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The Sonata is Victorious Again at the Endeavour Keelboat Trophy
Reigning National Champion Joe Cross and his Duette crew made the trip East to the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club in Burnham-On-Crouch for the 2026 Endeavour Keelboat Trophy where teams from each Keelboat class in the UK are invited to come and race onboard Hunter 707s over two days to crown the Endeavour Keelboat Champion of Champions. Joe Cross's words below. I'm pleased to say, following two intense days of competition at the Royal More »
16 Mar 2026
Win a Free Entry and Bursary to Compete at the 2026 Sonata Nationals
To celebrate the Hunter Sonata Class's 50 th anniversary, the Class Association is offering a fantastic opportunity for young sailors to get involved. With over 400 boats built and 240 still competing around the UK the National Sonata Class Association is offering a fantastic opportunity for young sailors a free entry and £100 bursary to help three under-25 teams take part in this year's Sonata Nationals in the Solent. With More »
4 Mar 2026
50th Anniversary Sonata National Championships - Hamble
Celebrating 50 years of the Hunter Sonata Class, the National Championships in 2026 will take place in the Solent - back where the second ever Nationals took place all the way back in 1978. The Sonata Association is working hard alongside the Royal Southern YC in the Hamble to put on this year's National Championships, aiming to attract 50 boats to the event. The Notice of Race is available, and Registration is More »
3 Mar 2026
2025 Sonata National Championship at Castle Cove Sailing Club
Castle Cove Sailing Club were superb hosts for the 2025 Sonata National Championship, partnered by the WPNSA. The management of the event was given a massive thumbs up from the grateful sailors who enjoyed superb tight racing throughout the fleet. Socially, the Club also excelled offering entertainment, great food, and superb ales for all entrants. The race management team excelled, and laid More »
2 Sep 2025
Upcoming events
| May 23-25 |
Sonata Southern ChampionshipThe 2026 Southern Championships will take place as part of |
| June 20-21 |
Sonata Eastern ChampionshipsSonata Eastern Championships taking place in at Colne YC in |
| Jul 11 |
Round the Island Race 2026A bucket list event that could be tied in with |
| August 1-7 |
Cowes Week BicentineryMore information over on the Cowes Week website |
| August 16-19 |
50th Anniversary Sonata Nation…Celebrating 50 years of the Hunter Sonata Class, the National |
| Aug 13 |
2027 Irish ChampionshipsThe 2027 Irish Championships will take place in August on |
