Taking advantage of the proximity of Olivia Business Centre to the sea, we have prepared a unique offer for the growing community of our centre – the Olivia Yacht Club. As part of it, we returned m.in. to the formula of popular and practical meetings led by Mateusz Kusznierewicz, Olympic champion and world champion in sailing. The first training and regatta took place on 5 September.

On that day, in the late afternoon, a group of almost forty Olivia Business Centre Residents met at the National Sailing Centre in Gdańsk. In one of the conference rooms, the participants of the meeting listened carefully to the words of Mateusz Kusznierewicz, who explained the basic rules of the regatta and gave practical tips.

After a short briefing and getting acquainted with the basic rules of the regatta, the participants divided into crews and, under the supervision of instructors, started rigging yachts. The meeting was attended by people of various levels of advancement, including complete beginners. However, there was at least one person on board with experience as a helmsman.

After practicing the basic manoeuvres, the five-minute signal was given for the start of the first race. The route was simple, we had to go around the port side of the buoy and pass the starting line again. The regatta went smoothly, safely and in a friendly atmosphere, which is best evidenced by the smiling faces of our sailors.

Unfortunately, after four races, we had to return to the port to make it before dark. In the end, the crew of yacht no. 8 turned out to be the best, scoring the same number of points as the crew of yacht no. 5, but finishing the last race in a higher position.

” I’m very proud of you ,” said Mateusz Kusznierewicz at the end. – With each race you started better and better, and in the last one the time difference between the first and last crew on the starting line was less than a minute.

The meetings at the National Sailing Centre will last until winter. The next joint sailing is planned for October. But it doesn’t stop there. At the beginning of 2018 at Olivia Business Centre, theoretical meetings will begin with a course that will enable obtaining a patent. Judging by the reaction of the participants, the group of sailors in Olivia may soon grow significantly.

We invite you to test your strength, more information and registration at: yachtclub@oliviacentre.com.