The fender is lying directly in the path of anybody who tries to go forward
on that side of the boat. Sometimes. you have to go forward in a hurry.

It's pretty light air, as evident in the pic. Unless you're on cruches,
stepping over the fender is not exactly a challenge. I actuall managed to make
it past the deadly plastic obstruction to take the photo.
Please explain how the fender is dangerous for our short day sail.

RB