The original Escape dinghy. The early Capitivas featured daggerboards, but on later models this was changed to a centreboard to make the boat easier to sail in shallow water.
| Designer | Garry Hoyt |
| Year Designed | 1996 |
| Hull | Roto-molded polyethylene |
| Hull weight | 65 kg / 142 lbs |
| Length | 3.6m / 11.5 ft |
| Width | 1.6m / 5 ft |
| Sail Area | 5.9 sq. m. / 62 ft |
| Sail | Transparent composite sail made by North Sails, Or coloured Dacron sail made by North Sails. |
| Fittings | Ronstan |
| Maximum Capacity | 3 persons or 425 pounds / 193kg |
| Ability level | Novice Recreational Advanced |