International Conference on Yachting, Yacht Equipment and Water Sports

The first day of the conference will focus on topics related to yacht production and modern solutions used in shipyards. Participants will learn about current technologies, materials, and processes supporting the construction of marine vessels, as well as solutions in the fields of propulsion systems, battery technologies, bonding, surface processing, and sustainable production. The program is aimed primarily at yacht manufacturers, shipyards, designers, and representatives of the marine technology sector.

EN The second day of the conference, dedicated to yacht users, will focus on the practical aspects of modern sailing — from safety and digitalisation, through energy efficiency and the development of electric propulsion systems, to technologies improving operational comfort and solutions supporting the sustainable development of water transport.

How do you move from the concept oftechnical systems to their smoothimplementation in the mass productionof yachts? Tomasz Oleś will demonstrate whatcollaboration with a shipyard looks like ateach stage of the project: fromselecting and integrating solutions, throughlaunching production, totraining the team.

During his presentation, Marek Stryjecki will introduce the new BALI 4.3 catamaran and the features that set the BALI brand apart: open spaces, a spacious flybridge, comfortable lounge areas, and long-range autonomy. 

Recovery is not a reward for hard work, but a prerequisite for it, and can become a daily ritual without even leaving home. During the talk, participants will discover the key trends in wellness space design, learn what to look out for when choosing a massage chair, and find out how to create their own relaxation area at home.

Searebbel’s autonomous control system, Accuphy’s wireless echo sounders and Molabo’s safe electric propulsion system – Andrzej Kaleciński (Prime Power, the exclusive distributor of these brands in Poland) demonstrates how the latest technologies are already changing the way we sail.

The Marinique brand will unveil a new product on the Polish market—custom-made cockpit cushions tailored to specific yachts. The presentation will also cover the brand’s history and its offerings for B2B customers.

How do you choose a propulsion system that meetsthe needs of a specific vessel? Usingthe example of Volvo Penta’s solutions,Łukasz Szyca will demonstrate howdiesel engines, IPS systems, andelectric and hybrid propulsion systems are evolving.He will also discuss what technologiesthat assist with maneuvering anddiagnostics mean in day-to-dayoperation, and why design,integration, and local service supportare key factors whenselecting a system.

What does the partnership between Marineworks and VolvoPenta mean for Polish shipyardsand vessel owners?During the presentation, we’ll explain howwe combine Volvo Penta’s propulsion solutionswith design consulting,integration, and localservice support—from the selectionof the propulsion system to its operation.

Join us for a special event with Marek Słodownik, a sailing journalist, sailor and author of the latest book, *100 Facts from the History of Polish Sailing*.It is a fascinating tale of people, dreams and the winds that have driven Polish sailors towards the horizon for decades. The pages of the book bring to life legendary regattas, groundbreaking expeditions, the history of sailing clubs and sailing ships, and the initiatives that have inspired successive generations of sailing enthusiasts.The publication contains over 400 photographs, many of which are being published for the first time, creating an extraordinary visual panorama of Polish sailing.Under the honorary patronage of Tomasz Holc, President of the Polish Sailing Association, Warsaw, for the book *100 Facts from the History of Polish Sailing* by Marek Słodownik.

In 1986, the book *The Yacht Sailor and Yacht Skipper* by Andrzej Kolaszewski and Piotr Świdwiński was first published. Since then, the textbook has seen 35 editions, and its total print run has exceeded 220,000 copies.To mark the 40th anniversary of this exceptional publication, we invite you to a commemorative event, during which we will discuss the history of the book, its place in Polish sailing, and how knowledge, training and sailing itself have changed over the past four decades.It will also be an opportunity to take a look at the latest, anniversary edition of *The Yacht Sailor and Yacht Skipper* and to reflect on why this book has been a companion to successive generations of sailors for so many years.

The history of the most important and oldest regatta in the history of competitive sailing. Guests will learn about the extraordinary history of the battle for the most famous silver cup, contested by the world’s best skippers, business elites, and financiers. A fascinating tale of the joys and dramas experienced by the participants in this extraordinary competition, which has been held continuously since 1851.Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Rocking while docked, rollingduring a cruise, rougher conditionson the water—comfort depends onhow the vessel responds to wave motion.Dariusz Dawicki will discussmodern technologiesfor stabilization and trim control andwill explain what to look for whenselecting and integrating these solutionson motorboats and yachts.

Polish powerboat racers are among the world’s elite. Every season, athletes representing Poland win several to more than a dozen medals at the World and European Championships in powerboating during official events included in the calendar of the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM). Our national team, managed and supported by the Polish Motorboat and Water Ski Association, brings together experience and youth. It includes established competitors with numerous achievements to their name, as well as the youngest athletes, children passionate about powerboating who follow in the footsteps of our great champions and achieve success in their respective age categories. Poland Boat Show 2026 will be a great opportunity to meet them in person. 

On Sunday, October 11 at 12:30 PM, the guests of the Trade Fair Studio will be Marcin Zieliński, the reigning World and European Champion in Formula 500, Cezary Strumnik, the reigning World and European Champion in the OSY400 class, as well as representatives of the younger generation, participants and medalists of the Formula Future World Championships, accompanied by their coach, Maciej Skrzypek from the Formula Future Team Poland Foundation.