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Sonata
Racer & cruiser in both fixed & lifting keel versions. The Sonata is very seaworthy and fast for its size. Sadly, it's no longer built, but Hunter Boats made over 400 Sonatas during a period of about 20 years and you'll find Sonatas all around the UK. A friendly class association and good one design class racing. Sonata class racing can be found at events such as Cowes Week and The Scottish Series. Many sailing clubs have adopted the Sonata as a one-design class and most of the major regattas have a Sonata start. Author: Graham Foster
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Joe Cross
Russell Wheeler, Matt Hitt, Tim Lees(370kg)
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Goacher Sails |
Goacher Sails |
Goacher Sails |
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Polaris Regatta 2026 at Holy Loch
A weekend of classic Clyde sailing, including the Sonata Scottish Championship
Posted on 15 Sep
Burnham Week 2026 Trophy Day
Hullabaloo XV wins the Town Cup
Posted on 7 Sep
Burnham Week 2026 Day 6
The day decisive for the overall Midweek Series results
Posted on 4 Sep
Burnham Week 2026 Day 5
Excitement on John Torrance Memorial Trophy day
Posted on 3 Sep
50th Anniversary Sonata Nationals
The regatta brought a 28-strong fleet to the Solent
Posted on 3 Sep
Burnham Week 2026 Day 4
A chance to unwind and ease into the rest of the week?
Posted on 2 Sep
Burnham Week 2026 Day 3
A spicy and, due to wind over tide, wet affair
Posted on 1 Sep
Burnham Week 2026 Day 2
Sunshine returned to the river Crouch
Posted on 31 Aug
Burnham Week 2026 Day 1
ain and wind over tide made for a wet affair
Posted on 30 Aug
Mersea Week 2026 overall
An increased entry of 140 boats this year
Posted on 17 Aug
Scarborough YC Regatta
Also incorporating the Sonata Northern Championship
Posted on 5 Aug
Sonata Eastern Championship at Colne
Nicky Henderson Trophy contested off Point Clear beach, Essex
Posted on 31 Jul
International Paint Poole Regatta Overall
Scorching racing, including the IRC European Championship
Posted on 26 May
International Paint Poole Regatta Day 2
Hot racing on the hottest day of the year (so far)
Posted on 25 May
International Paint Poole Regatta Day 1
Fun in the sun on Saturday
Posted on 24 May
Title Sponsor secured for Sonata Nationals
Hoping for 50 boats to attend 50th Anniversary event in Hamble
Posted on 16 Apr
Early bird entry closes 10th April
To the International Paint Poole Regatta and IRC Europeans 2026
Posted on 3 Apr
Royal Corinthian Yacht Club Keelboat Endeavour
The Sonata team successfully defend the trophy
Posted on 16 Mar
Win a Free Entry to the 2026 Sonata Nationals
A fantastic opportunity for young sailors to get involved
Posted on 6 Mar
Mersea Week 2026 preview
Last year, more than 150 boats of every description took to the estuary
Posted on 7 Feb
Poole Lifeboat Station named Official Charity
Partnering with the International Paint Poole Regatta 2026
Posted on 13 Oct 2025
Burnham Week 2025 Trophy Day
Slingshot wins the Town Cup while Darren Sewell wins the Dinghy Town Cup
Posted on 31 Aug 2025
Burnham Week 2025 Day 6
Sunshine and strong winds made the fleets muster all their technical skills
Posted on 29 Aug 2025
Burnham Week 2025 Day 5
Charlie Matthews wins the John Torrance Trophy
Posted on 28 Aug 2025
2025 Sonata Nationals at Weymouth
Superb racing, great food and superb ales for the fleet
Posted on 28 Aug 2025
Burnham Week 2025 Day 4
Strong winds and sunshine, with a storm passing through
Posted on 27 Aug 2025
Burnham Week 2025 Day 3
Town quay was buzzing with activity, with pirates of all ages prowling the streets
Posted on 26 Aug 2025
Burnham Week 2025 Day 2
Sunshine and a fancy dress party going on around the 707 fleet
Posted on 25 Aug 2025
Burnham Week 2025 Day 1
Perfect sailing conditions, with more than 120 boats taking part
Posted on 24 Aug 2025
51st Mersea Week
An excellent total entry of 125 boats
Posted on 17 Aug 2025
