A new book by the famous marine writer Vladimir Shigin is dedicated to the heroes of the Russian sailing fleet. The exploits of most of them, unfortunately, are almost forgotten. This is grossly unfair! Before the reader's gaze, a whole galaxy of outstanding figures of our fleet will pass, the Oks bravely fought the enemies of the Fatherland on the seas and oceans, made incredible trips and made outstanding discoveries, conquered entire states and liberated European capitals, fell in love and hated.