Yes, there are hiking straps. The cockpit well is very wide, with narrow side decks for seating. The deck edge is generously radiussed to make hiking more comfortable. There are two winches for halyard and jib sheet control, along with winches for the spinnaker sheets and runner controls. The rest of the deck gear is strictly dinghy style for lightness.
Construction uses carbon fiber and glass vacuum-bagged over a foam core with a male mold.
Auxiliary power is by outboard motor. I think the answer is to tow your Thompson 8 behind your Little Harbor 60. This way the crew can live and travel in comfort between the races. I'll do all the cooking on the LH 60 and have dinner ready when you return from a wet afternoon hiking your way around the race course. I'll stay busy wiping the dew from the brightwork and planning tomorrow's menu.