An outstanding yacht in every respect, Solo was built of steel by her owner, Vic Meyer, to a design by popular Sydney naval architect, Alan Payne, in 1955. Since launching she has had many successes in local CYCA events and has contested three Sydney Hobart races, being second home and first on handicap in the 1956 race and second home and second on handicap in last year's 1957 race. The Montague Island course seems to be her favourite though, as in three starts she has taken line honours, three times and the handicap prize twice in face of some very formidable opposition.