Byte (Topper)

Sailing has finally arrived at Lower Seletar Reservoir. For the past few week-ends, some members of Seletar Country Club have been practising with figure of 8, sheet-bend, bowline, clove-hitch, round turn and 2 half hitches so that they can catch the wind at Lower Seletar.
The Byte (designed by Ian Bruce) is a high performance sailboat that delivers the excitement of the Topper without the need for great body strength or weight. In fact, the Byte is just right for anyone weighing 50 kgs or more and they are gaining in popularity in Singapore schools.
The Byte was recently awarded ISAF Recognised status which is
testament to the worldwide success of the boat. 
Rigging up
The local Byte fraternity has been fired up ever since Calvin Lim Zhi Yang won the World Byte Championship 2004 in a fleet of 132 entries. Lying second till the last day, Calvin managed to overtake Issac Bussin of Canada on the final day of racing. Calvin who in June won the Euro Cup is only 15 years old.
The World Byte Championship 2004 was held from 18~24 August in Kingston, Canada.
Congratulations to Calvin for an outstanding performance.