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
knight
sailor
I am a sailor traveling the vast ocean with my big sailboat. I was sent by the king to voyage the seas. I do not like running into sea monsters.
Why do you need to check my ship? Rules for entering the King's city. I am sure everything will be okay. Okay. I was sent on my voyage by the king. Still the rules.  Now move. Okay. I'm complying with you. Good now stand away. I want this to be quick. I have other things I need to do. That was unnecessary. I won't take that treatment. Ha. You are weak compared to me. Now stop. You are acting shady. I have the royal coat of arms. I will speak to the king about this. Doesn't matter. We have had plenty of traitors wearing the royal coat. I am no traitor. The king will fire you when he finds out how you treat his subjects. The king doesn't care. He wants me to be a brute. I keep his subjects in order.