Welcome back, Shy!
Hopefully the name Shy does not describe the person to which it clings, because you're more than likely going to be overwhelmed at first after returning to the game after such a long time off. Rest assured, you should be able to get back in the swing of things, so long as you have plenty of fellow pirates ready to aid and assist you.
And while I'd assume your friends list/guild is, unfortunately, far quieted by now, you always have us to turn to! If you ever need anything, feel free to contact the administrators, myself, or any one of the fine pirates who reside in this community.
See you on the seas, and happy pirating!