Got the game for Jul (Xmas), just played once but am already hooked. Lost my first 2 on 2 action pretty badly, when they French player outmaneuvered me and I was trying to be too clever. This game reminds me a bit of Wooden Ships and Iron Men (though it has been many years since I played) but maybe that is just because of similar theme.

Already decided to enlarge my navy with additional ships and an extra map. FLGS were all sold out so ordered off of the webs (seems to be selling out as I had to search a lot to find anyone in stock). If anyone is in CenTex let me know...