Hi everyone!

I was just getting some stuff on paper for a friend with a few questions on travellers and downwind in Bytes. Thought you might find it interesting...

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How do you best sail the Byte through waves? What are the key steps to rounding a mark? What should you do if a boat is capsized at the mark? What should you do if you capsize at the mark? Describe the perfect gibe in high, medium and low winds. Do you have any tips for gybing in high winds? How is the traveler used in the Byte?

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As you may or may not know the fleet is almost evenly split between adults and teens and we sail predominately in moderate to heavy air. Most of the changes make adjusting the sail controls easier. Almost everyone has switched to a single hiking strap. Some of us have also added an elastic cord across the cockpit from one toe rail through the forward end of the hiking strap to the other toe rail.

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Sailboat racing is just about the most complicated and demanding sport there is. The combination of so many variables found on the racecourse, makes for a mind-blowing set of skills, challenges and decision-making ability, needed when planning how to approach your next race.

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How are the top Byte sailors altering the standard rigging? Are there any specific types of line that you recommend for the rig? Aside from the Byte website, what's the best source of technical sailing info? What do you recommend for moving the cleats? Is it possible to drill traveler cleats into the sloping sidewall, or do I need to install ports and back the bolts?

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The Radial and the Byte are different boats for different size individuals. In the Byte, a person between 115 and 150 lbs. will be competitive in all conditions. In a Radial, the bottom end of the competitive range is 150 lbs. or 145 lbs. at best and on the high side, 175 lbs

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7 drills to improve your skills:
Gun Stack Drill, Ducking Drill, Slalom Drill, Last Beat Drill, Three Pin Collector Drill, Adjustments Drill, The Cone Drill

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Halyard, Outhaul, Cunningham, Boomvang, Traveler, Byte specific technical tips

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Competing in other classes is the best thing you can do to improve your sailing. Sometimes a new challenge is needed to bring your skills up to a new level, as it is too easy to get comfortable and no longer question your actions. Changing the boat you sail keeps you on your toes and absorbing information.

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