I always solo raise my mast. Before I raise the mast I tie a line about 6 or 8' long to the bridle and to the jib halyard. When I raise the mast, I lean into it and pull the jib halyard tight. I tie off the jib halyard and can get down to fasten the forestay. It actually makes it easier because it holds the bridle up. Remember to slack off the jib sheets before raising the mast or the bridle will be held down and not be high enough to reach the forestay. This method came out of an old Hobie Hotline.

Howard