M_boats: Raise/Lower Sail

In the topping lift discussion, Connie mentioned standing on deck vs. standing in the cabin while raising the sails. I have one foot along the toe rail and the other knee on top of the cabin. I have not found a comfort level for this process and am looking for suggestions. I have thought about standing in the cabin as I would avoid climbing up to raise the main, climbing down, going to port and climbing back up for the jib. However, getting bonked by the boom is a concern. How do other group members raise and lower their sails? Thanks in advance, Steve R. M-15 #119 Lexington, KY