I didn't have any trouble holding onto the line but having knots in it does sound easier.
I am trying to picture how a righting bag would work. Do I hold onto it with one hand and the righting line with the other?
I think I am close to being able to pull it upright. I hung out there as far as I could and tried to 'think fat' but it just wouldn't come up. *Somebody give me a pork chop.

Learn to tack without a jib first?
Okay, I was asking if a self tacking jib sounded okay and now I don't even get to have a jib? LOL. You are tough!
...You know I am going to try it though.