getting a dinghy back on board

Sort of. Spinnaker halliard on secondary winch - but needs second person.

Not necessariily. I clip the halyard to the lifeline by the shrouds, and then cleat it off. I then attach it to the ring on the front of the dinghy, and then reach for the dinghy's handles. Pushing the dinghy forward lifts the bow.
 
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