So update on the boats that broke loose from the mooring balls - this morning I spoke with someone that was here when it happened. Evidently the issue was the pendants - they started to unweave and the boats broke loose. It appears they weren't properly woven and fused together. The pendants were new (since we were here in early December) which is really unfortunate as the proprietor who "owns" them was trying to make improvements. We always tie directly to the ball when able but for those on mooring balls everywhere, check that pendant.