This
site is dedicated to the Sonoma 30 - an ultralight, symmetrical-kite
racer from the early 80s. It's a homepage for individual Sonoma
30s, a repository of information related to our boats, and,
hopefully, a magnet for more information about the design,
its history, and any "unknown orphans" floating
around (pardon the pun!) out there.
This
site's just gettin' started, but we're hoping it grows.
If
you're looking for information related to the potential new
San Francisco fleet of 30'-ish ultralight-ish racers, look
here.
If you
have any information about the whereabouts of any Sonoma 30s,
or their history, please email jim@sonoma30.org.
Right now, we know
of the following boats:
- Bushwhacker
- San Francisco
- Red Stripe -
San Francisco
- Red Shark -
Waikiki
- Two Guys on
the Edge - Waikiki
BUT! We
know there were more built! If you know of a Sonoma 30, please
drop us a line....
Also -
Sonic 30s and Synergy 1000s are welcome: Send
us pics, info, etc!
Here's
some basic information. Please let
us know where we have something wrong!
Designer: |
Carl
Schumacher, Alameda, California |
Builder: |
Gannon
Yachts, Petaluma, California |
LOA: |
29'11" |
LWL: |
26'11" |
Draft: |
6'0"
(retractable keel down) 2'0" (keel up) |
Displ: |
3300#
(retracting keel) - 4400# (fixed keel) |
Sail
Area: |
370' |
Built: |
1981?
1982? Any info appreciated! |
#
Built: |
8?
12? 20? Any info appreciated! |
Configurations: |
3:
Retracting keel, transom rudder (original design); fixed
keel, transom rudder; fixed keel, inboard rudder. Some
boats run masthead kites, some fractional. |
PHRF: |
92
- 108, depending on mods, configuration... |
Relatives: |
Sonic
30: 90's era mod'd design
Synergy 1000: Current production, high-tech asym boat based
on Sonoma30 hull. |
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