International Access 2.3

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The Access 2.3 is a single-crew cat rigged sailing keelboat, which is recognised by the International Sailing Federation as an international class.{{cite web|url=http://accessclass.org/default.asp?Page=18381&MenuID=Classes/13153/0/|title=International Access 2.3|publisher=accessclass.org|access-date=26 January 2010}} It is typically regarded as being a beginner's dinghy.

Background

=Performance and design=

The Access 2.3 differs from the majority of dinghies in that is controlled by a joystick, rather than a tiller, and the single crew is seated facing forwards. The crew does not switch sides during a tack and the boom is rigged high so as to avoid the helm's head during a tack.{{cite web|url=http://www.sailingforall.com/spage-boats-access_23_single.html|title=Access 2.3 Single|publisher=www.sailingforall.com|access-date=26 January 2010}}

The boat is generally regarded as being a good beginner's boat for someone new to sailing, due to its stability and the ease with which it can be sailed.{{cite web|url=http://www.accesssailing.com/default.asp?Page=19873&MenuID=Boats/13166/0|title=International Access 2.3 Single Seater|publisher=www.accesssailing.com|access-date=26 January 2010|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130116071040/http://www.accesssailing.com/default.asp?Page=19873&MenuID=Boats/13166/0|archive-date=16 January 2013|url-status=dead}}

Because the boat can be equipped with servo assist electric controls it is possible for those with physical disabilities to sail it by themselves.

=Access 2.3 wide=

There is also a wide version of the Access 2.3 which can accommodate for two average sized adults, although it is still capable of being sailed by a single crew.{{cite web|url=http://www.accessdinghy.org/equipment/boats/23wide.htm|title=International 2.3 Wide Seater |publisher=www.accessdinghy.org|access-date=26 January 2010}}

Events

=World Championships=

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2007, Whitby

|{{flagathlete|Duncan MacGregor|AUS}}

|{{flagathlete|Clare Andrew|GBR}}

|{{flagathlete|Debbie Boys|AUS}}

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2010, Rutland

|{{flagathlete|Angus MacGregor|AUS}}

|{{flagathlete|Monique Foster|GBR}}

|{{flagathlete|Bruno Pereira|POR}}

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2012, Sydney

|{{flagathlete|Angus MacGregor|AUS}}

|{{flagathlete|Duncan MacGregor|AUS}}

|{{flagathlete|Gerard Meli|AUS}}

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2016, Medemblik

|{{flagathlete|Al Mustakim Matrin|MAS}}

|{{flagathlete|Fernando Pinto|POR}}

|{{flagathlete|Luisa Graca|POR}}

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2018, Hiroshima

|{{flagathlete|Chris Ruston|AUS}}

|{{flagathlete|Lindsay Burns|GBR}}

|{{flagathlete|Neil Rowsthorn|AUS}}

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2023, Portimao

|{{flagathlete|Andrzej Bury|POL}}

|{{flagathlete|Yui Fujimoto|JPN}}

|{{flagathlete|Antonio Nobrega|POR}}

References

External links

[http://accessclass.org/default.asp?Page=18381&MenuID=Classes/13153/0/ The Access 2.3 at the class homepage]
[http://www.sailing.org/classes/A2_3.php ISAF Access 2.3 Microsite]