About the book: 1981 / The book, which is the author's travel notes, tells about the voyage of the Soviet sailing ship "Comrade" along the route Ventspils - Gothenburg - Plymouth - Canary Islands - Bermuda - Newport - New York - Azores - Ceuta - Piraeus - Odessa and his participation in the international sailing regatta Operation Sail-76. The reader will learn the history and rules of international competitions, get acquainted with their participants, as well as with modern training sailing ships. The book is intended for a wide range of readers interested in sailing and sea travel..