Meteora
03-29-2012

u can only learn if u have a job that favorites this skill, since it has no teacher. So get the job, go to GM.

Holfina
06-02-2012

Its just a guess...but maybe this skill affects max sailing speed...needs some testing to comprove, but i really thing it does increase, im feeling im sailing faster with it at rank 11 now that im on a job that have it as favourable than before, when it was capped at rank 10

Fanta
06-02-2012

i think it doesnt increase speed, just longer lasting

Chester
06-03-2012

Yeah just long lasting

Theo
06-15-2012

This is the best skill in the game. Why? Because once you get it, it becomes a crutch that you take for granted. Try going back to manual sail adjusting after using this skill for a day.

Miss Blueberry
06-16-2012

Uhm.. maybe you're on a different boat now than before? Don't forget, that ships have proficiency levels you have to fill up by sailing a lot.. And that some waters have speedups...

Francine
08-23-2013

Does each level of this skill just extend the Sail handling duration time? Or does it also increase speed as well?

Sylvia
08-23-2013

Just duration, afaik. Same with most of these sailing skills.

Sakura
02-01-2014

any advice to grind? im just pressing insert and use skill then delete key to anchor and repeat whole process

Natascha
02-01-2014

that would be the best way I have found

Curious
11-27-2014

At r10 you can go 4 days without having to use it again.

Blake.C
03-23-2017

Starting in Age of Revolution, Sail handling will also boost your ship sailing speed, 1% for every rank. It's not earth shattering but it will help just a little bit. And at least it will make those booster items a tad more useful.

Rufas
03-23-2017

Actually it's 1% for every 2 ranks, capping at 10% at R20.

H.-Gazi
04-17-2017

Confirming that this skill is NOT refinable, pretty shame though :( I've grinded this to R15 to test it... Ah well, at least an headstart for the update xD

Hawthorne
04-20-2017

In addition to the speed boost, sail handling is now a passive ability. Nice if you need an extra space on your hotbar.

Guilder
07-20-2017

There are exactly four unlisted weapons which give +1 to this skill (and also Swordplay and Leadership). They are:

The Sword of the God of the South Wind
The Sword of the God of the North Wind
The Sword of the God of the West Wind
The Sword of the God of the East Wind

Released in Japanese servers as part of a Pre-Gran Atlas launch event which we of GAMA sadly missed, we have only (as of this posting) just seen the release of the Sword of the God of the South Wind (red) weapon. The stats between each sword are identical; that said, who knows if or when the other swords may appear in future bottles/events.

Guilder
07-24-2017

Unlisted foot equips:

Pilgrim of the Ages Boots - +1 Sail Handling/Steering/Frugality. It's randomly awarded from the three reward chests earned during World Clock related Historical Events.
Hermes' Sandals - Hermes' Sandals. +1 Sail Handling; was only available from a 2016 Mystery Bottle drop. Full details on its corresponding page.

Toshiro
11-16-2017

Aide 1 crew or required crew? does it make a difference?

edge
11-16-2017

as far as i know 20% less speed if you, your aide, someone you are towing or his aide have even 1 less than required.
now between anyone of the former having 1 less than required and all having only 1 sailor shouldn't be difference.

Slideman
02-01-2018

You need to have this skill for auto sail?

Blake.C
02-01-2018

No. Auto sail ALWAYS works and is ALWAYS on weather or not you have Sail handling. What Sail handling does now is give 0.5% speed boost for each rank.

Guilder
10-02-2019

+2 Hand equip: Wrought Steel Wrist Armour - Special

Govinda
12-23-2023

+1 Gloves Musician's Gloves

Benjy
08-04-2024

+2 Body: Steam Engineer's Work Suit

Govinda
10-03-2024

+3 Body Occultism Robe

Govinda
10-03-2024

+3 Body Astrologer's Robe

Benjy
10-10-2024

(Real Money)Naadira UWC aide has Sail Handling as support skill~

Guilder
10-24-2024

With Summer Triangle Update, the Epic Biography for Vasco da Gama will allow you to uncap Sail Handling from 20 -> 21.

I am temporarily posting this guide here:

Walkthrough
Chapter 1 "Beyond the Cape of Good Hope"
Lisbon → Talk to Gama at sea in Canary, Open Sea (15274,3848 - Straight southwest from Las Palmas).

*If you are following an admiral, you will be released from following when you enter the waters off the coast of the Canaries or when you talk to Gama.

→ (30 days of sailing required) Cape Verde → (90 days of sailing required) Natal


Chapter 2 "The Deadly Sickness"

Natal (Shipwright) → Mozambique → Mombasa → Malindi → Talk to Gama at sea at India, West coast (3367,4333).
*If you are following the admiral, the follow-up will be canceled when you enter the waters off the west coast of India or when you talk to Gama.


Chapter 3 "Prosperous City"
Calicut - In front of the Viceroy's audience room → (5 days of sailing required) In front of the Viceroy's audience room → South mansion → (60 days of sailing required) South mansion → Trading post district port → Combat immediately after leaving Calicut Enemy:
Armed merchant fleet (Arabian galleys *5): Use horizontal shooting skills and repairs
Friendly force: Gama fleet *3: Use evasion, ballistics, surgery and repair skills
*As with quests, vigilance skills (Caution, High Lookout) are disabled, retreat is possible, truce agreement and tributes are valid, combat can be avoided by entrusted sailing, but it will not progress. Amulet of the Sun, Tortoiseshell Charm and NPC reinforcement from Letter of Approval can be used to progress.


Chapter 4: "A Painful Return"
Malindi → (60 days of sailing) → West coast of Africa → Cape Verde → Azores

Rewards:

Chapter 1 - Beyond the Cape of Good Hope | Wind King Pendant (no-trade) x3
Chapter 2 - Deadly Disease | Tribute Goods for Brigands x3
Chapter 3 - A thriving city | Fisherman's Snacks x5
Chapter 4- A heartbreaking return | Precision Compass


Precision Compass stats:
Accessory
Sail Handling +3
Navigation +2
Formality: 15
Durability: 200
Fame to equip: 10000

Guilder
10-24-2024

The name of Precision Compass in Maris is:

Exquisite Navigator's Compass

Govinda
10-28-2024

+1 Body Voyageur Cloak (male only)