I would be impressed if anyone does this race singlehanded on a boat without wings! I imagine it has been done before, but not in my short memory. It is a tiring race with 2 people on board! If I were up to fighting strength I might be inclined to try it though I wouldn't have any illusions about winning it solo on the Blade.
I haven't solidified how/who I'll be racing with. A friend and I might see if we can charter a N20 from Kirk.