Yes, it does, and it's totally worth it!
Edit: Never post and try to sink ships at the same time...
Anyway, I've put three skill points on the taskmaster ability, so my broadsides now recharge 9% faster. Even the 3% is a huge improvement.
I don't have to go on about how having it recharge faster helps out big time, as I'm sure you can think of a few ways yourself.
