REVIEW OF WHAT WE HAVE COVERED SO FAR

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Step 1. Front hand on the mast foot
Step 2. Lift whole body over the center line of the board
Step 3. Place front foot against the front of the mast. Grab the uphaul line
Step 4. Stand up and place your back foot over the center line close to the rear of the mast
Step 5. Make sure your weight is evenly distributed over the centerline as you stand up
Step 6. Remove the water from your sail by bending your knees, keep your back straight and stand up pulling the sail out of the water
Step 7. Bend your knees again to get some leverage against the sail
Step 8. Keep your back straight, pull the sail up using the uphaul line by going hand over hand
Step 9. Grab the mast with your back hand just below the boom
Step 10. Hold the mast firmly, knees bent, shoulders back