by Jack Hardie. In the Nationals, a few years ago, we were the only crew hoisting the spinnaker from a bag on the bow. Everyone else was … [Read more...] about Hoisting the spinnaker from the cockpit
Heavy Weather Sailing
Jack Hardie interviews Sonata National Champion Steve Goacher. Jack: Many thanks Steve for agreeing to do this interview for the Sonata web … [Read more...] about Heavy Weather Sailing
Chrysalis Goes South
by Chris Bentley. Having had just a few years experience of Buoy 23, turn right, 16, gybe, racing on our home waters, the Chrysalis crew decided to go … [Read more...] about Chrysalis Goes South
Lucky spider?
by Mike Harrison. According to Andy Warhol everyone is entitled to their 10 minutes of fame and Thursday Morning 31st July was deemed to be our … [Read more...] about Lucky spider?
Discovering the French Canals
by Roger Saunders, C Sharp, Windermere. In 1492 Christopher Columbus stood at the helm of the Santa Maria and guided the cumbersome craft over the … [Read more...] about Discovering the French Canals
Medway to France and Back
by Bob Alexander, Tosca crew. Two Sonatas joined the rally this year, Ian Tredwin and Mike Harrison in Soloist and John Ivory, Catherine Sims and … [Read more...] about Medway to France and Back