Captain Matt is a sailor and musician who has blended life on the water with songwriting and live performance along the Gulf Coast. Using his sailboat, Creola, as a touring base, he brings music and sailing together in a lifestyle shaped by coastal living and community. After building a career and family life ashore, a spontaneous TikTok live reignited his connection to music, leading to a growing audience drawn to his authentic, coastal-inspired songs. Captain Matt continues to share his music, sailing experiences, and stories from the water with a community that connects deeply to both the sea and the sound. 

Hayden and Radeen Cochran are the passionate cruising couple behind S/V Island Spirit, a 1995 Island Packet 35. Since 2001, they’ve sailed over 30,000 nautical miles along the U.S. East Coast, through the Bahamas, and throughout the Caribbean. Known for their generous spirit and detailed cruising knowledge, they share valuable insights into anchorages, passage routes, and life aboard. As longtime ambassadors of the Island Packet community, they’ve become well-known figures in the liveaboard sailing world. Whether it’s navigating the shallow waters of the Exumas or dropping anchor off the shores of St. Martin, Hayden and Radeen bring experience, adventure, and warmth to every destination they visit. 

 Lutrell and Steven are the duo behind Fresh2Salty — two friends from completely different backgrounds who found common ground on the water. Lutrell brings the “fresh,” coming into boating with new eyes, curiosity, and a contagious sense of excitement for every first-time experience. Steven brings the “salty,” with years of coastal living, hands-on knowledge, and the confidence that only comes from a lifetime around boats. Together, they blend beginner energy and seasoned skill, taking viewers along for real, unpolished, often hilarious moments as they learn, teach, fix things, break things, and chase the next adventure. Fresh2Salty is all about showing that anyone can jump into the boating lifestyle — whether you’re fresh, salty, or somewhere in between. 

Hi, I’m Luke!

Welcome aboard SV Songbird– there’s room for everyone here on my mighty 27 foot sailboat.

SV Songbird may be small, but she holds the greatest gift I’ve ever been given: a fulfilling life. Please follow along, reach out, connect, take risks that are meaningful to you, and pursue a fulfilling life. With your help, Songbird and I will make it around the globe.

 Oliver is the captain and creative force behind Sailing Phoenix, where he shares his passion for bluewater cruising, adventure, and self-reliance at sea. Known for his calm presence, strong seamanship, and deep respect for the ocean, Oliver documents life aboard Phoenix as he explores remote coastlines, tackles real-world sailing challenges, and inspires others to pursue a life of freedom under sail. His videos blend education, storytelling, and the raw beauty of cruising life—making Sailing Phoenix a favorite among sailors and dreamers alike. 

 Ryan Rayfield is the owner and captain of Sail Libra, known for turning offshore sailing dreams into real ocean miles. With decades of experience on the water, Ryan has logged thousands of offshore passages, led sailors across major routes, and built a reputation for calm leadership and true seamanship. What began as his personal love for passagemaking has grown into a program that gives both new sailors and salty veterans the chance to experience authentic offshore adventure without owning a boat. Ryan’s passion is helping people discover confidence at sea — from night watches and heavy-weather handling to the quiet magic of long ocean crossings. A natural teacher, he believes anyone can become offshore-ready with the right guidance, the right boat, and the right miles. Sail Libra is his way of sharing the ocean with those who feel its pull.