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24 October 2001 - World Launch of the new Access Liberty

Ian Harrison launched the latest model of Access Dinghies on 24 October. During the IFDS Display on adaptive sailing equipment at the St. Petersburg Sailing Center, Florida USA, Ian officially performed the world-wide launch of the Liberty in front of a small gathering. Ian said:

"I am very excited about the growth of Access Dinghies throughout the world. It is enabling many people with an infinite range of disabilities to sail confidently for the first time. The simplicity and safety of the boats is remarkable yet provides an opportunity to learn all about racing and to become familiar with the rules. The class hopefully enables someone to gain sufficient confidence to progress to more sophisticated boats if that is their wish.

The Liberty is the latest of Chris' remarkable designs and I had the pleasure of sailing it a few days ago. It had no vices and appears to be absolutely controllable in all but the most extreme conditions. The twin rudders prevent the boat from screwing up into the wind in a gust and the jib-boom is a very clever and innovatory idea which works well. All the other controls are light and easily accessible and the boat is pleasure to sail. Above all else I enjoyed going out for a sail without getting wet."

Liberty Launch