The target ship frantically tries to raise sail, as he approaches, but he has the edge in speed an maneuverability, and is coming in from the rear.<br/><br/>With a DC 18 Profession: Sailing check, he can pull off his intended maneuver, raking the back of their ship with fire, before pulling alongside; otherwise, the opponent maneuvers into the grapple, preventing him from bombarding them too heavily.