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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.

You are now ready to assume the
Basic Position.

 

 


 
 

 



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