Sorry!!!! The cat walked across the keyboard before I completed my questions and the first part got submitted. My point was that I'm interested in improving light air response and drive. Any ideas? The first that came to my mind was switching to a 150-160% headsail. I have a double groove "Cruising Design, Inc." roller furling unit. It works well and thus I can switch to the small 110% sail, which reefs down nicely, if we go out in the fall and winds get better than 10 knots. In the summer the typical winds are 3-8mph on the river. I will not be racing and need something that improves performance, yet can be handled by one experienced sailor and one relucant crew member. Should I look at a Gennaker, drifter, asymetrical spinnaker, etc.? Seems a larger Genoa would be the simplest improvement and not require a large investment in poles, turning blocks and assorted hardware. Also are you running with the "tack" set up high enough that the foot does not ride on the bow railings? Thanks in advance!