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Celebrities back campaign to restore yacht of Cold War spy Ryszard Kukliński who was forced to abandon it after defecting to the West

Although much of its history remains shrouded in rumour, it is known that Kukliński conducted some of his espionage activities on the yacht. Fundacja Jack Strong /Facebook

Celebrities including songstress Natalia Przybysz, sailing legend Roman Paszke, explorer Marek Kamiński and celebrated author Professor Norman Davies have been taken on to help raise the profile of the costly restoration project. 

Polish sailor wins silver at ILCA Women's World Championship in Oman

Agata Barwińska of Poland has won the silver medal at the 2021 ILCA 6 (Radial) Women's World Championship, which ended in Al Mussanah, Oman, on Monday.

How a-BOAT this! Sailor looking to fulfil boyhood dream by becoming first Pole to circumnavigate globe solo in boat he built in his garage

Starting in October 2021 from the coastal city of Gdynia, sailing instructor and pet shop owner Marcin Klimczak intends to complete his epic round journey in 280-300 days, or the equivalent of 10 months, in his 9-metre-long boat made of wood.

Tokyo 2020: is Team PL on track for glory?

As the Olympics enters its final few days, we bring you the highs and lows of Poland’s week.

Poland's sailors scoop silver in Tokyo

Agnieszka Skrzypulec and Jolanta Ogar won Olympic silver for Poland in the women's 470 sailing class at the Enoshima Yacht Harbour, Japan, on Wednesday.

This Buoy! 12-year-old wins gold at international sailing world champion-ship

Józef Krasowski proved he’s ‘knot’ too bad after becoming the youngest Pole to ever win a world championship sporting event when he secured a blistering 36 point victory at the O’pen Skiff international regatta in Calsetta, Sardinia. So, how a-boat that! 

It was 40 years ago today! Anniversary marks sailor’s historic solo circumnavigation of the globe

Setting off on June 12th 1979, Henryk Jaskuła spent 344 days alone at sea before arriving in Gdynia on May 20th 1980, becoming the first Pole in history to make the voyage.

Incredible ‘white-knuckle’ memoir of first Pole to sail cross Atlantic is translated into English after being found by stepson

Written over 80 years ago, the book by cavalryman and sailor Andrzej Bohomolec and entitled The Voyage of the Yacht Dal, was found hidden among family documents. Intrigued to know more about the contents, stepson Anthony Keith had them translated. He was stunned by what he discovered.

Little Chef – Big Deal

From legal texts to muffins: the story behind one of Warsaw leading cooking schools for kids.

Youth sailing festival unfurls its sails off Gdynia’s shores

The port will play host to the Hempel Youth Sailing World Championships between July 13-19.

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Tale of thwarted love which inspired Mickiewicz’s greatest works to be turned into epic new film

Titled Uncertainty, the ambitious mega-production promises an intimate portrayal of the young Mickiewicz during a turbulent love affair, which would sow seeds of inspiration, ultimately germinating in works that would go on to become the cornerstone of Poland's literary heritage.

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