Sonars
The Sonar was designed in 1979 by Bruce Kirby, designer of the popular Laser dinghy. Since then, over 700 boats have been built. Most of the fleet is in the USA, with smaller fleets in Britain and Canada. Since its adoption as a Paralympic class the Sonar has spread to many other countries as well.
Boat Specifications
| Length LOA | 23' 10" |
| Length Water Line LWL | 19' 11" |
| Draft | 3' 11" |
| Beam | 7' 10" |
| Displacement | 2,100 lbs |
| Keel ballast | 900 lb. deep fin foil bolted to fiberglass sump |
| Sail area (main & jib) | 245 sq. ft |
| Sail area (spinnaker) | 250 sq. ft |
| Rudder | Balanced, inboard hung high-aspect ratio |
For more information visit International Sonar Class Association