It can be raced with or without the jib and trapeze, and there are national championships held in both categories.

Originally built by Panthercraft Ltd of Penryn in Cornwall as the "Spark", the boat was then sold through The Laser Centre in Banbury, UK and was renamed the Dart 15.

Production was transferred in 2005 to Collins Fibreglass of South Africa, who also manufacture the Dart 18 catamaran.

At present just over 2,000 Dart 15 boats have been sold, and there is an active class association and racing schedule.

The Dart 15 is in the top 2 most popular racing catamaran fleets each year in the UK (by national championship entries).