Rib holiday in Poland

[Andre]

Just now found the time to sort out some the holiday snaps and decided to share a few of them with you.

this one is the sea view from the marina

Andre

[Andre]

Here is an encounter with the local pirates

[Andre]

The place is Dziwnow for those who know the area.

[Andre]

The marina at night . Lots of good beer and vodka

[Andre]

My "Seahawk" a Parker 630 Diesel having a spin with his twin brother

[Andre]

and finally my "Seahawk" again

[Charles]

Nice piccies Andre. Looks like Poland is a good place to go ribbing.

[Mike Garside]

Originally posted by Andre
My "Seahawk" a Parker 630 Diesel having a spin with his twin brother

Is that a White Ensign you're flying in the pic that went with this caption, Andre?

[Andre]

Mike
Are you refering to the St. Georges flag cos being a foreign "vessel" in Polish waters I had to fly a flag . I thought the Union Jack would be too obvious so decided on the St.George's. One evening whilst having one of many beers in the marina I was approached by a German yachtsman who told me he couldn't think what that flag was , firstly he thought of Denmark then Iceland and then it dawned on him FOOTBALL and BECKHAM of course England. Just shows what football and Beckham have done to make the English flag known to a wider audience.
Andre

[Manos]

very nice pics and nice boat too.
Poland looks very nice.
I've been in Gdansk taking delivery (as a third officer) of a passenger ship (ferry) sometime a go (about 20 years+ ago) it was winter, (about this time Christmas), very cold and misrable.
I was very supprised that after we sailed and had to look in what use to be the officers lockers to find lots of bottles with neat spirit.
I was very inocent those days and asked the Greek Captain what that was for? The reply 'They drink it neat spiriti in Poland he said'. I was cob smaked LOLOL
However, I suppose in any country that someone visits to have a good time he should know the right places to go and see (there you need one with local knowledge). And you Andre (from what I see) certainly know where the right places are in Poland.
Would love to get there one day.

[Andre]

Manos

Thanks you for your kind words in respect of my Parker rib . I should mention that the engine has a lot to do with the performance so I am very pleased with the Mercruiser 1.7 TDI with Laser 21" prop and of course even more pleased after refuelling when I look at the bill with a smile. Just to think how much that would have been if I had opted for a petrol engine

as for Poland then yes it is a great place for a rib holiday. 300 miles of coastline all one long sandy beach and no tides. Checkout the Millenium issue of RI and read about Rib racing in Poland .
And by the way look at the pics again no dry suits just T-shirts & shorts like in Greece. If I go again next year then I am very keen to do a cruise to the Isle of Bornholm perhaps even circumnavigate it .

Andre

[Manos]

I said what I thought about your boat. It looks very nice and fast!!
About Poland ALL SOUNDS GOOD TO ME!!
Can you tell me please what are the temperatures during the summer time?? Also (very important) what is the sea temperature.
I have two 7mtrs RIBs one in the UK (will be taking delivery in Feb?march 2003 with 150 VMax Yam- Formula 2 converted) and one got it last year with a 200 VMax Yam both with standard Yam 21" SS props.
Consumption is OK at about 1.2-1.5 litrs per mile. So I don;t complain.
Speed FAST - VERY FAAAAAST!!
If family agrees we may venture it to Poland after the Greek hols for 4-5 days.
Will see how things go.

[Andre]

Manos
You were not thinking of going there by ways of the sea. Michael from Sark on Braveheart II tried that in 2000 but the weather was against him and only got as far as Cuxhaven. Wanted to join the off shore rib race which had its start in Dziwnow. A team from RI took part. By road a hell of a long way like going from the south coast to Oban only the ferry bit adds on to the cost
Next time when towing I will most probably try out Harwich to Cuxhaven and enjoy the cruise.
The weather is good in July and August sometimes temp go up to 30 degrees C as for the water quite warm but the morning swim b...dy cold. The people are very friendly and big ribs create quite a stare very few in private hands

Andre

[Manos]

Tks fr the msg.
I don't think I will go sail it there (I value my life too much for that short of thing). I most probably tow the boat on a ferry. There must be ferries from the UK to Poland.
Thanks for the info again.

[Andre]

Manos
checkout www.polmax.com.pl
and open "osrodek marina" and "porcik jachtowy"
you will see that it is in English so no problems here
I was staying in the wooden house by the marina
You will see the habour master / passport control building on the other side of the river and it is up them who goes out to sea and who does not. With my SSR registration document, RYA certificate, safety equipment on board, and of course passport no problems. This is a good thing cos stops those who want to go out without any safety equipment and unsafe boats ect

But if one fitted a tube around ones bath tub stuck an outboard on the back and launched it from the beach then that is OK . can't think what fool would want to do such thing anyway

Andre

[Manos]

Thanks very much
The place looks fantastic!!
Will have to convince wife and children now !! LOLOL
Cheers

[Charles]

Judging by all the places you are going next year I seriously doubt wether you will have enough hours in the day?!

[Manos]

I run my own bizs and in the summer I take 2 months off July and August.
We spend 3 weeks in Greece and then we just go around seeing other places. I think I'll manage. LOL