> A trick we haven't tried in a long time is to attach a line to the main rode via a rolling hitch and leading it back to a winch aft, thus effecting a
> bridle to change the angle to the anchor (and sea). In much wind and sea, that puts extra strain on the ground tackle.

... the bridle used to pull the bow up into the wind to reduce rolling and snatch is likely to reduce loads on the ground tackle.

I have a stern anchor on a dedicated roller. I have only used it for bow-in Med mooring.

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