OSRS Sailing How to Get a Crew
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Sailing gets a lot smoother once you start filling your boat with real crew, so knowing how to unlock each one helps you grow fast.
How to Get Crew in Sailing
You unlock your first crewmate at Sailing level 40. Talk to Jobless Jim in Port Sarim, then head to the Crew Registrar in the Pandemonium to place him into your boat. More crewmates appear as you reach higher Sailing levels, and your total crew slots rise at fixed breakpoints.
How Crew Stats Work on Your Boat
Crewmates bring three stats that shape how your ship performs. Helmsmanship controls steering strength during rough seas. Privateering supports your gear during storms or combat. Deckhandiness handles manual work like salvaging and basic ship tasks. Picking a mix of these stats helps your boat feel more stable as you explore harder waters.
Crew slots also scale with your Sailing level. You start with one slot at level 40, then more slots unlock all the way up to level 95. Some Facilities can change how your slots appear on your layout.
All Crewmates and How to Find Them
Jobless Jim
Sailing level needed 40
Location Port Sarim
Requirements none
Role balanced starter stats for early routes
Ex Captain Siad
Sailing level needed 50
Location Desert Mining Camp
Requirements Tourist Trap
Role strong steering with steady gear support
Adventurer Ada
Sailing level needed 55
Location the Pandemonium
Requirements none
Role quick navigation and simple manual help
Cabin Boy Jenkins
Sailing level needed 60
Location Crandor
Requirements Dragon Slayer I
Role high deckhandiness for tougher tasks
Oarswoman Olga
Sailing level needed 65
Location Burgh de Rott
Requirements In Aid of the Myreque
Role heavy privateering for gear focused trips
Jittery Jim
Sailing level needed 70
Location Port Khazard
Requirements none
Role gear centered support with sharp boosts
Bosun Zarah
Sailing level needed 80
Location Etceteria
Requirements Royal Trouble
Role balanced stats for long distance sailing
Jolly Jim
Sailing level needed 85
Location Brimhaven
Requirements none
Role steady mid high Sailing performance
Spotter Virginia
Sailing level needed 90
Location Ruins of Unkah
Requirements one hundred Tempoross subdues
Role strong spotting for bad weather and gb-proxy paths
Sailor Jakob
Sailing level needed 95
Location Catherby
Requirements none
Role top tier steering for advanced seas
Final Blurb
Crew makes Sailing feel way more manageable once you start collecting them. Keep leveling, check every port, and build a team that fits your route so your ship feels tougher each time you leave the dock.
FAQ
How do I get my first crewmate
Reach level 40 and talk to Jobless Jim in Port Sarim.
How do I assign crew
Visit the Crew Registrar in the Pandemonium and place them in your open slots.
Do Facilities change crew slots
Some parts can shift your layout, so your slot count may adjust.
Can I swap crew freely
Yes you can reassign or remove them at the Registrar.
Do crew stats matter in early Sailing
Yes small boosts help with steering, salvaging, and simple boat tasks.
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