This nautical verb means to sail toward land and arrive, typically putting into a harbor. Luke 8:26 records that Jesus and disciples 'sailed to' the region of the Gerasenes, across the lake from Galilee. The aorist indicates completed voyage arrival. Classical usage shows this specifically for sailing from open sea to shore, or down a river to a destination. The 'down' prefix may suggest movement toward shore from deeper water. All translation witnesses preserve the maritime context. The single New Testament occurrence sets the scene for Jesus' encounter with the demoniac.