Synonyms of sailing

1. seafaring, navigation, sailing, employment, work: usage: the work of a sailor
2. sailing, water travel, seafaring: usage: riding in a sailboat
3. sailing, departure, going, going away, leaving: usage: the departure of a vessel from a port
4. glide, gliding, sailplaning, soaring, sailing, flight, flying: usage: the activity of flying a glider

1. sail, travel, journey: usage: traverse or travel on (a body of water); "We sailed the Atlantic"; "He sailed the Pacific all alone"
2. sweep, sail, move: usage: move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions; "The diva swept into the room"; "Shreds of paper sailed through the air"; "The searchlights swept across the sky"
3. sail, boat: usage: travel on water propelled by wind; "I love sailing, especially on the open sea"; "the ship sails on"
4. voyage, sail, navigate, travel, journey: usage: travel on water propelled by wind or by other means; "The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow"