Thanks David,Kris,

The pole and installation looks like a great system.

Having a short strap hanging from each (forward trap line) could be used to support the pole.
I'm a fairly able 200 pounder and easily used the dolphin strap\mast to get aboard while she was coming upright, (drowned Rat syndrome), unfortunately she kept right on going 180 even though I had let go the mainsheet, (but not the jib..)

I was skidding sideways in a "freshing breeze". the mast\sail was facing in the wind. I tryed using a paddle to bring the bow up into the wind but she wouldn't look at it.

But you're right, when she dumped me I had no time to waste as she was already moving away from me, just managed to grab a rudder...

thanks for the info.