Agree with Andinista also if the wind is coming from the stern it helps Unfortunately when rigging up in the parking lot at the boat ramp these facto...

I am going to try this "For side sway I use two quick adjusting straps, one for each trap wire, down to the ends of the front (or in your case middle)...

Thanks for the replies. Currently I use a winch on the trailer tongue routed through the mast stand to the forestay. One person walks the mast up or ...