I hear you Giant. I have a Good Windlass and bought it specifically because it's one of the only ones I know of that you don't have to cleat off when at anchor.
Only reason to go up to the bow now is if the tines are bent really bad when you go to reset.
Was out on our last boat (no windlass) when it was pretty sporty. Had issues holding and had to reset. Went up to the bow to reset and when I pulled the line in I put it on the deck rather than in the anchor locker. When I went to reset the line almost got tangled up on my ankle and pulled me into the drink
Right then and there I decided no more bow for me. I'm way too clumsy.
