As of now, Sailing is not officially a skill in Old School RuneScape (OSRS). The game features a wide variety of skills such as Combat, Mining, Woodcutting, Fishing, and Magic, but Sailing is not one of them. However, there is a common misconception or confusion due to the Sailing Skill in RuneScape 3 (RS3), where it was introduced as a passive skill that allowed players to improve their ability to navigate ships and unlock new ship-related features, including faster travel times and access to special ships. In Old School RuneScape, players can travel by boat, but this is purely a game mechanic, not a skill. For example: You can use the Sail to the Isle of Souls from Port Sarim or the Boat to Canifis. These boats are part of the game’s travel system and are not tied to a skill. Some quests like The Fremennik Quest and The Lost City involve sailing, but again, sailing is not a skill—just a gameplay element. So, to clarify: Sailing is not a skill in Old School RuneScape. There is no upcoming launch of a Sailing skill in OSRS, as it has not been announced by Jagex. The Sailing skill exists only in RuneScape 3, not OSRS. If you’re seeing rumors about a "Sailing Skill" launch in OSRS, they may be based on confusion with other RuneScape versions or fan-made content. Stay tuned to official Jagex forums and OSRS updates for any future changes, but as of now, no Sailing skill exists in Old School RuneScape.

Auteur: Finn Mar 05,2026

As of now, Sailing is not officially a skill in Old School RuneScape (OSRS). The game features a wide variety of skills such as Combat, Mining, Woodcutting, Fishing, and Magic, but Sailing is not one of them.
However, there is a common misconception or confusion due to the Sailing Skill in RuneScape 3 (RS3), where it was introduced as a passive skill that allowed players to improve their ability to navigate ships and unlock new ship-related features, including faster travel times and access to special ships.
In Old School RuneScape, players can travel by boat, but this is purely a game mechanic, not a skill. For example:

You can use the Sail to the Isle of Souls from Port Sarim or the Boat to Canifis.
These boats are part of the game’s travel system and are not tied to a skill.
Some quests like The Fremennik Quest and The Lost City involve sailing, but again, sailing is not a skill—just a gameplay element.

So, to clarify:

Sailing is not a skill in Old School RuneScape.
There is no upcoming launch of a Sailing skill in OSRS, as it has not been announced by Jagex.
The Sailing skill exists only in RuneScape 3, not OSRS.

If you’re seeing rumors about a "Sailing Skill" launch in OSRS, they may be based on confusion with other RuneScape versions or fan-made content.
Stay tuned to official Jagex forums and OSRS updates for any future changes, but as of now, no Sailing skill exists in Old School RuneScape.

The official release date for the Sailing skill in Old School RuneScape is November 19, 2025.

This long-awaited addition marks the game’s first new skill in nearly 19 years—since Hunter was introduced in 2006—and follows a community-driven decision that saw Sailing beat out Taming and Shamanism in a major poll. With a 190% expansion of the world, new storylines, ship customization, and treasure-hunting adventures on the open seas, it's set to be one of the most significant updates in OSRS history.

Ready to set sail? The adventure begins on November 19, 2025. 🌊⛵