# A Windy Arrival

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**Created:** [January 21, 2020, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/a-windy-arrival/53913 "2020-01-21T16:18:34Z")\
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When the ship is being blown downwind with the wind on the beam, dropping the anchor, just under foot or with a couple shackles (shots) the bow will swing upwind. I’ve done it many times.

The thread [Anchoring Downwind and variations is here:](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/anchoring-downwind-and-variations/51150)

I wouldn’t expect the bow thruster to be of much use in this situation. It’s the stern that needs control.

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