Gdynia

Set on the shore of the Gulf of Gdańsk and forming the Tri-City with Gdańsk and Sopot, Gdynia is a sailor-friendly urban hub. It offers two anchor marinas for visitors: the historic Marina Gdynia on the city waterfront and the modern Marina Yacht Park inside the President Basin.

Both sit within walking distance of the center, simplifying provisioning, crew changes, and transport. From here you reach open water quickly; classic short routes lead along the Hel Peninsula and into Puck Bay.

Puck Bay is shallow—generally 2–6 m—so disciplined navigation along the marked channels pays off. This stretch of the Baltic is effectively non-tidal: water levels respond mainly to wind setup rather than astronomical tide.

Summer brings a busy regatta calendar, highlighted by Gdynia Sailing Days. Marina Yacht Park (opened in 2019) adds a state-of-the-art facility and booking system to the Tri-City network.

With marinas clustered across the Tri-City, Gdynia works well for short training hops and relaxed coastal cruising. In the shoulder seasons the weather gets brisker, but the city basins remain a practical base for quick outings.