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Junior Sailing Programs, Meet the Blue Dragon Pram!

byTom Sitzmann

Sail1Design is always on the lookout for developments in youth sailing. We saw this pram at the US Boat Show in Annapolis, and it looks to be a great tool for junior programs to get kids out on the water!

A small white sailboat with a single triangular sail, wooden rudder, and daggerboard, viewed from the side on a white background.

Key Features:

  • Polyethylene construction makes it very durable, and maintenance free
  • Self Bailing!!
  • Unsinkable
  • comes in many cool colors!
  • VERY easy to rig and sail
  • sleeved mainsail
  • priced right!

The Blue Dragon Pram from Zim Sailing is a durable, unsinkable, self-bailing dinghy that is the perfect training boat for beginner sailors. The simple design is very low maintenance but performs well enough to get kids excited about sailing.  Fed up with expensive fiberglass repairs? The Blue Dragon’s polyethylene hull is nearly indestructible and will withstand the tough use that a beginner program boat takes. 

For more information, contact Zim Sailing, and tell them Sail1Design sent you!

CONSTRUCTION

  • Rotomolded polyethylene hull
  • Unsinkable & self bailing
  • Durable, replaceable mast partners
  • Foils made of superior marine plywood

SAIL & RIGGING

  • Durable sleeve sail w/ window and battens, reinforced webbing tack/clew
  • Blocks, sheets, and halyard included
  • Mast, sprit, and boom made of high grade aluminum

SPECIFICATIONS

LENGTH       7.8 ft  
BEAM 4 ft
SAIL AREA 35 ft2
HULL WEIGHT  81 lb