and.....usually the person at the bow is facing towards the bow eh.
1. Dropping Anchor
Steer to starboard: Right arm completely extended to the right, hand flat.
Steer to port: Left arm completely extended to the left, hand flat.
Steer straight: Any arm completely extended forward, hand flat, palm forward.
Slow down: Any arm slightly extended along the body, hand palm downward moving in a downward motion.
Stop: Any arm extended upward vertically, hand flat, palm forward. No arm or hand motion.
Anchor going down: Thumb down not moving.
Back up/reverse: Fist with thumb motioning backward
Anchor set: Thumb up and forefinger making a circle (this can be used for anything that means OK.)
2. Weighing Anchor
See steering signals above.
Anchor chain going up: Thumb up not moving.
Anchor set on the bow roller, boat free: Thumb up and forefinger making a circle.
That's it. Of course, those are only suggestions, and you can make or add your own signals. The point is, set and USE hand signals. They save a lot of aggravation and add to your safety.