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Great posts.
Just use 'shift' if you want to describe a change in any direction.
Great posts.
Note that wind 'clocking' refers to a change in a specific direction. That term and 'veering' means wind compass direction gets bigger, while backing means wind compass direction gets smaller.If the wind clocks 90 degrees to the anchor line and shore line it can put a tremendous load on both...
Just use 'shift' if you want to describe a change in any direction.