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Having a family I think about this a lot.
How about looping a line around the leeward (underwater) jib ratchet block, which is pretty strong. Next throw the other end over the cockpit and hull to the other side where the centerboard may or may not be extended. Grab the line, and with feet on the underside of the boat, pull it over.
If the centerboard is up, then the centerboard line may be available to tie a loop in, attach to the ratchet block, and throw over. I would be a bit concerned about stressing the centerboard hardware itself.
Based on sunfish experience, having sheets uncleated would seem important to let the sails escape from the water escape easily. I am not comfortable with jib sheets (yet).
I just bought a few $5 dock lines a WalMart. One end has an eye splice (I cheated) and it is 15 feet long. If the dock line is kept available on each side or sliding around from the center, it could be used for the task. Maybe I will tie one as a loop around the foot of the mast or hang one from the eye bracket under the tiller.
We just got the mast floatation and hear it is key.
We hope to try a drill this summer at HSC.
