Designed in the 1900 s by American Bruce Kirby, the Sonar has become a top choice for Paralympic racing. The keelboat s crew-friendly configuration allows disabled sailors to sail efficiently and safely and enjoy a high level of performance and excitement. In competition, the Sonar is sailed by three people with a fourth crew member available in case one sailor is unable to take part in the race.  The Sonar has been sailed in the Paralympic Games since sailing was included as a Paralympic sport in 2000.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Length: 7m
Breadth: 2.4m
Weight: 950kg
Type: Keelboat
Crew: 1
Designer: Bruce Kirby
Year: 1980

Athens 2004 Olympic Results
Gold: Dror COHEN, Arnon EFRATI and Benni VEXLER - Israel

Silver: Udo HESSELS, Marcel VAN DE VEEN, Mischa ROSSEN and Annette TEN DAM - Netherlands

Bronze: John ROSS-DUGGAN, Jean Paul CREIGNOU, Bradley JOHNSON and Roger CLEWORTH - USA


Syndey 2000 Olympic Results
Gold: Noel ROBINS, Jamie DUNROSS, Graeme MARTIN and Michael MCLEAN - Australia

Silver: Jens KROKER, Peter MENTER, Peter REICHL and Dietmar BUDWILL - Germany

Bronze: David WILLIAMS, Paul TINGLEY, Brian MACDONALD, Jamie WHITMAN - Canada