Any practicable recommendation on how to take the main down while not ashore? Remember the 17 has the system with the hook at the mast top that requires turning the mast extremely to the starbord side while raising the main halyard to get the ring free of the hook.

I'd like to see you doing that out on the water while you're alone on the boat going downwind with a gusty 4 to 5 Bft. (17 to 22 mph).

Regards

Thomas