[OmikronWarrior]

Is there anytime double blessing isn't too expensive? Sometimes the early game advantage is so large as to make it worth it, but unless you capitalize on it the end game will get you. This is particularly pronounced for trident knights as they are strictly aquatic and useless on the land.

Anyways, if you're the only water power, then play the long term: positive scales and a diverse magic pretender (probably asleep). Your national troops ought to be able to handle indies, and Oceania is particularly hobbled in attacking out of the water. After taking all the sea provinces, try to find some land territories by treaty.