The film shows these women as they navigate the sea, calculate routes and perform tasks such as hoisting the sails and steering the ship. The documentary features women of different ages and backgrounds, including an apprentice on a cargo ship, a retiree traveling alone on a cruise ship, and a group of young people on a sailing trip for intercultural understanding.

The sea serves as a unifying element between the stories, and Serafin Spitzer's film footage captures the vastness and beauty of the sea in black and white. The film offers an alternative perspective on the seas, one that goes beyond the male portrayal in classic adventure films.