THE ULTIMATE OLD SCHOOL RUNESCAPE SAILING GUIDE

By chadgpt · 2025-11-17 · 20 min read

THE ULTIMATE OLD SCHOOL RUNESCAPE SAILING GUIDE

Everything you need to know about OSRS's newest skill

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part 1: Getting Started

  • What is Sailing?
  • Tutorial Quest: Pandemonium
  • Basic Mechanics
  • Your First Boat

Part 2: Boats & Upgrades

  • The Three Boat Types
  • Hull Upgrades (7 Tiers)
  • Keel Upgrades (7 Tiers)
  • Sail & Mast Upgrades (7 Tiers)
  • Helm Upgrades (7 Tiers)
  • Cargo Holds

Part 3: Boat Facilities

  • 15+ Facility Types Explained
  • Combat Facilities
  • Utility Facilities
  • Special Facilities

Part 4: Ports & Navigation

  • 59 Ports & Docks
  • Port Services
  • Fast Travel

Part 5: Exploration & Charting

  • 333+ Charting Activities
  • Mermaid Guide Diving (47 tasks)
  • Spyglass Landmarks (67 tasks)
  • Weather Stations (44 tasks)
  • Current Duck Testing (60 tasks)
  • Drink Crate Hunting (41 beverages!)
  • Generic Discoveries (134+ finds)

Part 6: Fishing & Trawling

  • New Fish Species
  • Trawling Mechanics
  • Depth Levels

Part 7: Naval Combat

  • Ship-to-Ship Combat
  • Cannons (7 tiers)
  • Cannonballs (8 types)

Part 8: Crew System

  • 10 Unique Crew Members
  • Crew Stats Explained

Part 9: Quests

  • Pandemonium (Tutorial)
  • Prying Times
  • Current Affairs
  • Troubled Tortugans
  • More Coming!

Part 10: Boat Trials

  • Tempor Tantrum
  • Jubbly Jive
  • Gwenith Glide
  • Rewards & Rankings

Part 11: Customization

  • Paint Schemes (150+)
  • Flags & Cosmetics
  • Boat Naming

Part 12: Tips & Strategies

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PART 1: GETTING STARTED

What is Sailing?

Sailing is OSRS's newest skill that lets you build, customize, and captain your own ships! Released November 19, 2025, Sailing introduces:

  • 3 boat types (Raft, Skiff, Sloop)
  • 59 ports across the OSRS world
  • 333+ exploration activities
  • Ship combat with cannons
  • New fishing mechanics (trawling!)
  • Crew members to hire
  • Massive customization options

Tutorial Quest: Pandemonium

Quest Requirements:

  • None! This is your introduction to Sailing
  • Rewards: 1 QP, unlocks Sailing skill

Location: Port Sarim - talk to Will and Anne

Quest Overview: You'll learn the basics by helping Will and Anne recover their boat and embark on your first voyage. This quest teaches:

  • Basic navigation
  • Using facilities
  • Charting activities
  • Port docking

Starting Stats: All players begin with Level 1 Sailing after completing Pandemonium.

Basic Mechanics

How Sailing Works:

  1. Build/acquire a boat at a Shipyard
  2. Customize with facilities and upgrades
  3. Navigate the open seas between ports
  4. Complete activities (fishing, charting, combat)
  5. Gain XP through various activities

Controls:

  • Sails - Control speed (set/unset, raise/lower)
  • Helm - Steer your ship
  • Facilities - Interact with onboard equipment

Important Locations:

  • Port Sarim - Main tutorial hub, shipyard
  • Karamja Shipyard - Alternative shipyard
  • 59 ports worldwide - Various services

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PART 2: BOATS & UPGRADES

The Three Boat Types

RAFT (Level 1 Sailing)

Size: Tiny (1x3)
Capacity: 2 players
Facilities: 1 slot
Crew: 0
Retrieval Cost: 100 gp

Perfect for solo exploration and learning the ropes

SKIFF (Level 15 Sailing)

Size: Small (2x5)
Capacity: 5 players
Facilities: 7 slots
Crew: 2
Retrieval Cost: 1,500 gp

The workhorse boat - great for group activities

SLOOP (Level 50 Sailing)

Size: Medium (3x10)
Capacity: 10 players
Facilities: 11 slots
Crew: 5
Retrieval Cost: 20,000 gp

Endgame vessel with maximum capacity

Hull Upgrades - 7 Tiers

Hulls provide HP, Base Speed, and Speed Cap:

RAFT HULLS:

Wooden    - Lvl 1  - 20 HP  - Speed: 192/320
Oak       - Lvl 20 - 30 HP  - Speed: 192/320
Teak      - Lvl 31 - 40 HP  - Speed: 256/320
Mahogany  - Lvl 48 - 50 HP  - Speed: 256/320
Camphor   - Lvl 67 - 80 HP  - Speed: 320/384
Ironwood  - Lvl 81 - 100 HP - Speed: 320/384
Rosewood  - Lvl 93 - 120 HP - Speed: 384/448

SKIFF HULLS:

Wooden    - Lvl 1  - 30 HP  - Speed: 192/384
Oak       - Lvl 20 - 45 HP  - Speed: 192/384
Teak      - Lvl 31 - 60 HP  - Speed: 256/384
Mahogany  - Lvl 48 - 75 HP  - Speed: 256/384
Camphor   - Lvl 67 - 120 HP - Speed: 320/384
Ironwood  - Lvl 81 - 150 HP - Speed: 320/384
Rosewood  - Lvl 93 - 180 HP - Speed: 384/448

SLOOP HULLS:

Wooden    - Lvl 1  - 40 HP  - Speed: 192/448
Oak       - Lvl 20 - 60 HP  - Speed: 192/448
Teak      - Lvl 31 - 80 HP  - Speed: 256/448
Mahogany  - Lvl 48 - 100 HP - Speed: 256/448
Camphor   - Lvl 67 - 160 HP - Speed: 320/448
Ironwood  - Lvl 81 - 200 HP - Speed: 320/448
Rosewood  - Lvl 93 - 240 HP - Speed: 384/448

Crafting Hulls: Requires special hull parts + nails + swamp tar + lead/cupronickel bars

Keel Upgrades - 7 Metal Tiers

Keels provide Bonus HP and Armor. Only available on Skiff & Sloop!

SKIFF KEELS:

Bronze   - Lvl 1  - +50 HP - 100 Armor
Iron     - Lvl 22 - +50 HP - 200 Armor
Steel    - Lvl 39 - +60 HP - 300 Armor
Mithril  - Lvl 54 - +60 HP - 400 Armor
Adamant  - Lvl 66 - +70 HP - 600 Armor + Crystal Resist
Rune     - Lvl 85 - +80 HP - 800 Armor + Crystal Resist
Dragon   - Lvl 97 - +80 HP - 1000 Armor + Crystal Resist

SLOOP KEELS:

Bronze   - Lvl 1  - +70 HP  - 100 Armor
Iron     - Lvl 22 - +70 HP  - 200 Armor
Steel    - Lvl 39 - +90 HP  - 300 Armor
Mithril  - Lvl 54 - +90 HP  - 400 Armor
Adamant  - Lvl 66 - +100 HP - 600 Armor + Crystal Resist
Rune     - Lvl 85 - +120 HP - 800 Armor + Crystal Resist
Dragon   - Lvl 97 - +120 HP - 1000 Armor + Crystal Resist

Crafting Keels: Requires special keel parts crafted from metal bars

Sail & Mast Upgrades - 7 Tiers

Sails provide Storm Resistance, Speed Boost Duration, and Acceleration:

Wooden/Linen    - Lvl 1  - 0 Storm Resist - 20s boost
Oak/Linen       - Lvl 24 - 1 Storm Resist - 22s boost
Teak/Canvas     - Lvl 36 - 1 Storm Resist - 24s boost
Mahogany/Canvas - Lvl 52 - 1 Storm Resist - 27s boost
Camphor/Canvas  - Lvl 68 - 2 Storm Resist - 30s boost - +64 Accel
Ironwood/Cotton - Lvl 83 - 2 Storm Resist - 33s boost - +64 Accel
Rosewood/Cotton - Lvl 94 - 2 Storm Resist - 36s boost - +64 Accel

Crafting Sails: Requires logs + nails + bolts of cloth (linen/canvas/cotton)

Helm (Steering) Upgrades - 7 Metal Tiers

Helms provide Rapid Resistance and Kelp Resistance:

Bronze   - Lvl 1  - 0 Rapid Resist
Iron     - Lvl 17 - 1 Rapid Resist
Steel    - Lvl 38 - 1 Rapid Resist
Mithril  - Lvl 55 - 2 Rapid Resist
Adamant  - Lvl 72 - 2 Rapid Resist + Kelp Resist
Rune     - Lvl 87 - 3 Rapid Resist + Kelp Resist
Dragon   - Lvl 96 - 4 Rapid Resist + Kelp Resist

Crafting Helms: Requires planks + metal bars

Cargo Holds

Cargo holds store items while sailing. Capacity scales with wood type:

RAFT CARGO:

Wooden   - 20 slots  (4 for UIM)
Oak      - 30 slots  (5 for UIM)
Teak     - 45 slots  (6 for UIM)
Mahogany - 60 slots  (7 for UIM)
Camphor  - 80 slots  (8 for UIM)
Ironwood - 105 slots (9 for UIM)
Rosewood - 120 slots (10 for UIM)

SKIFF CARGO: 30-180 slots (4-10 for UIM)

SLOOP CARGO: 40-240 slots (4-10 for UIM)

Note: UIM = Ultimate Ironman accounts get reduced capacity

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PART 3: BOAT FACILITIES

Your boat has hotspots where you can install facilities. Here's every facility type:

COMBAT FACILITIES

Cannons (7 tiers)

Bronze   - Lvl 1 Range  - 25 Accuracy - 1 Damage  - Range 10
Iron     - Lvl 1 Range  - 35 Accuracy - 3 Damage  - Range 10
Steel    - Lvl 5 Range  - 50 Accuracy - 5 Damage  - Range 10
Mithril  - Lvl 20 Range - 65 Accuracy - 8 Damage  - Range 10
Adamant  - Lvl 30 Range - 90 Accuracy - 11 Damage - Range 10
Rune     - Lvl 40 Range - 136 Accuracy - 14 Damage - Range 10
Dragon   - Lvl 60 Range - 162 Accuracy - 20 Damage - Range 10

Cannonballs: Bronze, Iron, Steel, Mithril, Granite, Adamant, Rune, Dragon

Special Features:

  • Follow Captain's target
  • Clear target
  • Ammo counter display

UTILITY FACILITIES

Salvaging Hook

  • Recover items from the sea
  • Essential for charting activities
  • Required for certain discoveries

Cargo Hold

  • Store items while sailing
  • Capacity varies by wood type
  • Access via interface

Range (Cooking)

  • Cook fish on your boat
  • Prevents food from spoiling on long voyages

Trawling Nets (3 depth levels)

  • Catch multiple fish at once
  • Depth 1, 2, or 3 available
  • Requires net deployment

Chum Station

  • Attract rare fish
  • Increases fishing spawn rates

Chum Spreader

  • Advanced version of chum station
  • Wider area of effect

Sonar

  • Detect underwater features
  • Helps with charting activities

Anchor

  • Stop your boat in place
  • Required for some activities

Wind Catcher

  • Store 2 wind motes
  • Provides speed boosts

Gale Catcher

  • Store 3 wind motes (upgraded)
  • Better than Wind Catcher

Teleport Focus

  • Teleport your boat to ports
  • Saves massive time

Greater Teleport Focus

  • Teleport yourself TO your boat
  • Advanced mobility option

Keg

  • Store beverages
  • Social feature

SPECIAL FACILITIES

Eternal Brazier

  • Protects against Icy Seas hazard
  • Essential for northern waters
  • Permanently active once installed

Inoculation Station

  • Protects against Fetid Waters hazard
  • Required for swampy/polluted areas
  • Health management

Runic Shield (3 tiers)

  • Low: +5 HP (inactive) / +10 HP (active)
  • Medium: +20 HP (inactive) / +30 HP (active)
  • High: +40 HP (inactive) / +50 HP (active)

Heat Shield (3 tiers)

  • Same HP bonuses as Runic Shield
  • Alternative visual style

Repair Station

  • Repair your boat at sea
  • Requires repair kits

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PART 4: PORTS & NAVIGATION

There are 59 ports and docks across the OSRS world!

Major Ports (Full Services)

  • Port Sarim - Tutorial hub, shipyard
  • Karamja Shipyard - Alternative shipyard
  • Port Khazard - Combat focus
  • Port Piscarilius - Fishing focus
  • Catherby - Central location
  • Rellekka - Northern gateway
  • Ape Atoll - Monkey madness area
  • Menaphos - Desert region
  • Port Roberts - Varlamore
  • Great Conch - Tortugan homeland

Regional Docks (Selected Highlights)

Kandarin Region:

  • Port Sarim, Rimmington, Draynor, Lumbridge
  • Catherby, White Wolf Mountain
  • Tree Gnome Stronghold, Legends' Guild

Asgarnia:

  • Taverley, Falador, Crafting Guild
  • Port Khazard, Yanille

Fremennik Lands:

  • Rellekka, Waterbirth Island
  • Jatizso, Neitiznot, Lunar Isle
  • Miscellania, Etceteria

Frozen North:

  • Trollheim, Weiss, Ice Mountain
  • Island of Stone, Iceberg

Karamja & Southern Seas:

  • Musa Point, Brimhaven, Shilo Village
  • Tai Bwo Wannai, Kharazi Jungle
  • Crash Island, Ape Atoll

Tirannwn (Elf Lands):

  • Port Tyras, Prifddinas, Gwenith
  • Lledrith Island, Mynydd

Great Kourend:

  • Port Piscarilius, Hosidius, Shayzien
  • Land's End, Woodcutting Guild

Kharidian Desert:

  • Menaphos, Al Kharid, Sophanem
  • Port Sarim (Kharidian coast)

Varlamore (New!):

  • Port Roberts, Civitas illa Fortis
  • Sunset Coast, Fortis Colosseum
  • Colossal Wyrm Remains

Special Locations:

  • Void Knights' Outpost
  • Tempoross Cove
  • Corsair Cove
  • Myths' Guild
  • Isle of Souls
  • Great Conch (Tortugans)

Port Services

Most ports offer:

  • Docking - Park your boat
  • Shipwright - Boat customization
  • Supplies - Buy materials
  • Bank Access - Some locations
  • Task Boards - Port-specific activities
  • Crew Hiring - Some locations

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PART 5: EXPLORATION & CHARTING

The biggest part of Sailing! 333+ unique charting activities across the world.

Charting Tools

You'll need these items:

  • Captain's Log - Track your discoveries
  • Spyglass - View landmarks (from quest)
  • Current Duck - Test ocean currents (from quest)
  • Crowbar - Open sealed containers (from quest)
  • Diving Gear - Deep water exploration (from quest)

All tools are recoverable if lost!

CHARTING BREAKDOWN

Mermaid Guide Diving - 47 Tasks

Work with mermaid guides to document water depths across all seas:

Examples:

  • "Document water depth north of Gorlah"
  • "Document depth south of Waterbirth Island"
  • "Document depth in middle of Menaphite Sea"

Hazard Locations: Some diving requires resistance to:

  • Crystal-Flecked Waters
  • Icy Seas
  • Tangled Kelp

Spyglass Landmarks - 67 Tasks

Get good views of famous locations from specific angles:

Examples:

  • Wizards' Tower from the north
  • Karamja Volcano from the north
  • Prifddinas gates from the southwest
  • Fishing Platform from the south
  • Menaphos pyramid from the west
  • Fortis Colosseum from the south

Note: Must view from the correct direction!

Weather Stations - 44 Tasks

Help a meteorologist document local weather on small islands:

Examples:

  • Small island west of Rimmington
  • Small island north of Port Khazard
  • Isle of Bones
  • South of Crash Island
  • North of Tempoross Cove

Current Testing - 60 Tasks

Use your Current Duck to test ocean currents:

Examples:

  • "Test currents south of small island in Bay of Sarim"
  • "Test currents at mouth of River Amja"
  • "Test currents west of Lum Lagoon"
  • "Test currents off Kharazi Jungle coast"

These are repeatable for XP!

Drink Crate Hunting - 41 Beverages

Find sealed crates and sample exotic drinks:

The Complete List:

  • Smuggled Rum
  • Sorodamin Bru
  • Prying Times
  • Marrow Wine
  • Slug Balm
  • Spinner's Gasp
  • Barracuda Brew
  • Banana Daiquiri
  • Kharazi Cooler
  • Dognose Draught
  • Way Home
  • Platinum Rum
  • Light & Dark
  • Ogre Prayer
  • Point Punch
  • Ooglug
  • Myths Mixer
  • Goldless Ale
  • Destructor's Cocktail
  • Zogre's Kiss
  • Creator's Cocktail
  • Soul Bottle
  • Zul Rye
  • Mango Gin
  • Snake Gravy
  • Crystal Water
  • Underground Milk
  • Elven Wine
  • Sea Spray
  • Banker's Draught
  • Headless Unicornman
  • Soul Juice
  • Crocodile Tears
  • Fishier Stout
  • Toad Cider
  • Blue Lagoon
  • Fishtongue Tonic
  • Endless Night
  • Exile's Welcome
  • Suqah Cola
  • Winter Sun
  • Black Lobster
  • Dwarven Wizard
  • KGP Martini
  • Corpse Reviver
  • Weiss Meltwater
  • Reddest Rum
  • Life Water
  • Possible Albumen
  • Alone at Sea
  • Alco-Sol
  • Portal Perry
  • Congratulation Wine
  • Fish Stoutier
  • Crystal Vodka
  • Comp Kvass
  • Puzzler's Poteen
  • Wild Whisky
  • Roberts Port
  • Sea Shandy
  • Monkfish Stout
  • Lunarshine
  • Drunk Impling
  • Mystery Cider
  • Sailing Cat

Some have AMAZING names!

Generic Discoveries - 134+ Finds

Diverse exploration objectives:

Shipwrecks to Find:

  • Grandyozenaym (Bay of Sarim)
  • Salty Grouper (Mudskipper Sound)
  • Pandemonium II & III
  • Shelled Snail (Witchaven)
  • Balanced Ballast (Skullhorde)
  • Fearless Fremennik
  • Desert Trout
  • Soul Searcher
  • Counterweight
  • Lunar Longship

Other Discoveries:

  • Treacherous rock formations (multiple)
  • Dragon warning statues
  • Crashed gliders (2 locations)
  • Unfortunate corpses
  • Treasure chests
  • Odd aquatic life
  • Megashrimp evidence
  • Sea monkey sightings
  • Cursed artifacts
  • Strange lights
  • Ancient ruins
  • Lost cargo
  • Makeshift flags
  • Books & documents

Port Task Boards:

  • Check boards in major ports for local charting tasks

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PART 6: FISHING & TRAWLING

Sailing introduces new fish and trawling mechanics!

New Fish Species

Common Fish:

  • Sea Bass
  • Grouper
  • Barramundi
  • Squid (drops Squid Beaks for blowpipes!)

Rare Fish:

  • Giant Blue Krill - Trophy fish!
  • Golden Haddock - Trophy fish!
  • Orangefin - Trophy fish!
  • Huge Halibut - Trophy fish!
  • Purplefin - Trophy fish!
  • Swift Marlin - Trophy fish!

Trophy Fish: Can be stuffed and mounted in your POH! Requires Construction levels 64-86

Trawling Mechanics

Trawling Nets come in 3 depth levels:

Depth 1 - Shallow waters

  • Common fish
  • Lower XP rates
  • Faster catches

Depth 2 - Mid-depth

  • Uncommon fish
  • Medium XP rates
  • Moderate speed

Depth 3 - Deep waters

  • Rare fish
  • High XP rates
  • Slower catches

How to Trawl:

  1. Install a trawling net facility
  2. Lower net to desired depth
  3. Sail through fishing zones
  4. Raise net to collect catch
  5. Use chum station for better results!

Best Trawling Zones:

  • Deep ocean areas
  • Near underwater features
  • Use Sonar to locate fish

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PART 7: NAVAL COMBAT

Ship-to-ship combat is REAL!

Combat Basics

How Combat Works:

  1. Install cannons on your boat
  2. Load with cannonballs
  3. Target enemy ships/sea creatures
  4. Fire cannons!
  5. Avoid taking hull damage

Crew Can Help: Crew members with high Privateering stats improve cannon accuracy and damage.

Cannon Stats

Bronze Cannon (Lvl 1)

Accuracy: 25
Damage: 1
Max Ammo Tier: 1
Attack Rate: 5
Range: 10

Iron Cannon (Lvl 1)

Accuracy: 35
Damage: 3
Max Ammo Tier: 2

Steel Cannon (Lvl 5)

Accuracy: 50
Damage: 5
Max Ammo Tier: 3

Mithril Cannon (Lvl 20)

Accuracy: 65
Damage: 8
Max Ammo Tier: 4

Adamant Cannon (Lvl 30)

Accuracy: 90
Damage: 11
Max Ammo Tier: 6

Rune Cannon (Lvl 40)

Accuracy: 136
Damage: 14
Max Ammo Tier: 7

Dragon Cannon (Lvl 60)

Accuracy: 162
Damage: 20
Max Ammo Tier: 8

Cannonball Types

8 tiers - load better cannonballs for more damage!

  • Bronze Cannonballs
  • Iron Cannonballs
  • Steel Cannonballs (regular "cannonball")
  • Mithril Cannonballs
  • Granite Cannonballs
  • Adamant Cannonballs
  • Rune Cannonballs
  • Dragon Cannonballs

Pro Tip: Match cannonball tier to cannon tier for best results!

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PART 8: CREW SYSTEM

Hire crew members to help sail your ship! 10 unique crew available.

Crew Stats

Every crew member has 3 stats:

  • Helmsmanship - Improves steering/navigation
  • Privateering - Improves combat effectiveness
  • Deckhandiness - Improves facility operations

Stat ranges: 1-4 points

All 10 Crew Members

Generic Crew #1

Helmsmanship: 2
Privateering: 1
Deckhandiness: 3

Generic Crew #2

Helmsmanship: 3
Privateering: 2
Deckhandiness: 1

Generic Crew #3

Helmsmanship: 1
Privateering: 4
Deckhandiness: 1

Best for combat!

Generic Crew #4

Helmsmanship: 2
Privateering: 3
Deckhandiness: 1

Generic Crew #5

Helmsmanship: 4
Privateering: 1
Deckhandiness: 1

Best for steering!

Werewolf Sailor

Helmsmanship: 2
Privateering: 4
Deckhandiness: 2

Strong combat stats!

Fremennik Sailor

Helmsmanship: 3
Privateering: 3
Deckhandiness: 2

Well-balanced!

Spirit Angler

Helmsmanship: 4
Privateering: 2
Deckhandiness: 2

Excellent helmsman!

Captain Siad

Helmsmanship: 3
Privateering: 2
Deckhandiness: 3

Great all-rounder!

Ghost Jenkins

Helmsmanship: 2
Privateering: 2
Deckhandiness: 4

Best deckhand!

Crew Capacity:

  • Raft: 0 crew
  • Skiff: 2 crew
  • Sloop: 5 crew

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PART 9: QUESTS

5 Sailing quests confirmed (more coming!)

1. Pandemonium

Difficulty: Novice
Length: Short
Quest Points: 1
Requirements: None!
Start: Port Sarim (Will & Anne)

Rewards:

  • Access to Sailing skill
  • Tutorial completion
  • 1 QP

This is the TUTORIAL quest - everyone starts here!

2. Prying Times

Difficulty: Experienced
Length: Short
Quest Points: 1
Requirements:
  - Sailing 12
  - Smithing 30
  - Pandemonium quest
  - The Knight's Sword quest
  - Recommended: 10 Combat
Start: Falador (Steve Beanie)

Rewards:

  • Crowbar (charting tool!)
  • Sailing XP
  • 1 QP

Unlocks ability to open sealed containers for charting!

3. Current Affairs

Difficulty: Novice
Length: Short
Quest Points: 1
Requirements:
  - Sailing 22
  - Fishing 10
  - Pandemonium quest
Start: Catherby (Arhein)

Rewards:

  • Current Duck (charting tool!)
  • Sailing XP
  • 1 QP

Unlocks current testing activities!

4. Troubled Tortugans

Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: Medium
Quest Points: 1
Series: Tortugan Questline (Part 1/2)
Requirements:
  - Sailing 45
  - Slayer 51
  - Construction 48
  - Hunter 45
  - Woodcutting 40
  - Crafting 34
  - Pandemonium quest
  - Recommended: 60 Combat
Start: Great Conch (Floopa)

Rewards:

  • Access to Great Conch
  • Sailing XP
  • 1 QP

First quest in the Tortugan storyline!

5. The Red Reef

Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: Medium
Quest Points: 2
Series: Tortugan Questline (Part 2/2)
Requirements:
  - Sailing 52
  - Smithing 48
  - Troubled Tortugans quest
  - Recommended: 65 Combat
Start: Great Conch (Raley)
Release: March 25, 2026

Rewards:

  • Access to Sacred Grove
  • Sailing XP
  • 2 QP

Continues the Tortugan storyline!

Upcoming Quest

Burial at Sea

Difficulty: Experienced
Length: Short
Quest Points: 2
Requirements:
  - Sailing 34
  - Smithing 32
  - Pandemonium quest
Start: Falador (Steve Beanie)
Release: March 25, 2026

Rewards:

  • Deep Sea Diving Gear (charting tool!)
  • Sailing XP
  • 2 QP

Unlocks underwater exploration!

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PART 10: BOAT TRIALS

Competitive sailing activities with rankings!

Three Trials Available

Tempor Tantrum

Objective: Deliver rum
Secondary: Recover lost supplies
Ranks: 4 tiers (based on score)

Rankings:

Rank 1: 0 points   - 1 supply  - 10 rum
Rank 2: 180 points - 1 supply  - 14 rum - 10,000 coins
Rank 3: 285 points - 2 supplies - 25 rum - 20,000 coins
Rank 4: 450 points - 3 supplies - 36 rum - 30,000 coins

Rewards:

  • Stormy Key (Swordfish rank)
  • Barrel Stand (Shark rank)
  • Ralph's Fabric Roll (Marlin rank)

Jubbly Jive

Objective: Lure Jubblies
Secondary: Recover lost supplies
Ranks: 4 tiers (based on score)

Rankings:

Rank 1: 0 points   - 1 supply  - 16 jubblies
Rank 2: 206 points - 1 supply  - 20 jubblies - 50,000 coins
Rank 3: 300 points - 2 supplies - 38 jubblies - 75,000 coins
Rank 4: 535 points - 3 supplies - 56 jubblies - 100,000 coins

Rewards:

  • Fetid Key (Swordfish rank)
  • Captured Wind Mote (Shark rank)
  • Gurtob's Fabric Roll (Marlin rank)

Gwenith Glide

Objective: Activate Crystals
Secondary: Recover lost supplies
Ranks: 4 tiers (based on score)
Difficulty: HARDEST trial

Rankings:

Rank 1: 0 points   - 3 supplies - 30 crystals
Rank 2: 200 points - 3 supplies - 30 crystals - 250,000 coins
Rank 3: 370 points - 5 supplies - 60 crystals - 350,000 coins
Rank 4: 615 points - 8 supplies - 96 crystals - 500,000 coins

Rewards:

  • Serrated Key (Swordfish rank)
  • Heart of Ithell (Shark rank)
  • Gwyna's Fabric Roll (Marlin rank)

Special Mechanic: Uses portals from 8 elven clans!

  • Ithell, Amlodd, Cadarn, Crwys
  • Hefin, Iorwerth, Meilyr, Trahaearn

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PART 11: CUSTOMIZATION

Make your boat YOURS!

Paint Schemes - 150+ Options!

Material-Based Colors:

  • Wooden Paint (7 colors)
  • Oak Paint (7 colors)
  • Teak Paint (7 colors)
  • Mahogany Paint (7 colors)
  • Camphor Paint (7 colors)
  • Ironwood Paint (7 colors)
  • Rosewood Paint (7 colors)

Special Paints:

  • Shark Paint
  • Sandy Paint
  • Anglers Paint
  • Salvors Paint
  • Inky Paint
  • Barracuda Paint

Faction Paints:

  • Armadylean
  • Zamorakian
  • Guthixian
  • Saradominist
  • Merchants

Metal-Based Colors:

  • Bronze (7 colors)
  • Iron (7 colors)
  • Steel (7 colors)
  • Mithril (7 colors)
  • Adamant (7 colors)
  • Rune (7 colors)
  • Dragon (7 colors)

Colors Available: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Purple (for each material!)

Boat Trims

Available for Skiff & Sloop:

  • Wooden - Rosewood (7 tiers)
  • Shark, Sandy, Anglers
  • Salvors, Inky, Barracuda
  • Faction trims (Armadyl, Zammy, Guthix, Sara)
  • Merchants trim

Flags

3 Flag Options for each boat type:

  • Tempor Tantrum flag
  • Jubbly Jive flag
  • Gwenith Glide flag

Earned from Boat Trials!

Boat Naming

You can name your boat! Choose wisely - it's part of your sailing identity.

Boat Management Options:

  • Customize appearance
  • Rename boat
  • Bottle boat (store as item)
  • Destroy boat
  • Repair boat
  • Recover lost/capsized boats

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PART 12: TIPS & STRATEGIES

For New Sailors (Levels 1-30)

Getting Started:

  • Complete Pandemonium first - it's required!
  • Start with a Raft - learn the basics
  • Do easy charting - spyglass & current duck tasks
  • Visit nearby ports - Port Sarim, Rimmington, Draynor
  • Upgrade gradually - don't rush to buy expensive gear
  • Focus on exploration - charting gives great XP

Early Money Makers:

  • Trawl for common fish
  • Complete drink crate discoveries
  • Sell trophy fish

Mid-Level Sailors (30-60)

Progression:

  • Upgrade to Skiff at level 15
  • Do Prying Times quest - unlock crowbar!
  • Do Current Affairs quest - unlock current duck!
  • Install multiple facilities - cargo hold + trawling net
  • Hire 2 crew members - balanced stats
  • Start Boat Trials - learn the mechanics

Mid-Level Activities:

  • Mermaid guide diving
  • Weather station mapping
  • Trophy fish hunting
  • Combat practice

High-Level Sailors (60-99)

Endgame Focus:

  • Upgrade to Sloop at level 50
  • Max out upgrades - Rosewood hull, Dragon cannon
  • Complete all quests - unlock everything
  • Hire 5 crew - specialized for your playstyle
  • Master Boat Trials - aim for top ranks
  • Complete all 333+ charting tasks

Endgame Activities:

  • Trophy fish completion
  • All drink crates discovered
  • Max combat setup
  • Collection log completion

Ironman Tips

Self-Sufficient Sailing:

  • Gather all materials yourself
  • Smith your own cannonballs
  • Craft your own hull/keel parts
  • Weave your own cloth for sails

UIM Special Notes:

  • Cargo holds are MUCH smaller (4-10 slots)
  • Plan inventory carefully
  • Can't bottle boats easily
  • Bank access is crucial

Money Making

Best GP/Hour Methods:

Low Level (1-30):

  • Trawling common fish: ~100k/hr
  • Drink crate discoveries: Varies
  • Port delivery tasks: ~150k/hr

Mid Level (30-60):

  • Trophy fish hunting: ~300k/hr
  • Boat Trials (ranked): ~400k/hr
  • Combat activities: ~350k/hr

High Level (60-99):

  • Deep trawling: ~500k/hr
  • High-rank Trials: ~600k/hr
  • Efficient charting routes: ~450k/hr

XP Efficiency

Fastest XP Methods:

Levels 1-15: Current duck testing (repeatable!) Levels 15-30: Spyglass landmarks + easy diving Levels 30-50: Mermaid guide diving + trawling Levels 50-70: Boat Trials + trophy fishing Levels 70-99: Complete all charting + high-end activities

XP Rates:

  • Early game: 10-20k XP/hr
  • Mid game: 30-50k XP/hr
  • Late game: 60-80k XP/hr
  • Efficient high-level: 80-100k XP/hr

Important Hazards

Stormy Seas

  • High winds and waves
  • Requires Storm Resistance (sails)
  • Common in: Tempoross area, Kharazi

Icy Seas

  • Freezing waters
  • Requires Eternal Brazier
  • Common in: Fremennik lands, far north

Fetid Waters

  • Polluted/toxic waters
  • Requires Inoculation Station
  • Common in: Swamps, Isle of Souls, Zul-Andra

Crystal-Flecked Waters

  • Sharp crystal hazards
  • Requires high-tier keel (Adamant+)
  • Common in: Tirannwn (elf lands)

Tangled Kelp

  • Dense kelp forests
  • Requires high-tier helm (Adamant+)
  • Common in: Rainbow Reef, Southern Expanse

Pro Tips

General Wisdom:

  • Install facilities BEFORE long voyages
  • Always carry repair kits on dangerous trips
  • Use crew members strategically for your activity
  • Fast travel between friendly ports to save time
  • Bottle your boat to transport it via teleports
  • Join a clan for group sailing activities
  • Complete charting systematically (region by region)
  • Track your collection log progress

Combat Tips:

  • Match cannonball tier to cannon
  • High Privateering crew = more damage
  • Stay mobile to avoid enemy fire
  • Shields help survive tough encounters
  • Repair between fights!

Exploration Tips:

  • Get ALL charting tools from quests
  • Use maps/guides for drink crate locations
  • Current duck tests are repeatable (free XP!)
  • Spyglass tasks require correct angles
  • Weather stations are on small islands

Boat Trial Tips:

  • Learn the mechanics in low-rank runs
  • Upgrade your boat before attempting high ranks
  • Crew members make a HUGE difference
  • Practice routes for efficiency
  • Lost supplies are secondary objectives (bonus points!)

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FINAL STATISTICS

What Sailing Adds to OSRS:

  • 3 boat types
  • 7 hull upgrade tiers
  • 7 keel upgrade tiers
  • 7 sail upgrade tiers
  • 7 helm upgrade tiers
  • 7 cargo hold tiers
  • 15+ facility types
  • 59 ports & docks worldwide
  • 333+ charting activities:

- 47 mermaid guide dives - 67 spyglass landmarks - 44 weather stations - 60 current tests - 41 drink crates - 134+ generic discoveries

  • 10 unique crew members
  • 7 cannon tiers
  • 8 cannonball types
  • 150+ paint schemes
  • 5 quests (3 on launch, 2 more planned)
  • 3 boat trials with rankings
  • New fish species including trophies
  • Trawling mechanics
  • Ship combat system

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CONCLUSION

Sailing is MASSIVE - easily one of the biggest skill releases in OSRS history! With:

  • Exploration across the entire game world
  • Deep boat customization
  • Naval combat
  • New fishing mechanics
  • 333+ unique activities
  • Competitive trials
  • Crew management
  • Multiple money-making methods

There's something for EVERY type of player!

Whether you're:

  • A completionist (333+ charting tasks!)
  • PvM enthusiast (ship combat!)
  • Skiller (fishing, construction synergy!)
  • Fashionscape lover (150+ paints!)
  • Explorer (59 ports to discover!)
  • Collector (trophy fish, drink crates!)

Sailing has content for you!

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QUICK REFERENCE

Start Here:

  1. Complete "Pandemonium" quest at Port Sarim
  2. Build your first raft
  3. Do "Current Affairs" quest (unlock current duck)
  4. Do "Prying Times" quest (unlock crowbar)
  5. Start exploring and charting!

Essential Early Goals:

  • Upgrade to Skiff (level 15)
  • Install cargo hold + trawling net
  • Complete easy charting tasks
  • Visit 10+ ports
  • Catch first trophy fish

Long-Term Goals:

  • Level 50 Sailing (Sloop unlocked!)
  • Level 99 Sailing (mastery!)
  • Complete all 5 quests
  • All 333+ charting tasks done
  • Top ranks in all Boat Trials
  • Full trophy fish collection
  • All 41 drinks discovered
  • Max boat upgrades (Rosewood/Dragon!)

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GOOD LUCK, SAILOR!

May your sails be full and your cargo hold heavy!

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