Dutch Solo Review 2025 Ted Bakker
The 2025 Solo season turned out to be one of variety, strong competition, and memorable moments. From classic Dutch lakes to the mountains of Lake Como, and ending with a world-class sailor joining our fleet. With growing participation and a healthy mix of experienced champions and enthusiastic newcomers, the class showed once again why the
Solo remains such a special boat to race. Below is my recap of an exciting season.
Ted Bakker
Event 1 – NK Sprint, Sneekermeer We opened the year in May with the National Sprint Championship on the Sneekermeer, where 38 Solos lined up for short, intense races. Saturday’s light winds suited the clever tacticians: Jelmer Kuipers and I found ourselves matching each other closely, finishing the day tied at the front with a small gap to the fleet. On Sunday, the breeze picked up and the racing became more physical. After a series of fast, tight heats, I managed to take the sprint title, finishing just two points ahead of Jelmer , with Jan Pieter Braam taking a well-earned third place. A special mention goes to Saskia Arnold , who impressed many by finishing fifth overall and as best woman.
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