Access 2.3

Now sailed in over 15 countries and with numbers growing steadily around the world, the Access 2.3 has been designated an International Class by ISAF (International Sailing Federation).

The Access 2.3 is available in single seat and wide seat (two person) models, both with the same innovative design features that make sailing safe, easy and fun. And there is a range of options that bring the sport and recreation of sailing within reach of anyone.

The Access 2.3 is the ideal boat for anyone who is looking for safe simple fun on the water – regardless of ability. Accessible sailing programs, yacht clubs and sailing schools have all found the 2.3 is a perfect boat to introduce new participants to the fun of sailing.

For more information, download Access2.3 brochure (PDF-102kb) with full specification.

Access 303

The Access 303 features two sails and is available in single seat and wide seat models. Like the 2.3, the wide seat model can be sailed by one or two persons, however the 303 has a greater carrying capacity, along with more ballast and sail area. Over 350 of this ISAF Recognised class are sailing worldwide.

The Access 303 offers more performance whilst retaining the simplicity and safety features of the 2.3. It is an ideal boat for recreation and introductory racing on waterways that are less protected.

For more information, download Access303 brochure (PDF-105kb) with full specification.

Access Liberty

The 3.6M Liberty, with its high freeboard design, high stability ballasted centreboard and unique reefing system, provides safe and stable performance sailing that can be enjoyed by elite level competitors and sailors with limited mobility. An ISAF Recognised class, Access Liberty World Championship competitors include sailors with Quadriplegia and Paraplegia. 

The Access Liberty opens up high performance sailing to everyone. The boat can be sailed at extremeangles of heel, yet the skipper remains dry and in control. This is an unique craft that enables safe yet exciting racing or recreational sailing in open waters.

For more information, download Access Liberty brochure (PDF-93kb) with full specification.

Skud 18

A collaboration between Access Sailing Systems and Bethwaite Design has combined Chris Mitchell's unique experience and ideology of ‘Sailing for Everyone’ with 20 years of Bethwaite research and technology.

The result is the innovative SKUD 18. Selected as the boat for the 2008 two-person Paralympic competition in Beijing, the SKUD18 is a strict one design class. Sailors will be seated on the centreline for Paralympic events, but the boat can be configured to suit different sailors’ needs.

 Perfect for training younger sailors before they move into high performance skiffs or dinghies, the SKUD18 is also ideal for those not-so-young sailors who cannot hike like they used to but still want the excitement of high performance racing.

The SKUD18 has been designed from a performance basis to offer scintillating, crisp and snappy response to sailors regardless of their mobility.
Containerised transport, simple maintenance and general ease of use have also been kept in mind.

The SKUD18 is very versatile and can be handled by a variety of crew configurations. The helmsperson can transfer manually and be steering with tillers, or be in a fixed seat on the centreline using a manual joystick, push/pull rods, or a servo assist joystick with full control of all functions. The forward crew can either be seated on the centreline, transferring manually, or on trapeze.

For more information, download Skud 18 (PDF-166kb) with full specification.