1982 Rob van Ooyen defended his World title in Hoorn. A wonderful location and the dutch are legendary hosts and the small beers have ruined many a uk competitor’s sailing regatta. Ian Houston announces his arrival, winning the turnbull trophy in his yellow lovett, 3316 ‘custard tart’ and sue shaw cements her name in to the record books with the fourth straight vacher cup. The Solo magazine advertised Lambswool v neck sweaters with Solo logo at £12.50. David Marrs Uttley built Solo 3375 was displayed at the Dinghy Show and would later go on sale for £1200 including Needlespars and Musto sail. Max Blom is the Dutch Class Chairman and would eventually go on to own 3286 ‘Bungler’ and become CEO of Magic Marine. Ian Brock is the Australian and Victorian Class President while Neil Bowles is Class President in New South Wales. Nigel Pusinelli and Fred Osbourne, two veterans asked at the A.G.M. that the Veterans Trophy, up until then awarded to the winner of Thursdays race be determined over the whole week. Carveth wins a windy UK Championship at Llandudno in the Lovett 3286, a final successful gybe in winds that were classed as fruity cementing his name into Solo folklore.
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