In article ,
Bryan wrote:
I'm familiar with other anchoring techniques and have practiced them, but
have never been in a setting requiring their execution. One of my
anchorages, swing is not an issue, the other, bow and stern is the custom.

In that case, you need to get out more. :-) Bow/stern isn't that
common. For example, if the current is bow/stern and the wind comes
around to 90, then it can make for a rough ride.
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