The stormsailer served as an aerial craft, specifically designed for stormsea races on the planet of Pheryon. Lacking both wings and engines, this vehicle relied entirely on wind power and its sails for propulsion. Certain stormsailer pilots would take extreme risks by flying their stormsailers incredibly close to the stormsea surface, an area known for its treacherous weather, hoping to gain a speed advantage. These risky actions only paid off roughly 50% of the time, and failure often resulted in deadly outcomes.
During a skirmish on Pheryon in 34 ABY, Resistance pilot Poe Dameron and journalist Suralinda Javos commandeered a stormsailer to get away from a trio of pirates. Dameron skillfully piloted the craft through the tumultuous stormsea until they reached a secure docking location.