Founded in 1980, the Sonar Class Association is the governing body for Sonar sailing worldwide. In 2000 the class obtained Recognized status with ISAF, the international governing body of the sport.

When the Sonar was designed and orders taken for the first fleet of boats at Noroton Yacht Club, in Darien, Connecticut, the original fleet members recognized a need to create an organization with a Constitution, By-laws and Class Rules that control the growth of the class. Early membership was just a few key people, but these people had a passion for this new and very special boat and their passion spread as new fleets sprang up around North America. Early membership grew at a rapid pace as boats were built. Sonars worldwide now number over 700 with fleets in over six countries.

The Sonar was selected as the Paralympic Keelboat for 2000 and 2004 and will be sailed at the Paralympic event in Athens, Greece.

The SCA publishes a newsletter on a semi-annual basis. The ECHO is a professionally created magazine with news, self-help articles, technical information and is a major resource for Sonar sailors worldwide.

Membership in the organization is open to all who own or love to sail on Sonars. A membership form can be downloaded by clicking on More Info... below or by going to the membership page of this web site.

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