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A large fishing vessel moored directly behind the 40-foot sailboat Paragon in the harbour of Farrow, creating a tight space with minimal clearance between the boat’s bow and a rocky breakwater.7:10 To prevent the vessel from striking the fishing boat at high tide or grounding on the rocks at low tide, the crew adjusted their spring lines to be as long as possible, running them from the bow and stern to the furthest available cleats.5:08 This configuration minimised the boat's fore-and-aft movement during the significant tidal range.6:14 The crew also secured the forward head sink valve to prevent water backflow while underway and installed lee cloths in preparation for departure.21:24 After waiting weeks for a favourable weather window, the crew finalised boat stowage and provisioning to prepare for an 11:00 a.m. departure.18:48 Proper spring line length and placement are essential for maintaining position in confined, tide-affected berths.

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