Sonata Sailing

There's still time to enter the 2024 Sonata Nationals at Medway Yacht Club this August 10th -14th.

With 22 boats already entered, including four recent National winners we're expecting fierce competition.

The entrance fee includes lift in and out! Free camping is available on site, with access to brand new shower facilities.

More details at https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/.../sonata-national.../

Medway Sonata Fleet 2024 Sonata Nationals Sonata Sailing Scotland

Latest update from the Nationals Team at Medway Yacht Club

Looking forward to seeing many teams there!

https://www.sonata.org.uk/article/sonata-nationals-2024-june-update

8 Sonatas out racing last night's Island Sailing Club Tuesday night series. Duet putting on a good performance taking the win and leading the Sonata leaderboard at the half way stage, with Wasp in 2nd and Sonic in 3rd.

Thanks to Rob Baddeley for the photos

9️⃣ Boats have entered this years Round the Island Race run by the Island Sailing Club.

Who will be victorious on the 60nm course and take home the Sonata Salver!

With a boisterous forecast for winds up to 35kts around the back of the island it could be a game of survival and to finish first, first you gotta finish.

Good luck to all teams and stay safe!!

Last weekend saw the Sonata Southern Championships taking place at the International Paints Poole Regatta - teams vying to take home the coveted Sonata Southern Rose Bowl.

Read the event report over on the website:

https://www.sonata.org.uk/article/duette-sonata-southern-champions

Sun is shining in Poole for the Sonata Southern Champs

Less than 24 hours until the first starts of the 2024 International yacht paint Europe Poole Regatta!

The weather is looking good and the sun is currently shining. Registration starts at 4pm at Parkstone Yacht Club Poole Yacht Club Poole Quay Boat Haven & Port of Poole Marina.

Competitors drinks Poole Quay Boat Haven & Port of Poole Marina from 1900!

IRC Rating Sonata Sailing Championship International 2.4mr Class Association /24 UK Class Association /80 United kingdom Class Association Cape31 Class UK UK Flying Fifteen Association

International yacht paint EuropeHaven Knox-Johnston Poole Harbour Commissioners Savills Marine The Knot Agency Salcombe Gin Brewery

Ocean Racing Club

A sad sight - unfortunately we’ve lost another boat to the anchorage in the sky 😢

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Check out the 'Hints & Tips' section of the Website.

https://www.sonata.org.uk/hints-tips/single-point-lift

You can find the 'Hints & Tips' under the 'The Sonata' section. There's also more stuff in the Forum area.

If anyone has some good photos and fancies writing up a DIY job they have done we'd happily feature it on the site which will help other members.

I want to update the buying guide at some stage with what to look out for when buying a boat and perhaps somone fancies writing a 2024 version of towing a Sonata do's/dont's vehicles etc. etc.

Congrats Joe Cross and team who competed in the Keelboat Endeavour Trophy at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club taking second place this past weekend.

Results here: chrome-extensio://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.royalcorinthian.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Keelboat-Endeavour-2024-Final-Results-Sheet-.pdf

This weekend will see the Keelboat Endeavour Trophy take place at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club at Burnham on Crouch.

Representing the Sonata Class is Joe Cross with a combined crew from 'Duette' and 'Joey'.

All the best guys!!

Keelboat Endeavour at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club this weekend This weekend sees the return of the Keelboat Endeavour event at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club in Burnham in Crouch, Essex.

Now available from the shop on the Sonata Website are the replacement YS Stanchion Bases which the Sonata Association has got cast for the benefit of our members.

https://www.sonata.org.uk/product/stanchion-base

Thank you to Castle Cove Sailing Club who hosted our AGM - members joining virtually from as far afield as the Caribbean!

We are hosting the Sonata Sailing Association AGM this afternoon.

This year the class Nationals will take place at Medway Yacht Club on the 10th and 14th August and next year we will be welcoming the Sonatas to Castle Cove Sailing Club for the 2025 Nationals.

Current National Champions ‘Frankie The Rhino’ are looking to add to their trophy cabinet and will compete for the Sonata Salver at Round the Island Race

Last years winners ‘Joey’ from Chichester and the previous two years ‘Minim’ from Cowes will be tough adversary’s

Definitely an event for the diary! 15th June, 2024 (Cowes)

Island Sailing Club

Sonata National Championship 2024 at Medway Yacht Club Preview - Come and enjoy one design sailing in a competitive class https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/271017/?source=facebook

With just under 6 months before the start of Poole Regatta 2024 the committee is working hard organising the event!

We are looking forward to welcoming the IRC Rating National Championships, Sonata Sailing Southern Championships, VPRS Championship, International 2.4mr Class Association National Tidal Championship, J/24 UK Class Association Southern Area Championships, /80 United kingdom Class Association, J/70 UK Class Association, Cape31 Class UK, Quarter Tonner Class, UK Flying Fifteen Association

International yacht paint Europe Haven Knox-Johnston Poole Harbour Commissioners Savills Stoneways Marine The Knot Agency Salcombe Gin Sandbanks Brewery
Parkstone Yacht Club Poole Yacht Club
IRC Rating Royal Ocean Racing Club
Ian Roman Photography

The Southern Championships will be contested in Poole as part of this great, fun regatta.

More info here: Southern Championships 2024 @ The Poole Regatta

We are proud to be hosting the IRC National Championships!

25th -27th May 2024

https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/268223/IRC-Nationals-at-International-Paint-Poole-Regatta

International yacht paint Europe Haven K-J Poole Harbour Commissioners Savills Stoneways Marine The Knot Agency Salcombe Gin Sandbanks Brewery
Parkstone Yacht Club Poole Yacht Club
IRC Rating Royal Ocean Racing Club
Ian Roman Photography

18 boats from all over the UK took part in the Sonata Nationals 2023, sponsored by Axent Workwear, at Parkstone Yacht Club https://www.sail-world.com/news/266870/?source=facebook

Part 1 - Selection of images from the 2023 Sonata Nationals Championships.

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Overall Event Report from the 2023 Sonata Nationals presented by Axent Workwear Ltd

https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/266870/Sonata-Nationals-2023-at-Parkstone-overall?source=email

Thanks to Mary Reddyhoff and 3rd place 'Team Joey' for assisting in writing the event report!

Big thanks to our event supporters: Goacher Sails | Marlow Ropes | North Sails | B&G | Quay West Chandlers

Parkstone Yacht Club

Sonata Nationals 2023, sponsored by Axent Workwear, at Parkstone Yacht Club - Overall The 2023 Sonata Class, National Championship [their 46th] came to a close at Parkstone YC, attracting 18 boats from all over the UK with teams descending on Poole Harbour from as far afield as Scotland, Blackpool, North Wales and Newcastle.

proudly sporting a ‘Chrysalis’ [Ex BFG] Medway Nationals sweater at this evenings dinner and dance.

What other historic Nationals stash is out there?? Please message us with your photos and details.

Day 2 - 2023 Sonata Nationals presented by Axent Workwear Ltd

The results after 5 races are:

1st 8053 - Duette, Joe Cross - 6 points

2nd 8199 - Frankie the Rhino, Tony Woods - 11 points

3rd 8426 - Joey, Willian Smyth - 13 points

4th 8032 - Minim, Mark Angell - 16 points

Full results here: https://www.sailwave.com/results/parkstone/SonataNationals2023.htm

Thanks to event supporters: North Sails | B&G | Marlow Ropes | Goacher Sails

Day 2 round up for the Sonata Nationals presented by Axent Workwear Ltd

There was optimism in the air this morning as steadier winds and no rain were forecast for the day. The wind settled to 220o with a two lap windward / leeward course laid for a 10:30 start.

The fleet got away cleanly on the first start under a U flag with 8032 Minim first off the line. No side was favoured as the fleet sailed in a 12-15 knot breeze. 8028 Aquila, helmed by Nick Holt was first to the windward mark, with 8238 Nancy, helmed by Richard Bowers and 8053 Duette in hot pursuit.

On the second lap Joe Cross in Duette, currently leading the championship, had a comfortable lead on the rest of the fleet. At the finish the chasing group of three crossed the finish line with 8032 Minim second, 8238 Nancy third and 8028 Aquila fourth.

The start sequence for Race 4 commenced at 11:35, but it took 3 general recalls under the U flag, the pin end danbuoy moved and the black flag used before the race got underway at 12:05. Unfortunately, there were two casualties, 8238 Nancy and 8186 Off Quay who recorded BFDs. Duette was first to the windward mark; the majority chose to round the port gate mark, Duette still in the lead but 8199 Frankie The Rhino, helmed by Tony Woods was chasing hard. On the final run down to the finish Frankie was holding onto a slim lead, Minim, Duette and Aquila unable to catch Frankie on the short leg to the finish.

Race 5, the final race of the day, was a round-the-cans course, using race marks in Poole Bay. The configuration was a triangle followed by a windward / leeward; a mark RIB drove towards each mark’s location thus removing the advantage of local knowledge. The start was a sedate affair with most of the fleet tacking early onto port. Most overstood East Hook buoy as a strong ebb was flowing. A close reach under spinnaker brought the fleet swiftly to the gybe mark, Stoneways. There were no mishaps as the fleet made an orderly rounding before heading inshore to the Rig Shop buoy. There was little water between the leading boats on the final windward leg with 8426 Joey, helmed by Willian Smyth, first to round. Unfortunately, he could not hang onto his lead as Frankie increased the distance between his first place and those behind.

The team of Frankie the Rhino were pleased with their results today, lifting them to 2nd overall. Tony attributed his success to the occasional shifts he spotted, aiding his approaches to the windward marks.

The results after 5 races are:
1st 8053 - Duette, Joe Cross - 6 points
2nd 8199 - Frankie the Rhino, Tony Woods - 11 points
3rd 8426 - Joey, Willian Smyth - 13 points
4th 8032 - Minim, Mark Angell - 16 points

A full set of results can be found here:
https://www.sailwave.com/results/parkstone/SonataNationals2023.htm

Thanks to event supporters: Goacher Sails | Marlow Ropes | B&G | North Sails

Sailwave results for 2023 Sonata National Championships at Parkstone Yacht Club 2023 sailwave results