I just ventured into sailing several years back sailing a dinghy for a few seasons and last year picking up a gcat. Between sailing with my family often and building skill and nerves I have not been out in much wind, just a few times for short periods. Yesterday I went out with just my wife in consistent double digit winds and other than the heavy chop had a blast. Today I am exhausted but can't wait to go again. I also stepped the mast alone, well almost. I used the method posted by mn3 with the boat backwards on the trailer. Wasn't so bad at all but I had my wife hold a forstay line slack just in case.

The big thank you is to this site and all those that provide information. Extremely helpful!

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PS I almost always will ask for help if someone i know is around... just makes it easier on the nerves
but it's great to know i can rig/break down solo so i am able to sail when ever

when i started, i was really scared of dropping my h16 mast on a car or person so would ONLY sail if i had crew w me to help.

MN3

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when i started, i was really scared of dropping my h16 mast on a car or person so would ONLY sail if i had crew w me to help.

It is intimidating! Especially with the boat off the trailer and the mast flat down. The angle from the trailer yoke is so helpful. I may look into extending the yoke taller or telescoping.