RuneScape Sailing skill announced

Fremennik Yacht requires 55 Construction and 40 Sailing. Must be built at Fremennik docks.

The long-awaited Sailing skill has finally been announced. It will be released in the next few weeks for Member's only. Jagex describes it as, "a new way to transport your goods and yourself around Gielinor." To start Sailing, players must first read the Book on Sailing received from Captain Siad. The quest is pretty easy. Speak to Captain Siad again and he'll tell you that Barfy Bill in Lumbridge can help you build your first canoe. Canoes can only be used on rivers; there are four types: Log canoe, Dugout canoe, Stable Dugout canoe, and Wake canoe. You'll need any type of hatchet to cut logs and make canoes at various canoe stations along the River Lum. At level 29 Sailing, you are able to make River Barge (pictured below). You can only use Oak Logs to make Barges.

Something to think about: What will this update do to log prices?

To start Sailing, players must read the Book of Sailing.

Level 1 Sailing: Canoes
Level 29 Sailing: River Barge (Varrock only)
Level 33 Sailing: Jungle Barge (Brimhaven only)
Level 37 Sailing: Sea Barge
Level 40 Sailing: Fremennik Yacht (Fremennik only)
Level 40 Sailing: Light Caravel
Level 47 Sailing: Falador Clipper (Port Sarim only)
Level 55 Sailing: Heavy Caravel
Level 61 Sailing: Penance Warship
Level 66 Sailing: Schooner
Level 70 Sailing: King's Ferry (Ardougne only)
Level 74 Sailing: Flying Dutchman (Port Phasmatys only)
Level 79 Sailing: Dwarven Hullboat

Canoes are the easiest type of boats you can sail.

Barges require a high Construction level to build but only 29 Sailing to sail.

Light Caravel is a type of small ship.