Don't go back to bikes. I was a crazed cafe racer that thought nothing of cruising at 100 mph+. After avoiding two high speed crashes by inches (those that did collide suffered lotsa road rash and destroyed bikes), I decided that it was time to move on. One ride on an H16 showed me the proper direction.

You'll figure out your mast/water problem in short order and be back on the water. Way mo' bettah that being laid up with broken limbs. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />