The White Dragon is a training optimist, developed by and for sailing schools and associations. Special attention has been paid to sound, sturdy construction, stability and sailing characteristics and acteristics and properties. The hull shape is identical to that of competition boats. Extra reinforcements have been added to the bow construction, mast foot, and rudder suspension framework to guarantee safety. A heavy duty pvc fender profile has been fitted to deck edges and extra heavy duty profiles to the bows. The boat has three integral buoyancy compartments, and an integral glass fiber keel bulkhead. The boat has been developed for single handed sailors weighing up to a maximum of 60 kilograms, and is the world’s number one training boat for novices. The White Dragon the most important sail trim and steering techniques are learnt with effortlessly. With the correct basic skills developed, it will facilitate rapid progress in sailing as a sport, even to regatta race circuit levels.