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 Tilt the mast to the right and the board will turn (or spin) counter clockwise (anticlockwise). The stronger the wind and the further you tilt, the faster the board will turn (or spin). In a stiff breeze, you may be sailing very slowly at this point. Another steering description is as you tilt the mast to the stern, the board will head up in to the wind. 

 Start moving. 

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 Notice which side the bow of the board is in relation to you, and place your lower hand on the boom so the mast is leading the sail towards the bow (front). 

 When you feel ready, transfer the other hand to the boom. 

 Don't let the sail pull you down - the mast should be perpendicular to the board, so lean back and keep the arms straight. This is called the Number 7, and that should indicate the posture to you. 

 Pull with the stern wards hand (the back hand) to accelerate - let it out to slow down. 

 Keep your feet behind the mast foot and the toes of the front foot facing fo rward. 

 Relax. If you need to stop, return to the safety position, or drop the boom if it is safe to do so. 

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