Recipe PDF
Basic Sailboat Sourdough Bread
A simple, beautiful sourdough loaf — seasoned with salt, made with patience.
Get the Recipe→Salt Sail & Style — Sail Slow. Eat Well. Dress the Part.
Digital Downloads
Free Sailing Checklist and Guides
Free Download
Pre-Departure Checklist
A printable checklist to run through before every sail — so nothing gets missed and every departure is confident and safe.
Download Free↓Stan Store
Shop Now →
More printable guides, digital downloads, and coastal resources — all in the Salt Sail & Style shop.
Browse all products→From the Galley
My Recipe PDFs
Sailboat Life · Faith
From Haul-Out to Homecoming: Our 60-Day Adventure
What began as a routine haul-out for scheduled maintenance quickly became a 60-day journey of unexpected discoveries, repairs, decisions, and valuable lessons.
Throughout this series, we take you behind the scenes as we care for our Catalina 400 MKII, SV Sola Gratia — from inspections and repairs to launch day and the sail home across Corpus Christi Bay.
"It's about stewardship, perseverance, trusting God's timing, and finding gratitude even when plans don't go as expected."
Read the Full Story→
Sailing Basics
New to sailing?
Start here.
What to Wear on Your First Day Sail
Layers, grip, and the one thing everyone forgets to bring.
Read the Guide→5 Things Every Weekend Sailor Should Know
Simple skills that make every sail smoother and more enjoyable.
Read the Guide→
Coastal Style
Dressed for the Water, Ready for Anything
- Sun protective shirt — lightweight, long-sleeved, and the smartest thing you can wear on the water.
- Comfortable shorts — easy to move in whether you're at the helm or stepping off the dock.
- Polarized sunglasses — essential for cutting glare on the water all day long.
- Life jacket — always on, always stylish when it keeps you safe on every sail.