Very Important Lessons (VIL's)

[Basil Dreadflint]

When sailing with a small crew, 2 or 3 people, the best ship for this is any type of Frigate. The cannons that are mounted in the front have nice access to the port and starboard sides, and when you can get you enemy directly in front of you, you can drop your sails and back up! Those 2 (or 4) front guns can just pick the enemy ship apart, and since you are facing the enemy, you are offering them a small target of your own ship.