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Masuria is Poland's sailing capital. The Great Masurian Lakes form 100 km of waterway connected by canals — Niegocin, Mamry, Śniardwy, Bełdany, Nidzkie. 12,000 yachts for charter.
CHARTER: 6-12 person yachts from 2,500 PLN/week (off-season), 5,000-12,000 PLN (peak July-August). Major: Mazurski Czarter, Almatur, Inter Yachts. Requirement: sailing license.
LICENSE IN 3 DAYS: Sailing courses in Mikołajki, Giżycko. Course + exam 1,800-2,500 PLN. Requirements: 14 years, swimming ability.
7-DAY CLASSIC ROUTE: Mikołajki → Bełdany → Nidzkie → Roś → Pisz → Mikołajki → Mamry → Giżycko.
REGATTAS: Masuria Sail Mikołajki (July — 200+ yachts), Cadet/Optimist Cup (August).
EXTRA COSTS: Fuel 200-400 PLN/week, gas 50 PLN, marina 30-50 PLN/night.
BEFORE SAIL: Weather forecast — quick squalls on Śniardwy! Life vest mandatory for children. Emergency phone GOPR 985.