The publication about Czech and Slovak seafaring will guide you through the development of this remarkable phenomenon of a country that is more than far from the sea. It contains many stories of the most outstanding Czech and Slovak sailors of the 20th and 21st centuries who managed to sail around the world. From the impressive recollection of the legendary personality Rudolf Krautschneider through the authentic stories of Richard Konkolský, Jozef Varsányi, Jiří Albrecht, Ivan Orl, Oldřich Karásk, František Sýkora, Jiří Denk, Vlad Porvaznik and others to the supplemented, latest narration by Martin Doleček. When and why did our sailors think of sailing around the world? How can a ship be built in our conditions? What did they overcome during the voyages and what pitfalls and dangers did they get into? What did the cruise give them and what did it take away? Where is the shortest route from the heart of Europe to the sea? You will find the answer to these and many other questions in this unique publication, which also includes a clear history of seafaring, a lot of factual data about the technical parameters of specific ships and information necessary for knowledge of seafaring. The book is richly accompanied by photographs, period materials and a hand-painted separately inserted map with marked routes. It is complemented by beautiful illustrations by Mikkel Odehnalů. So bye! Come to the sea with us!