This year the fleets came together for their national championships organised and hosted by Colne Yacht Club (newcomers to the national championship scene) and what an event it was with over 120 sailors.
The racing comprised of 11 windward leewards races with a spreader mark and leeward gate and 1 long distance around the cans.
Although the racing was postponed by an hour each day, the fleet were treated to a consistent sea breeze for all races providing true champagne sailing.
The racing was fierce and competitive with positions on the water often being decided by just a poor hoist or bad tack - Even for this years national champions. Results changed frequently each day.
On and off the water there was a true buzz from all the sailors enthusiastic about the racing and also the social events put on for them each evening.
All competitors would like to thank the host club and sponsor but also the race officers and committee boat drivers for a fantastic week of racing and re-energising the class. The 2023 national championships to be held in Poole can't come soon enough.
If you are interested in finding out more about the Sonata class please check out our class website www.sonata.org.uk
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