I am a c4/5 quad from country NSW. Recently our local sailability group
(Central West Sailability) launched our new 2.3 servo boat. I was lucky
enough to take it for its first sail. It was a fantastic experience. I
have been for a ride in the 2.3 as a passenger but was unable to use
the rudder or pull the sail in or out. While this was enjoyable, taking
the controls was streets ahead of the passive passenger option. I was a
keen sailor before my accident, 17 yrs ago. At first I was a bit
dubious about capsizing but it quickly became apparent that the 2.3 is
very stable even in the blustery conditions on the day. I felt very
safe managed to stay fairly dry and thoroughly enjoyed myself.
I now sail every opportunity I get. I enter races with our able bodied
sailors and greatly enjoy the opportunity to race on an equal footing.
We have a very dedicated group of volunteer's who set everything up,
put us in and out of the boats and pack everything away. Without our
volunteer's and these great little servo boats sailing is just a
distant memory for people who find themselves in the same boat as
myself. I wish to thank our volunteer's and Access Dinghies for giving
a lot of disabled people a lot of joy. Thanks again.
