The Splash Dinghy is 3.5 m in length and all boats are identical, thus, as is typical in One-Design classes, the sailor's ability rather than equipment is emphasised fleet racing.

The boats employ an un-stayed mono rig with a sail area of 6.3 m2, which makes the class easy to handle by sailors ranging from 45 to 80 kg.

This, combined with the low hull weight of 55 kg, allow the class to serve as a stepping stone between the Optimist Dinghy and boats such as the Laser Radial, suiting sailors in the age range from 13 to 21 years.

In New Zealand, UK, Netherlands, Sweden, and many other countries in Europe, the National Splash Associations arrange many events during the season, ranging from the travellers’ ranking series, training camps, coaching, national champs, and world selection trials.

This boat is designed for sailors weighing over 70 kg The RED has a Portsmouth Yardstick of 1155,[3] making it 4.6% faster than the Splash.

It is the perfect switch from optimist or Topper to start enyoing a fast and cool single handed dinghy.

The Splash is an ISAF international youth class yacht and each year a world championship is held.