2.3's

The Access 2.3 Single with its comfortable seat, joystick steering, single rope control and amazing manoeuvrability has to be easiest boat in the world to sail. Add to that the wide side decks, ballasted centreboard and reef-able sail and it also has to be one of the safest.

What makes this little boat so unique is the confidence and sense of security it gives even the most unlikely new sailor. As it can also be fitted with Servo Assist electric controls it allows even those with a severe physical disability to also experience the joys of freedom on the water.

 The 2.3 is eligible for racing into open competition being an internationally recognised  Dinghy class. 
 

In spite of the fact that it has a ballasted centreboard, the boat responds like a lively dinghy to increases in wind pressure. Boat speed picks up and the Liberty heels, just like any dinghy, but it will sit over on its ear and keep on sailing forward, rather than capsizing, if you don't let the sails off in the gusts. Intentionally pushed to its limits, the Liberty still refuses to even contemplate capsizing, takes no water over the leeward coaming and holds its steering remarkably well, thanks to the twin rudders, until ultimately rounding up towards the wind.

So it's a very forgiving boat without sacrificing the exhilaration of small boat sailing. It's simple, safe, fun and surprisingly swift. Running downwind, the jib will happily wing itself out on the windward side without the need for a pole or any special effort by the sailor.

Adding the servo assist system complicates life initially while you try to figure out how to use the control box without letting the sails out when you mean to pull them in, and vice versa, meanwhile swerving wildly around the bay as you come to grips with this new means of steering.

The control box allows you to continue altering course while adjusting the sails. The control toggle is responsive and can be operated using your chin. It's a very clever system which will allow profoundly disabled sailors to pilot their own craft, sail solo and compete on the water."

Servo Assist controls are used to allow people with limited mobility to enjoy the freedom and independence of sailing by themselves, sailing solo. Sailing is one activity where the use of powered equipment serves only to level the field and not give the sailor an advantage. Its use therefore encourages integration and allows previously disadvantaged people to participate, to compete, and to win against others more physically able.