One of the biggest problems of having a crow's nest was that by it's very nature it was high up. This made vision great for the guy sitting in it, but made reporting on any sightings hard. Sound just didn't travel downwards very well. Which is why when the lookout spotted a solitary dingy floating to starboard he didn't cry out at the top of his lungs. Instead he pulled a rope, which was attached to a pulley, which was attached to a bell that rang at the bottom of the mast.<br/><br/>Alex produced a tescope and looked out to sea. He shrugged. No ship out there. Then something made him look downwards.<br/><br/>"Interesting view", Alex exclaimed. It was uncertain if he was talking about the dingy or its sole female occupant.<br/><br/>"Helm, bring her about".<br/><br/>The Crimson Sakura changed direction and cruised toward the little boat. Andy clambered to the edge of the deck and hung over the side. He doffed his hat to Tasia as the Sakura came close to the dingy.<br/><br/>"Good  evening, fair lady", he began, "Nice night for a sea trip but I dou'bt you'll get much further in that." He gestured at the dingy. "Need a lift?"