The National Sonata Association

The National Sonata Association is a society of owners of Sonatas. The aims of the Association are to promote the class, to inform and assist owners, to maintain the integrity of the class rules, to organise sailing competitions and to maintain relationships with other bodies such as the Royal Yachting Association.


Annual General Meeting

6.30pm Saturday 17 October 2009, Royal Windermere Yacht Club. Download the agenda and 2008 minutes.


How to become a member

If you are not already a member we would be really pleased if you would join us. If you race a Sonata then you are obliged to join the Association. Download and print the form and send it with your subscription to the membership secretary, who’s address is on the form.


Class rules

As a Sonata owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that your boat complies with the class rules. If it does not comply fully, then it cannot race as a Sonata! Even if you do not intend to race, following the rules will contribute to the boat’s safety and it will help maintain the value of your boat if you can say with confidence that it complies with the rules. The latest edition of the National Sonata Class Rules is available free as an Adobe Acrobat .pdf file from the RYA Web Site. The essence of the rules has not changed in the latest 2008 update – some issues have been clarified and the rules have been re-written to comply with the Equipment Rules of Sailing (ERS).


Battle flag

battle flag

Sonata battle flags are now for sale, price £17.50 each including packing and postage. Please email Catherine Hartley for more details.


Minutes of meetings