I hear you mate.
A master mariner must be able to fill his men with hope, and courage, when a mutiney is near~ Drake- The man they called a Pirate.
I sugest following that, and keep it powerful, but friendly and small, talk to PirateAhoy, he knows more about this than I do.
I think you are doing good, seriously. Keep it friendly, small, and in control. And if it needs expanding, do it slowly.