Ship Handling

With the Ship Handling skill, the character knows how to trim the sails, man the helm, and perform routine ship functions.  The character knows all of the appropriate procedures for running a ship.

Critical Success:  The rower or sailor is able to maneuver the boat at twice normal speed or make the boat function as if 50% more seaworthy.

Critical Fumble: Random results, but generally the boat will end up in whatever trouble awaits it, such as capsizing in storm, getting lost in fog, running aground on a coral reef, and so on.