Sailbot;
As has been stated, spend a few bucks on blocks, cam or clamcleats and get your halyards run to the cockpit. Then if you have a hanked on
jib you might install a simple downhaul and a bit of netting off the lifelines foward. With that you can dump the
jib and get it on deck without going forward. I'm a bit surprised you don't have reef point on your main, or perhaps you just haven't rigged to reef quickly, ie Jiffy Reefing. Most boats will be better in the rough with some (but not too much) sail up, as it dampens the motion conciderably.
Look carefully at ways to reduce sail quickly so as not to have the boat over powered. A good blow can be enjoyable with the right amount of sail set. And remember the old saying, "if you are wondering whether to reef, REEF!"
Feetup
After all's been said and done, there's a lot more said than done.