A Museum of Polish Sailing will be established in Władysławowo. A letter of intent to build the museum was signed by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage Piotr Gliński, the mayor of Władysławowo, Roman Kużel, and Robert Domżał – director of the National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk, of which the museum under construction will be a branch.

The aim of establishing the Museum of Polish Sailing in Władysławowo is to preserve, commemorate and promote the rich history of sailing in Poland. The museum will make it possible to learn about the history of sailing, discover fascinating facts about the achievements of Polish sailors and understand the importance of the sea in the culture and development of our country. Visitors will be able to enjoy unique and interesting exhibitions, models of yachts, maps and archives.

The space will be filled, among others, with legendary Polish yachts: “Opty” by Leonid Teliga, “Kumka IV” (most probably the first ever welded yacht) and “Dal” (on which Poles crossed the Atlantic in the 1930s). Other priceless exhibits include the yacht “Mazurek”, on which Krystyna Chojnowska-Liskiewicz undertook an extraordinary undertaking – solo sailing around the world.

In addition, the museum will house hundreds of artefacts allowing visitors to explore the rich history and culture of Polish sailing. The building will also serve as a meeting and support centre for communities connected to the sea, including sailors, fishermen, researchers and sailing enthusiasts.

“The city is planning to build a yacht marina in the immediate vicinity, so the practice of sailing will be linked to memory and heritage. The museum will introduce the ethos of the sea and the values that guide sailors. It will be a place we can all be proud of, serving not only the inhabitants of Władysławowo, but also all Poles”, announced Minister Gliński.

Arkadiusz Słomczyński