Medway is a great sailing venue and the club are aiming to beat their attendance record of 23 boats set at the 2012 Nationals so get it in your diary now!

Website: www.sonata.org.uk

The Hunter Sonata 7 – Iconic Pocket Cruiser/Racer

Designed by David Thomas in 1976 and built by Hunter Boats, the Sonata rapidly became a huge success. In 1977, a windy and very rough Cowes Week saw the Sonatas fill, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th positions in the level rating system. The year ended with a panel of experts from the Sunday Times deciding that the Sonata was the best One Design Cruiser Racer of her size in the UK.

Numbers passed the 300 mark by 1979 with 220 being sailed in the UK and by 1982 over 400 boats had been sold.  The Sonata attained National Stature from the RYA and provided the class with solid credentials for the future.
The RYA chose the Sonata for their Youth Sail Training scheme, the same year.

Scotland will hold the Scottish Championships over the Bank Holiday weekend of 25th – 28th May on the Clyde.