Current Affairs Quest Guide
OSRS Current Affairs walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
Current Affairs unlocks the current duck, a Sailing tool that lets you chart currents. It needs 22 Sailing (not boostable) and 10 Fishing, plus completion of Pandemonium.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Novice |
| Length | Short |
| Quest points | 1 |
| Series | None |
| Start point | Talk to Arhein on the Catherby docks. |
Requirements
Skill Requirements
| Skill | Level |
|---|---|
| Sailing | 22 (not boostable) |
| Fishing | 10 |
Quest Requirements
Items Needed
- Charcoal (obtainable during the quest)
- 50 coins
Recommended
- A boat docked at the Catherby docks (required at the end of the quest)
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
Rewards
- 1 Quest point
- 1,400 Sailing experience
- 1,000 Fishing experience
- Access to Sea charting/Current
- The current duck
- The mayor of Catherby
- 25 sawmill coupon (oak plank)
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Current Affairs FAQ
01What do I need for Current Affairs?
22 Sailing (not boostable) and 10 Fishing, plus completion of Pandemonium. Bring 50 coins and have a boat docked at Catherby for the end of the quest.
02What does Current Affairs unlock?
The current duck, which lets you chart currents while sailing, plus Sailing and Fishing experience and the Mayor of Catherby.
03What are the rewards for Current Affairs?
1 Quest point, 1,400 Sailing and 1,000 Fishing experience, the current duck, the Mayor of Catherby and 25 oak sawmill coupons.
04How long does Current Affairs take?
It is a Short Novice quest with a fair amount of sailing and form-filling.
05Do I need a boat for Current Affairs?
Yes. You need a boat docked at the Catherby docks at the end of the quest to chart the current.
06Is Current Affairs worth doing?
It is worth doing for the current duck and Sailing experience, and it is a quick 1 Quest point.
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Sources & methodology
XP rates, requirements, and drop data in this guide are cross-checked against the OSRS Wiki and verified against in-game behaviour. Grand Exchange prices move daily, so treat GP/hr figures as estimates and confirm current prices with the OSRS Wiki price tracker before committing to a method.
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