Genoa sail, 206 sq. ft  (150%)

The Genoa is a large forward sail and provides a significant increase in sail area. Genoa equipment is required and is sold separately. It consists of adjustable fairlead blocks and sheets. Like the jib, it attaches to the headstay, and sheets to adjustable blocks mounted on a track on the cockpit coaming.

A hanked-on genoa may be the sail of choice when the winds are light but may need to be changed to a jib when the wind increases.  Without a headsail furler, many sailors own both.

In most cases the average sailor will employ the largest headsail for a furler , such as a 150% genoa. After all, it can be reefed smaller if the wind picks up.