Seamanship

Seamanship – Strength & Wisdom
Trade Skill
"I love the air out here! Nothing like it! Especially during a hurricane, gods be damned!"
——Old Sailor

Seamanship represents the knowledge of and the ability to sail. It also includes the ability to sail through harsh conditions, such as heavy currents or stormy weather. Seamanship also includes the tying and use of a variety of knots. Seamanship Lore includes knowledge of different types of sailing vessels, the ability to maintain and repair those vessels, knowledge of ship design and how design affects performance, and familiarity with major shipping ports.

Common Uses of the Seamanship Skill
  • Successfully sail a vessel to a particular destination
  • Sail through harsh conditions
  • Identify types of sailing vessels and design and performance aspects of each
  • Successfully maintain and repair a shipping vessel
Common DCs for Seamanship
Sail to a specific destinationDF 3DC 15
Bypass a strong current (relative to the weight of vessel)DF 4DC 20
Sail safely through a mild stormDF 4DC 20
Make minor repairs to a vesselDF 5DC 25
Sail safely through a heavy stormDF 6DC 30
Make major repairs to a vesselDF 7DC 35

One notable aspect of Seamanship is the ability to tie complex knots that may be useful in circumstances outside seafaring. Below are DCs for tying complex knots.

Common DCs for Tying Knots
Tie a firm knotDF 2DC 10
Secure a Grappling HookDF 2DC 10
Tie a know that slips, slides slowly or loosens with a tugDF 3DC 15
Tie two ropes together securelyDF 3DC 15
Tie a rope around yourself one handedDF 4DC 20