Hi All,

There must be as many ways as there are skippers to get out...
I dont have hiking straps, so I tend to sit on my heels with my feet over the side, when needed I simply straighten my legs while pushing my bum out. Slide one hand down the tiller extension and the other hangs onto the main sheet - It comes in as I go out, so there is only one movement. Easy does it - And a mass of practice.

Always remember that getting out and in is sometimes the easy part - staying out in waves and on a reach can be harder!

But its the best and driest way to sail...

Best of luck

Trevor