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Is “boaty ball” worth it? #280096
04/13/2022 09:20 AM
04/13/2022 09:20 AM
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Nancyandlen Offline OP
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I was all set to sign up for this…until I started reading reviews. Seems like it’s more of a hassle than it’s worth. Trying to make reservations at 7:00 AM and none available by 7:01. I’d rather sleep in and take my chances. And chances of getting anywhere near Cooper is not going to happen. Your experience and thoughts appreciated.

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Re: Is “boaty ball” worth it? [Re: Nancyandlen] #280120
04/13/2022 11:14 AM
04/13/2022 11:14 AM
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You need a high speed internet connect to get a ball at Cooper. Cellular just won’t cut it. I am basically 100% getting a ball from a very high speed Internet connection for friends. I am near zero using cellular for myself on the boat. If you want to go to Cooper head over before 1 pm and you should be able to get a FCFS ball.
One other thing I have observed is multiple people on different accounts all trying to get a ball for the same boat. Might be worth checking back at 7:05 if some groups get two balls and cancel one.
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Last edited by GeorgeC1; 04/13/2022 11:18 AM.
Re: Is “boaty ball” worth it? [Re: Nancyandlen] #280121
04/13/2022 11:16 AM
04/13/2022 11:16 AM
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Cooper is a popular stop early or late on most charters. So, midweek its a little less crowded. There are still a fair number of FCFS white balls. If you arrive by noon or early afternoon you should be able to snag one.

Re: Is “boaty ball” worth it? [Re: GeorgeC1] #280188
04/13/2022 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by GeorgeC1

One other thing I have observed is multiple people on different accounts all trying to get a ball for the same boat. Might be worth checking back at 7:05 if some groups get two balls and cancel one.
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Yes so True.

Make account... Don't sign up for premium. If you are up by 7:00, try it... IF it works for you, great... if not, there are lots of options. If I get a BoatyBall, I feel better about sailing later...sometimes much later.


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