But is it worth the 10 minutes extra packaging time, and the extra rigging time if flaked compared to the method Wouter described? Seems like the jury is still out on this one. I know what I will continue to do smile

Pete, I always just folded the spi along the foot first, then working up the length of it. Easy if there is no wind and two persons. Takes a bit longer if alone. Impossible without substantial effort if there is lots of wind.. Usually, I just stuff it in a large bag if it is dry. If it is wet, we hang it to dry in the boathouse THEN stuff it into the bag smile