5 weeks ago is a slow time. The only real problem area with boatyball until they succeed in taking over more balls is Cooper island anytime and Great Harbor on Jost Friday and Saturday. During higher seasons my success rate in getting a ball at Cooper is zero and I have tried at least 10 times. I have a decent success rate at booking at Cooper for friends using very fast fiber optic internet at home. Another technique that I know is in use is having all your crew make boatyball accounts and have 6 or 7 people trying at once.
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