Best places and routes to sail in region. Weather, trade winds and important details for perfect sailing holidays in Poland.
Poland is a country in Central Europe, a new direction of tourism in the Old World. In Poland, travelers are attracted by ski resorts, historical monuments, local coloring, yachting and many other things.
The waters of Poland are perfect for yacht cruise. The northern part of the country is washed by the Baltic Sea, there are many comfortable marines and a huge selection private yacht charters, many of which were built here.
At the moment Poland cannot compete with the main tourist countries of Europe (for example, with France), and is inferior to them in terms of living standards, so the cost of recreation in this country makes it quite affordable.There are over 900 companies in Poland that are engaged in the construction of yachts and sailboats.
You can rent a boat, a sailing or motor yacht, and a catamaran in the tourist centers of Mikolajki, Gizycko, Węgorzewo, Ryn, Pisz and Ilava. Pre-order makes the price of renting a yacht much cheaper.
Conditions for yachting have been created in the marinas in Szczecin, Trzebez, Leba, Gdynia, Gdańsk and Horki Zachodna. There are good marinas in Gdynia. There are four yacht clubs operating here. We also recommend visiting Gdańsk on the Motlawa River. There is a repair shop in Kolobrzeg's yacht harbor. It is located 50 miles east of Swinoujscie.
There are many water sports options in Poland:
The festival of alternative rock music OFF takes place every year in the town of Katowice. In the first week of August, both young talents and world-famous headliners come here to perform.
On July 28, Kraków hosts a colorful festival of summer solstice. Also, many fairs and sightseeing historical tours happen in Poland.
Yachting capital of Poland is the city of Mikolajki, in which the shores of two large lakes converge — Talty and Mikołajskie.
The main destination for tourists is the “land of a thousand lakes” — Masurian lakes. They are connected by natural and artificial canals, which makes traveling along them endless. And on the banks you will see towns and picturesque villages, diverse nature and local architectural monuments.
Another large port of Gizycko is located in the northern part of Masurian lakes. There are many convenient marinas, the most famous of which is the national pride of Poland — eco marina.
On the shores of Lake Ryn, you can see the ancient castle of the Teutonic Order. And if you want to take a break from water, there is a wide range of entertainment on land, including horse riding, fishing, excursions and many others.
An example of a yacht route in Poland:
In Poland, there are international airports in Warsaw, Gdansk, and Olsztyn. There are bus and train routes throughout the country. Passenger boats ply between many cities separated by waterways.
The climate in Poland is moderate. It varies in different parts of the country. But you can emphasize quite warm winters (except for mountains where ski resorts are located) and summer without exhausting heat.
In summer, winds blow from southwest to northwest, squalls and rains are frequent. From May to September, the average wind strength near the coast is 2-3 points, in the open sea 3 points. The winters in the country are cold.
There is snow and ice from November to March.
The most reliable weather forecasts and navigation warnings from Navtex (Stockholm).
Polish Maritime Meteorological Service is Witowo Radio (pronounced vitovo) MMSI 002610210, broadcasts weather forecasts for the western, southern, southeastern, central, and northern Baltic Sea regions.
The transmission is announced on VHF 16 at 01:33, 7:33, 13:33, 19:33 UTC, 2720 kHz, and on VHF 24, 25, 26. The program is broadcast first in English, then in Polish.