You were getting back winded. Common at the Bitter End. Take a ball close to Saba Rock and the problem is solved. If you don’t want to be there take the Mooring Pennant direct to one cleat. Run a line from the other side directly to the ball. Adjust as usual to center the ball. There will not be enough scope on the lines to allow the ball to hit either hull. Makes for a quiet night! This is also a recommended technique at Cooper as backwinding is common there along with current issues.
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