The mast base comes with a pin you put in for raising and lowering, but I never use it. The socket on the bottom of the mast is very deep and never pops out.
And it is a one-handed deal to raise it (and I am 74). I tie the end of the halyard to the bridle and after the mast is up, grab the halyard, pull up the bridge and attach the forestay. Rig should be loose, so that makes it even easier.