PILOT SKILL: BOATS: SHIPS
The in-depth knowledge about sailing vessels, large and small, as well
as the terms and principles of sailing. The character knows how to
sail, whether it be in belaying, hauling, dropping, or trimming sail,
which means they also know the difference between a crossjack, a
mizzenmast, a fore lower top gallant, and a hundred other names for
specific sails, ropes, masts, and cross-masts. The skill also includes
being able to judge, evaluate, and repair sails, ropes, and rigging
(every sailor has to be handy with a needle and thread), and operate
the pumps needed to remove the water that collects in the bilge, as
well as knowing how to braid rope, and the basics of cleaning and
maintaining a vessel.
The first percentile number is for small sailing vessels and general
sailing knowledge. The second percentile number is for piloting large
ships on the open seas.
Prerequisites: Sewing and Rope Works skills.
Base Skill: 45%/40%.
Per Experience Level: +5%.