Pretty basic manuver that works from a stopped position.
Decide which direction you want to go and push the boom and tillers that direction and the boat will back up, center the tiller and sheet in SLOW, too quick on the sheet and the boat will round up into the wind. Careful when performing this...all your weight will be near the transom, in big wind and chop you can get air under of trampoline. On the Hobie 14 a backwards body slam is sometimes necessary to keep the boat upright.

Big air always points out the weaknesses of my boat! Glad your adventure ended with no human damage