Arr....You can increase your level by recruitin your mates, or by spendin' some cash here. Once you're a level 1 pirate you'll be able to fight other pirates
Your current cannons are level 1. Better cannons will give you more power in battles.
Your current sails are level 9.
Better sails will allow you to travel longer distances more quickly. Hint: Do not buy more sails then you can sail in an hour.
Your current hull is level 0.
A larger hull will protect you in fights!
You currently have 55 crew members. Additional crew members will give you more power in town battles. Hint: Do not buy more crew then the number of houses available to attack (15), as your cost to visit the Brothel will increase.