It is possible to tow the Dragon behind many vehicles. It is often dry-sailed. It may be raced against boats of other classes, employing a Portsmouth Yardstick handicap of 986 or a D-PN of 89.5.
It is possible to pull the Dragon using several vehicles. It frequently sails dryly. Competitions against boats from different categories are feasible, utilizing either a Portsmouth Yardstick handicap of 986 or a D-PN of 89.5.