Stock Up on Cannonballs and Supplies:
Having enough cannonballs and repair materials is essential. Make sure you have enough supplies for both ship-to-ship combat and to repair any damage to Skull and Bones Items on your ship.

Feed Your Crew:
Your crew needs food to maintain their stamina and gain buffs that make the journey easier. Make sure you have enough shark meat, alligator hides, and other resources to feed your crew and keep their morale up.

Find the Red Island Treasure Map:
If you haven't yet completed the Red Island Treasure Map, this is a great opportunity to do so. Completing this map will reward you with Caradec's bounty, so keep an eye out for any treasure markers while sailing around Red Island.

Reaching Kaa Mangrove Outpost

After successfully crossing open water, head to Kaa Mangrove Outpost. You will disembark at the outpost and make your way to the corrupt Compagnie officer, who is usually stationed to the right of the outpost. This officer will sell several useful blueprints that can be very beneficial for Skull and bones items for sale online improving your ship and weaponry.