Upwind board drag is a very cool move and an important part of the lesson plan.
It also gets you upwind quickly and helps understand body positioning for a regular board retrieval.
In onshore winds, use it to drag out to a safe distance (outside swim buoys) for a water start.
Grab the handle or toeside edge of the board, with one hand and bury your elbow on the heelside edge of the board.
Align your body with the board and point your toes.
The more weight you put on your elbow, the harder you can edge upwind.
