Marius shimmies a bit in the middle and takes both rudders. You defend the boat, I'll handle the rowing. If any of you have any clever magic tricks, now would be the time. Marius takes the second rudder, and goes.

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(1d20+8)[23] Profession (Sailor) is technically needed to get from 0 to 30 speed as per Naval Combat Rules An oar has AC 12, HP 10 and hardness 5 (wood).

I am of course working under the assumption I can propel a boat on my own.