Engineering:International Access 2.3

International Access 2.3
Boat
Crew	Single
Draft	0.9 m (2 ft 11 in)
Hull
Hull weight	52 kg (115 lb)
LOA	2.3 m (7 ft 7 in)
Beam	1.25 m (4 ft 1 in)
Rig
Mast length	4.2 m (14 ft)
Sails
Mainsail area	3.8 m2 (41 sq ft)
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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.^[1] It is typically regarded as being a beginner's dinghy.^[2]

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.^[2]

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.^[2]^[3]

Because the boat can be equipped with servo assist electric controls it is possible for those with physical disabilities to sail it by themselves.^[3]

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.^[4]

Events

World Championships

|- |
2010, Rutland | Angus MacGregor (AUS)
| Monique Foster (GBR) | Bruno Pereira (POR) |- |
2012, Sydney | Angus MacGregor (AUS)
| Duncan MacGregor (AUS) | Gerard Meli (FRA) |- |
2016, Medemblik | Al Mustakim Matrin (MAS)
| Fernando Pinto (POR) | Luisa Graca (POR) |}