[1] The initiative for this event was taken, inspired by the success of the Soling European Championship, by Milwaukee Yacht Club sailor Jack Van Dyke in 1969 to promote Soling sailing in the US and Canada.
Since then over 50 Soling North American Championship were held.
The popularity grew during the Olympic period of the Soling.
After that era the event continued and is still reasonable successful.
The Soling North American Championship is an "Open" event.
One of the three perpetual trophies for the winning team of the Soling North American Championship. The prize is donated by the late
Sam Merrick
. Previous winners engraved on the pedestal.
The second perpetual trophy perpetual trophies for the winning team of the Soling North American Championship. The prize is donated by the Canadian International Soling Association. Previous winners engraved on the pedestal. The Bear is created by Inuit of Canada.
The third perpetual trophy perpetual trophies for the winning team of Red Fleet. The prize is donated by the
Jack Van Dyke
. Previous winners engraved on the box.
Soling North American Championships DATA 1969 - Present
