Pull in some retrieval line before dumping the halyard at the drop, don't want it falling in the water. Set and drop as close to downwind as possible. Leave the tiller extension on the tramp and set or drop quickly, if you're setup properly there shouldn't be enough time for the boat to get off-course.

I sailed solo last weekend and it was a blast, but very tiring. 10-15 knots and sitting in a little and was still wild-thinging at a slightly higher angle than a 16' skiff. Any lower was dead slow. Was flying past Hobie 16's and Taipan unis downwind. Just watch out when overtaking, you'll have to bear away a lot in gusts.

As with all sailing, thinking ahead is very important.