I got the sail part-way up when I noticed the sheets were wrapped around the snuffer hoop. So, I snuffed it back and proceeded to clear the mess. Picture a 200 lb. guy perched on the wave piercing bow of a 240 lb. boat with no one on the helm, sailing through chop! Very scary! Somehow, I managed to get it done and keep the pointy end up.
I have had that problem several times and am thinking about putting preventer lines to the hoop to not let that happen... but it is still more windage at the bows. I admire you for dealing with it in that situation... I might have said "game over man!" and limped home!
Nice work
