OSRS Sailing Training Guide | Best Training Methods
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This guide highlights the best Sailing training methods so you always know which activities give the strongest XP as you move through the oceans.
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Top Sailing XP Methods
Sailing XP comes from a mix of charting zones, courier routes, salvaging wrecks, bounty hunts, Barracuda Trials, deep sea trawling, ocean encounters, and ship combat. Each method shines at different levels and rewards you for using the right boat upgrades.
Sea Charting
Sea charting gives one time XP whenever you finish a charting point or complete a full area. It is fast at every stage because routes unlock as your ship improves. Use your helm, follow each marker, and clear areas to stack bonus XP. Charting is also the easiest method to mix between other activities.
Courier Tasks
Courier tasks move cargo between ports and reward Sailing XP plus logs, nails, and gems for upgrades. Running two tasks at once improves efficiency pretty nicely. These tasks never scale out, so they work as steady XP fillers during all stages of training.
Shipwreck Salvaging
Shipwreck salvaging gives consistent XP and materials. Sail next to a wreck, deploy your salvaging hook, and drop the items into your cargo. Stronger boats reach deeper wrecks with better salvage. This method fits well alongside charting runs and courier routes.
Ocean Encounters
Ocean encounters appear at random and give free Sailing experience. Look for mysterious glows, strong winds, castaways, lost goods, clue turtles, and Ocean Man. Since there are no level requirements, these events boost XP naturally as you travel.
Bounty Tasks
Bounty tasks unlock at higher levels and send you after sea creatures. Completing these gives fixed XP rewards and breaks up long travel routes. Since bounties point you across different oceans, each hunt doubles as map coverage and charting setup.
Deep Sea Trawling
Deep sea trawling gives hybrid Fishing and Sailing XP. Track a shoal, sail over it, deploy the trawling net, and position your boat so your crewmate can collect fish. This works especially well when you want XP while gathering food and secondaries.
Barracuda Trials
Barracuda Trials are obstacle routes where you deliver rum and supplies as fast as possible. Each trial has different ranks with first clear XP bonuses. Once you unlock faster boats and better gear these trials become strong XP bursts.
Ship Combat
Ship combat gives XP every time you land a hit with your cannon. Face the monster with your starboard hull, fire the cannon, and keep your ship repaired. Combat XP scales with damage, so stronger cannons and better positioning improve your gains.
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Final Blurb
Training Sailing becomes more efficient when you rotate methods instead of relying on one system. Chart seas, run courier tasks, salvage wrecks, complete trials, and use encounters to keep your XP moving forward every trip across the water.
Now get out there and watch out for pirates. Best of luck, sailors!
FAQ
What is the most consistent Sailing training method
Charting and salvaging give reliable XP at all levels.
Which method gives the largest XP bursts
First clears of Barracuda Trials give strong one time XP boosts.
Are courier tasks worth doing
Yes. They give steady XP and materials for upgrades.
Does trawling help long term
It gives hybrid XP and fits naturally into your training route.
Can ship combat be used for XP
Yes. Damage dealt with cannons gives Sailing experience.
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