Sponsor the 51st Sonata National Championships
A Unique Opportunity to Support a Prestigious National Sailing Event
8-11 August 2027 | Colne Yacht Club, Brightlingsea, Essex
In August 2027, Colne Yacht Club (CYC) will host the 51st Sonata National Championships, bringing together some of the UK's most passionate and competitive keelboat sailors for four days of racing, hospitality, and celebration.
The Sonata, first launched in 1978, remains one of the UK's most successful one-design keelboat classes. With more than fifty years of racing heritage, the National Championships is a highly respected event on the sailing calendar, attracting competitors, families, supporters, and sailing enthusiasts from across the country.
Event Highlights
- 30+ competing boats
- 140+ sailors and visitors
- 12 championship races over 4 days
- Hosted on the stunning Colne and Blackwater Estuaries
- Competitors travelling from across the UK
- Organised by the award-winning Colne Yacht Club, winner of the RYA Active Club of the Year 2025
Following the success of hosting the Championships in 2022, when 34 boats travelled to Brightlingsea
from locations as far as Lake Windermere, Colne Yacht Club has been invited to host the event once
again.
Why Sponsor This Event?
Sponsoring the Sonata National Championships offers your organisation valuable exposure to a highly engaged audience of sailors, boating enthusiasts, local residents, and visitors. Your brand will benefit from:
National Visibility
- Promotion through the National Sonata Association
- Event coverage on the Colne Yacht Club website and social media channels
- Exposure via Facebook, Instagram and TikTok campaigns
- Race reports submitted to Yachts & Yachting
- Advertising through the internationally read Brightlingsea Harbour Guide
Local and Regional Reach
- Event programmes distributed to competitors and spectators
- Local press and radio coverage
- Event signage and promotional displays throughout the venue
- Direct engagement with competitors, families and visitors spending time in the Brightlingsea community
Sponsorship Packages
Title Sponsor £3,000 - £5,000 Become the headline partner of the event.
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Creating an Outstanding Event
The cost of hosting the Championships is approximately £10,000, covering: Race management and safety boats, Event staffing, Competitor hospitality, Evening entertainment, Daily prizes and trophy presentations.
Competitors typically invest around £1,000 each to attend the Championships. Our aim is to provide an unforgettable experience that showcases both Brightlingsea and our sailing community at its very best.
Your sponsorship helps make this possible.
Day Sponsor £1,500 per day Support one day of championship racing.
Benefits Include:
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Event Programme Advertising
Reach every competitor and spectator attending the Championships.
| Advertisement Size | Cost |
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| Quarter Page | £40 |
| Half Page | £70 |
| Full Page | £100 |
Partner With Us
By sponsoring the 51st Sonata National Championships, you will be supporting a nationally recognised sporting event, an award-winning sailing club, and the wider Brightlingsea community while gaining meaningful exposure for your business. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can tailor a sponsorship package to meet your marketing and community engagement objectives.
Contact
| Teresa Cole 07801 866644 maypolehouse@outlook.com |
Alix Sheppard 07780 705150 alix@healthtalks.org.uk |
Join us in making the 51st Sonata National Championships a memorable celebration of sailing excellence!
Last updated 22:22 on 11 November 2026