I was out last Friday evening and had a capsize (what's new!!). I uncleat the main & traveller then the spi halyard cleat, after which I go up the hull towards the snuffer and pull the kite down and stuff it into the snuffer mouth by hand. I find this method both good for turning the bows and quick in getting the kite out of the water. When the boat is back upright I pull the retrieval line just to pull the spi down the snuffer. During the Club Race on Sunday I didn't capsize but just beat one of my close rivals on a Tiger by 3 secs.
I have also had a leaky mast and only found it whilst preparing it for a couple of coats of UV protective varnish which has surprisingly lasted two seasons.