No doubt; but I stand by what I wrote. As you know, Rick, I live with a Registered Dietition, so after 35 years of marriage I have become a disciple! It is no accident that at age 57 I am within a few pounds of the recommended weight at my height. I have way too many friends and relatives with serious health issues due directly to obesity so I am no longer shy about recomendations on the topic. It is THE NUMBER ONE thing that people can do as a present to themselves! I used my Boyer Mark IV A cat as incentive to get down to its weight of 165 pounds to be able to sail it. Whatever it takes! In the meantime, BigWhoop can get a fuller sail and do the other things you advised. I hope he keeps pressing to improve and can shed some pounds in the process. As you know, the Wave is a great boat to find racers who will challenge you all the way around the course!