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The easiest way to lift or uphaul
the rig is to have the board positioned crosswind with the rig directly
downwind.
Steps in Uphauling the Rig.
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Grab
the uphaul line and carefully stand up and assume the Back-to-the-Wind
position with your front foot instep against the mast foot and your back
foot, shoulder width away, on the centerline of the board.
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Bend
your knees and adjust your hands on the uphaul so your arms and back are
straight; and take up the slack on the uphaul line.
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Push up with legs and lean back a bit to
start lifting the rig. (Top Picture). A large amount of force is not
required. At first, you should lift the sail slowly to let the water
drain off the sail.
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Once the top of the mast is level with your
head, pull hand over hand on the uphaul until you can place both hands on
the mast. (Bottom Picture)
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The
front of the boom is now level with your shoulders.
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You are now ready to assume the
Basic Position.
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