If you have the luxury of having a small boat then stay directly behind the boat, perhaps just avoid the most turbulent water behind the prop. And then just increase the speed gradually until you feel it’s time to make the foil fly. Never start or wander to the side while still learning. It’s way easier if the boat pulls you directly forward, then you can concentrate on the AoA of the board (height control) and not worry about turning at all. If the foil starts heading left or right by itself then just stop and start over, and adjust your feet position so you can apply equal pressure to either side of the centerline of the board. Ideally you don’t need lots of speed and a powerful boat. The less wake it makes the better. And of course, if your board has foot straps then remove these.
Sry, I never film the take off moment while teaching. Safety first. Here is an example of a first time student.
