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Access Dinghy Sailing Systems Pty Ltd 
2/7 Bungaleen Court 
Dandenong South   Victoria  3175 
Australia 

 

Phone:           61 3 9768 3101 
Fax:               61 3 9768 3103 
Email:            accessdinghy@msn.com.au 
                      www.accessdinghy.org 
USA Fax:       

520 563 8203

 

Important Note: 

 

Whilst Access Dinghies have inherent design features ensuring maximum 
stability thereby reducing the chance of capsize,  it should be remembered 
that these are small sailing dinghies and under certain weather, water and 
sailing conditions sensible precautions should be taken : 

Always reef the sails according to the weather conditions. 

Always have a manned safety boat in the sailing area. 

Always cancel sailing activities if inclement weather conditions dictate. 

 

The safety of the sailors should come first under all circumstances. 

2.3 Specifications 

 

Length                             2.3 metres 
Beam                              1.25 metres 
Draft                                0.75 metre 
Boat Weight                   52 kg     
Centreboard Weight       22 kg 
Sail Plan                         Cat Rig  
Sail Area                        3.8 sq. m 
Mast                               4.1 metre 

Access Dinghies 

OPERATIONS &  

SAFETY MANUAL 

Access 2.3    

Wide & Single Seater 

Summary of Contents for access 2.3

Page 1: ...ling dinghies and under certain weather water and sailing conditions sensible precautions should be taken Always reef the sails according to the weather conditions Always have a manned safety boat in the sailing area Always cancel sailing activities if inclement weather conditions dictate The safety of the sailors should come first under all circumstances 2 3 Specifications Length 2 3 metres Beam ...

Page 2: ...raveller 7 Rudder Box Pin 14 Painter General Safety Sailing Precautions GENERAL Take into account the actual and forecast weather conditions Personal Flotation Devices PFD must be worn by all persons when afloat The sailing area should be clearly defined and known to all afloat The safety boat should be able to view the entire sailing area at all times There should be a simple signal for all boats...

Page 3: ...oat need to be strapped into it Never strap someone into a boat unless the centreboard locking pin is inserted through the c b handle Locking the keel Insert the long aluminium pin through the c b handle and into the drilled hole in the console Push the pin right in so that only the knot at the end of the rope is visible REEFING Being a displacement type hull extra sail area in strong winds does n...

Page 4: ... 6 Conversely when unreefing you need to pull on the outhaul 7 The idea is not to flatten the sail along the boom as it should have enough slack to form a gentle curve THE STEERING 1 Make sure the steering lines pass under the joystick correctly 2 Fit the rudder making sure the rope traveller is above the tiller 3 Remove the spring clip and pass the clevis pin up through the hole at the end of the...

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