Sailing

This skill is critical to travel the rivers, lakes, and oceans in boats, from the smallest cockleshell to the largest cog. This skill covers everything from rowing and towing to dealing with rigging and small repairs, and even the use of the compass and bathometer. Controlling a ship is a complex task that requires trade secrets (see page 219).

Check: DEX/AGI/STR
Applications: Chases, Combat Maneuvers, Long Distances, Races
Encumbrance: yes
Tools: Ship or boat
Quality: negotiate the distance faster.
Failed Check: The hero barely makes any progress with the boat or ship.
Critical Success: The hero uses currents and winds to sail twice as fast as expected.
Botch: The hero falls overboard or damages an important part of the vessel.
Improvement Cost: B

• Journey down a river on a float +5
• Row on a calm lake +3
• Reef the sails +1
• Ride safely on a turbulent river +/-0
• Risky turning maneuver -1
• Ram another ship with a galley -3
• Dodge ice floes in a storm -5
• Chase see page 349