I had a really bad night...started voyage, got some chests...then get attacked by a 4-man Galleon while adjusting my settings. Ended up being a complete waste of time (i don't have much). If you say join a crew...thanks for the brilliant advice! I love this game, but damn...I couldn't even get revenge (got spawned across the map, with the wind against me).
I guess this is just a "rant", I really don't know what to suggest as a solution. But, I do know that if this is the direction that my solo experience is heading, I might quit playing, and that is sad after paying $60.