The Dragon

The Dragon Photo: Finnish Dragon  Association

The International Dragon is one of the great sailing boats of all time. At the forefront of international yacht racing for over sixty years, the Dragon's winning combination of performance, competition and timeless elegance have given it a unique place in the hearts of yachtsmen the world over.

Today it is one of the most widely sailed keelboat classes in the world, with fleets in five continents. Its beautiful lines turn heads wherever it competes, and its legendary sailing qualities have earned it the respect of the world's greatest sailors.

There are currently about 50 Dragons registered in Australia.

Dragon Class Specifications

Overall Length	8.90 m.
Length at Waterline	5.71 m.
Beam	1.95 m.
Ballast	1000 kg.
Weight	1700 kg with Mast
Draft	1.2 m.
Mast Height	12.00 m.
Construction	Varies
Sail Area	16 sq. m.

Dragon Class History

1929	Designed by Johan Anker
1948	The Dragon becomes an Olympic Class.
1972	Used for the last time as an Olympic class in the Munich Olympics.
1973	GRP Specifications adopted.

The Dragon Online

Web Pages:	International Association
	Queensland International Dragon Association

Clubs Sailing the Dragon

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Derwent Sailing Squadron
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania