I leanted to sail my Hobie on a small lake in the Midwest. When tacking you backwind the jib so all you have to worry about is the mainsheet at first. Get that settled then bring the jib over. I usually don't mess wiht the downhaul when rec sailing unless there is major change in the wind. You can also ignore the traveler lines until after you get under way.

I keep the mainsheet under my legs. My legs are long enough that they are bent so there is plenty of clearance beneath. I keep the main sheet on my side closest to the bow of the boat.