In a review for AllMusic, Charity Stafford called the album "a quiet, moving masterpiece," and wrote: "To Sail, to Sail is a beautiful, reflective album that creates a sense of wistfulness and nostalgia. Frith has never sounded so lyrical before, although the spiky, cerebral aspect of his music remains undimmed."[5]
Marc Medwin, writing for All About Jazz, commented: "To Sail, To Sail... is a study in contrast, space and unpretentious virtuosity... Continuing in the tradition of Guitar Improvisations and Clearing, Frith has fashioned a radical series of sonic excursions whose recorded sound is as beautiful and as subtle as the playing."[4]
In an article for Something Else Reviews, Mark Saleski stated: "What's really cool about releases like this is the new set of possibilities that is presented. I mean, I don't know who Camel Zekri or Robbie Basho are but if they're big in Frith's mind, it would be silly to not check them out."[6]
