The Launching point features a number of large wooden planks sitting at a downward slope going straight into the water.  On each side of the launching point there sits a large, ornate bronze figure of a light house that is used to tether the ships to the dock and keep them from casting away while the sailors prepare to board the ship. The launching point is very narrow, with large stone braces on either side of the dock.
Launching point, Lake
sailor
helpers
I like to be a helper around the forge. I help the blacksmith make horseshoes. I feel useful!
Oi Sailor. How may i be of assistance?  I am in need of a rowdy crew for my next journey under the king's authority.  There are treacherous seas ahead I'm skilled at making horseshoes! Surely, that could be useful?  I am not quite sure where I could use that skill.  Do you have any other skills, helper? I can swallow a hot dog in two seconds!  Hmmm, I only have so many rations.  Maybe you aren't fit for this journey... Please! Surely there is something i could do Are you any good at entertaining? My crew gets very frustrated when at sea for a long time. Yes! I'm charismatic  Well maybe you can come aboard.  I can't offer to pay you though as the king makes those decisions himself. I just want to be free. Please!  Fine, you may come with I guess.  You better not cause any trouble or you'll be walking the plank!