1)
Head slightly upwind and get out of the footstraps.
2)
Begin by dragging the front foot.
3)
Let go of the front hand.
4)
Now step completely off the board and extend the arm.
5)
Drag.... Even a few milliseconds will count.
7)
Now grab the booms with both hands before you get catapulted.
9)
Sail away sport... your buddies are just kidding around.