Water tourism in Wielkopolska by Wielkopolska Organizacja Turystyczna

Water tourism in Wielkopolska

Wielkopolska Area The province occupies the area of 29 826 km2, which is 9,5% of the Polish territory.

Population Wielkopolska is inhabited (approximately) by 3,4 million people, which is 8,7% of the whole population of Poland.

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Wielkopolska Province is located in the basin of Warta river, in the central part of Wielkopolsko-Kujawska Lowland. Simultaneously, it is situated on the crossroads of the main European East-West track leading from Berlin to Moskow (via Poznań, Konin and Warsaw) and the track from Prague towards the north (via Wrocław, Leszno, Poznań). As a result, the province has very favourable transportation connections with other European countries as well as the rest of the world.

The capital of the province is Poznań, a city with population of 600 000 people. Due to its economic, commercial, scientific, cultural and tourist significance, the city is considered the centre of western Poland. Also, Poznań has its own airport (Ławica airport) performing both national and international functions.

Important Cities Gniezno, Kalisz, Konin, Leszno, Ostrów Wielkopolski, Piła.

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ielkopolska welcomes lovers of water tourism. Here you can find unpolluted lakes and beaches, navigable canals and rivers, lively centres and quiet harbours. Friendly winds and vast deep waters offer great conditions for both sailors and surfers. Hospitable canoeing trails carry wanderers towards enchanting scenic and historic landmarks. The fishing grounds are an angler's dream come true. After the hardships of touring you can take advantage of numerous recreation centres, agri-tourist farms, and riverside hotels. Everyone who likes to relax near water will find something suitable in Wielkopolska. There is no shortage of space for fans of power boating, and the Warta and NoteÄ&#x2021; rivers lead them towards the water trails of Europe. This is a wide open gateway to the land of tourist adventure.

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Water trails of the Great Loop of Wielkopolska

Holidays on water, romantic cruise on a motor barge or yacht? Why not. The tourist trail of the Great Loop of Wielkopolska provides an excellent opportunity for such touring. Its total length is 687.9 km. It is possible to sail for weeks, and visit different places each day, splitting the pleasant stay on water between visiting old towns and the natural wilderness. One can choose the short trails of the Loop, or enjoy plentiful water sport and sightseeing attractions. 2 | Water tourism in Wielkopolska

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he trail goes through areas of the following Provinces: Wielkopolskie (356,5 km), Lubuskie, and Kujawsko-Pomorskie. The complete trail of the Loop is accessible for units with a draft of 60 cm, width up to 4 m. and length up to 20 m. Larger boats can sail only on the lower Warta and Noteć, as well as along the stretch between Konin – Kruszwica. The trail includes the river Warta between Konin and Santok (338.5 km). Further, along the 48.8-kilometre stretch of the freely flowing Noteć, it leads to the mouth of the Drawa. Then it ascends, for 139.9 kilometres, and 16 river locks towards the drainage divide between the Noteć and Brda – to the Górnonotecki Canal (25 km). Finally, again along the Noteć as far as Gopło and then along the Ślesiński Canal to Konin (this is the last part of the Loop in this example of an itinerary, 62. I km). If we plan 14 days of effective sailing, then each

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CONVENIENT MOORING LOCATIONS ON THE NOTEĆ: Nakło – at the Water Management station, at 42.0 km, right bank; Ujście – near the bridge at 105.8 km, left bank; Czarnków – harbour at 132.1 km, left bank; Wieleń – on the lower lock stand at 161.5 km, left bank; Drawsko – harbour at 174,2 km, left bank. LARGE MOORING LOCATIONS ON THE WARTA-GOPŁO CANAL: Kruszwica – yacht harbour on the Gopło; Ślesin – pier of the Sport and Recreation Centre; Ślesin – the wharf next to the town promenade at the isthmus

to the Mikorzyńskie Lake; Mikorzyn – harbour Marina (water, electricity on the quay,

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Konin-Pątnów – harbour of the Glaspo Yacht Club (water, sanitary

facilities, restaurant, accommodation, motor yacht and jet ski rental). MOORING LOCATIONS ON THE WARTA: Konin – at the concrete wharf at 402.88 km of the Warta, left bank; Sławsk – harbour at 392.2 km on the Warta, left bank; Ląd – marina at 370.32 km on the Warta, right bank (electricity

day has in store for us about 48 kilometres of easy and beautiful touring. It is recommendable to plan seven more days for sightseeing and mushroom picking, or hiking in the Notecka Forest, or visiting the landscape reserves on the Warta river. Whereas curious kayakers should plan at least 28 days to sail down the whole Loop. Water tours can be started from any convenient location, slipping boats in one of the marinas or harbours on the Warta, e. g. in Ląd, Śrem or Pyzdry, in the ports on the Noteć in Czarnków and Drawsko, or in the harbours on the lakes between the river Warta and the lake Gopło.

available on the quay, water, battery recharging, sanitary facilities, slipway and winter storage, kayak rental, catering services); Pyzdry – at 352.0 km, right bank; Poznań – in the basin of a former port, at 242.0 km, left bank; Mściszewo – at 220.0 km, right bank; Obrzycko – at the concrete wharf at 183.4 km, left bank; Skwierzyna – at the waterfront promenade at 91.8 km, left bank. Santok – at 225.6 km on the right bank there is a very comfortable harbour.

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Motor boating can be done along all rivers and other waterways included in the Great Loop, except the marked protected areas. The largest spaces for motor boat lovers are available in the Jeziorsko 7 reservoir (4,200 hectares). There, one can water ski, ascend with a parachute following a motor boat, or ride a jet ski. Similar recreational opportunities are provided by large water sport centres, including those in Chodzież, Trzcianka, Pątnów 8 , Ślesin 9 .

LOCATIONS PARTICULARLY FAVOURABLE FOR MOTOR BOATING INCLUDE: Lake Grzymisławskie 1 (area 184 ha) is located south of Śrem in a narrow and deep trough, 7.5. kilometres long, and maximum width of 500m. The shape of the lake as well as its considerable depth provide good conditions for motor boating competitions, including both European and World championships. Convenient harbours include one in the Jeziorany Water Centre of the Śrem Sport and Recreation Centre. Lake Sarcz 2 (also called Miejskie or Trzcianeckie, area 55.6 ha) – is located in the area of Trzcianka. The lake's length is 2000 m, maximum width – 360 m, average depth c. 3.7 m. Motor boating can be done here without specific limitations. Location for boat slipping – adjacent to the Motor sports and Power boat Club, at 11 Parkowa St. (www. ksm. trz. pl). The lake holds competitions in motorboat sports, it is also possible to do recreational water skiing here. Every year in July, Trzcianka hosts a Picnic on the Water. Lake Chodzieskie 3 (also called Miejskie, area 117 hectares, average depth – 3.7 m) is located in Chodzież. It is a flow-through lake (the Bolemka river). This is the location of a number of national and international motor sports competitions. Motor boating on the vast, regularly shaped lake (c. 1.7 x 0.9 km) can only be done from 10 am to 6 pm. The Chodzież Sport and Recreation Centre (with adjacent location for boat slipping) offers „rides” on banana boats and water skis. Lake Bnińskie 4 (area 226 ha, c. 4.5 × 0.7 km, max. depth. 8.5 m) – a ribbon, flow-through lake (the Krzemionka river), located about 25 kilometres south-east of Poznań, between Kórnik and Środa Wielkopolska. Attractive recreation places and harbours: Bnin, Prusinowo, Błażejewo.

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Organisers of water sports and motorboat clubs Kotwica Poznań Sports Club

Lake Niepruszewskie 5 (area 242 ha, max depth c. 5 m) is a typical ribbon lake. Located about 25 kilometres west of Poznań, it is nearly 5 km long, and its width does not exceed 700 m. Motor boats and watercrafts can operate only within the administrative borders of the Buk commune, on designated hours and days of the week. In Niepruszew (near the beach) it is possible to rent a jetski. Lake Kórnickie 6 (82 ha, depth – 6 m) located about 20 km north-east of Poznań in an area which is attractive for its sights and landscapes. In its proximity there are several large lakes of the Kórnicko-Zaniemyska drainage basin. THere is a motor boat harbour in Kórnik, next to the Sport and Recreation Centre.

On the lakes: Chodzieskie, Bnińskie, Niepruszewskie, Jerzyńskie, operating motor boats is limited to specified hours and days of the week. Information is available from the local administration. In the majority of Wielkopolska Districts, e. g. in Poznań District, where prohibition regarding the use of motor boats does not apply to sports clubs, motor boats can be used during: races and sport events conducted in an organised form, as well as training and courses which use motor boats only for safety purposes Large waterways are open for the operation of cruise boats, up to 30 passenger places, and a max. speed of 15 km/h.

ul. Piastowska 38 61-556 Poznań tel. 601 421 992, 602 30 50 51, 698 706 908 fax 61 833 42 87 www.klubkotwica.pl LOK Seafaring Club in Poznań

Mailing address: ul. Niezłomnych 1, 61-894 Poznań, tel. 61 948 29 34, www.pkmlok.pl Harbour: ul. Nad Jeziorem 120, Kiekrz SKS Posnania – Motor Boat Section

ul. Słowiańska 78 61-664 Poznań tel./fax 61 820 61 01 www.posnania.pl Motor Sports and Power Boat Club

ul. Parkowa 11 64-980 Trzcianka www.ksm.trz.pl Polish Motorboat and Water Ski Association

ul. Wał Miedzeszyński 379 03-980 Warszawa tel. 22 617 44 49 tel. 22 617 09 84 www.pzminw.pl

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Lovers of sailing will find here friendly winds, vast bodies of water, as well as hospitable harbours with comfortable quays and yacht rentals. Many towns and villages, including Śrem 6 , Boszków 5 , Gołuchów 8 , Łężeczki 9 , Kiekrz 10 , Margonin 11 , Mieleszyn 12 , Wągrowiec 3 , Wolsztyn 13 , Rogoźno 14 , Ślesin 15 , Sieraków 16 , Powidz 1 , Przybrodzin 17 , Pątnów 18 , Zbąszyn 19 , hold annual races and sailing events combined with other recreational and artistic events.

BELOW YOU WILL FIND OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SELECTED LAKES AND RESERVOIRS FOR LOVERS OF SAILING, WINDSURFING AND KITESURFING

Lake Powidzkie 1 (c. 1200 ha) located in Gniezno Lake District (25 km east of Gniezno, 12 km from Słupca). This vast lake, the largest one in Wielkopolska, featuring a long and diversified coast line, is favoured by both amateurs of „leisurely” sailing and fans of extreme sailing accompanied by strong winds, as well as those who want to try their hand in racing competitions. The largest facilities for sailing fans are provided in Powidz and Przybrodzin and include comfortable quays, locations for boat slipping and mooring. It is also possible to charter yachts there. From May to September in Kosewo it is possible to learn windsurfing. Sailing schools are organised in Powidz, Przybrodzin and Kosewo. According to lovers of kitesurfing, there is no better place for this sport in Wielkopolska, than the Lake Powidzkie. This is a result of good wind conditions, as well as the wide and extensive shallows. The best place to start with a kite is in the vicinity of Kosewo or the shallows on the Ostrowski peninsula. 2

(c. 290 hectares) located 10 km north-west of Wągrowiec, is the most lavishly endowed with winds among all the lakes of the Chodzieskie Lake District. Its wide shallows provide comfortable conditions for beginners, and the deep water, unsheltered from winds, will allow experienced sailors to spread their wings. On long summer days, the lake, which is a little over one-hour drive from Poznań, is the perfect place for an afternoon or one-day sailing break. The most convenient water access is located in the village of Kamienica. Lake Kaliszańskie

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Surrounded with lakes and rivers on all sides, Wągrowiec is sometimes called „The Jewel in the Crown”. 3 The lakes: Durowskie, Rgielskie, Kobyleckie and rivers: Nielba, Wełna, Struga Gołaniecka make Wągrowiec a good choice for summer holidays. In the town centre there is water sports equipment rental, sailing harbours and numerous sports and recreational facilities available throughout the year. Lake Dolskie Wielkie 4 is located in the Krzywińskie Lake District, between Śrem and Gostyń. This inconspicuous body of water (192 ha.) features a straight coast line and oval shape, devoid of bays and headlands, which can obstruct sailing. It encounters strong western and south-western winds, which create excellent conditions for windsurfing. Boarders can choose one of two locations for launching: the grounds of the Sport and Recreation Centre or the Town Beach in Dolsk. In freezing wintertime, icesurfers can be seen on the Dolskie. Lake Dominickie 5 (343.9 ha), the largest body of water in the Leszczyńskie Lake District, is located in the grounds of the Przemęcki Landscape reserve, 25 km north west of Leszno. Around the lake there is a large number of holiday resorts and water sport centres, mainly in the villages of Boszkowo-Letnisko, and Dominice. The lake, surrounded with pine forests, allows for almost all disciplines of water sports. Sailing and canoeing trails starting here lead to the most enchanting corners of the landscape reserve. The area features several smaller lakes, most of them interconnected, which constitute the Lilly of the Valley kayaking Trail.

Regional sailing associations in Wielkopolska Kalisz Region Sailing Association

ul. Częstochowska 7 62-800 Kalisz tel. 62 502 40 20 www.ozz.kalisz.pl biuro@ozz.kalisz.pl Konin Region Sailing Association

ul. Portowa 12 62-510 Konin tel./ fax 63 245 85 50 www.knozz.pl biuro@knozz.pl Piła Region Sailing Association estabilished in Chodzież

ul. Żeromskiego 33 64-800 Chodzież tel. 67 281 01 83 www.bytyn.trz.pl Wielkopolski Okręgowy Związek Żeglarski

ul. Św. Jerzego 3 61-546 Poznań tel./fax 61 835 49 35 www.pozz.poznan.pl info@pozz.poznan.pl

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Selected regattas in Wielkopolska MAY

l Wolsztyn, Wolsztyn Sailing Week, Wolsztyn Cup Regatta, International Amateur Widsurfing Regatta „Board and Sail” (WKŻ), l Kalisz-Szałe, Władysław Jakubk Memorial (Kalisz OZŻ, YKP Kalisz) l Gołuchów, „KSW Vega President Cup” Regatta (LOK Pleszew), l Chodzież, Silver Shackle Regatta (KŻ „Opty”) l Boszkowo, Marcel Andrzejewski Memorial (TKKF „Metalplast”) JUNE

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l Wągrowiec, Lake Durowskie Cup Regatta (LKSiT „Neptun”) l Mikorzyn, Private Shipowners' Regatta (KNOZŻ, KŻ „Bryza”), l Rogoźno, Czesław Janus Memorial (KŻ „Kotwica”), l Dolsk, Regatta of Sailboarders' Section (GOSiR, LKS „Zawisza”), l Poznań-Kiekrz, Regattas of Wielkopolska „Sea Days” (PKM LOK) l Zbąszyń, „Zbąszyń Cup” Regatta (ZKŻ), l Przybrodzin, „Welcome to Summer Holidays” Regatta (UKS „Kopernik”) JULY

Lake Kierskie 10 (area 285 ha) is the largest natural body of water

within the borders of Poznań, and one of the largest in the Poznańskie Lake District. The 12-kilometre long coast line provides excellent conditions for water sports. The area houses numerous sailing (and in winter – iceboat sailing) centres important for Wielkopolska and well-known all over the country, therefore white sails are a characteristic element of the lake-scape throughout the year. Lake Kierskie often holds sailing regattas and other sporting events. Even though the coast is partly screened, the place receives quite strong winds which attract fans of windsurfing. Lake Chrzypsko Wielkie 9 (area 304 ha) is located c. 85 km west of Poznań, in the Międzychodzko-Sierakowskie Lake District, also called „The Land of a Hundred Lakes”. The high and well-screened coast and islands demand skills and patience from sailors and surfers, for which as a reward come the beautiful sights of the Sierakowski Landscape Reserve. Lake Szałe 20 (area c. 70 ha) – also called Pokrzywnicki Reservoir, is located about 6 kilometres from the centre of Kalisz and is surrounded – on one side by the Winiarski Forest, and on the other by a housing estate. The place offers good sailing conditions. On the lake there is a sailing harbour of the Polish Yacht Club in Kalisz, a camp site and recreation and leisure facilities.

l Wągrowiec, „Jacob's Cup” Regatta (LKSiT „Neptun”), l Ślesin, „Wielkopolska Voivod's Cup” Regatta (OSiR Ślesin, KOZŻ), l Śrem-Jeziorany, „Blue Ribbon of the Lake Grzymisławskie” Regatta (KZ „Odlewnik”) l Powidz, „Powidz Cup” Regatta (UG Powidz) AUGUST

l Zbąszyń-Grójec, Family Race of Cabin Yachts (ŻKW Przybrodzin), l Poznań-Kiekrz, Open Sailing Regatta (LOK Poznań), l Rogoźno, National Sailing Regatta in the Optimist Class „Cup of the Wielkopolska Marshal's Cup” (UKS „Dwója”) SEPTEMBER

l Konin-Pątnów, „Cup of the President of the City of Konin” Regatta (KNOZŻ, KŻ „Bryza”), l Wolsztyn, „Captain's Great Shackle” Regatta (WKŻ Wolsztyn), l Wągrowiec, Autumn Cup of Classes (LKSiT „Neptun”) OCTOBER

l Poznań-Kiekrz, „Blue Ribbon of the Lake Kierskie” Regatta (WOZŻ/JKW), l Gołuchów, „Gołuchów Commune Cup” Regatta (UG Gołuchów) DECEMBER

(area 51) is an artificial lake on the river Ciemna, located 14 kilometres from Kalisz, along road No 11 in the vicinity of the famous castle in Gołuchów and the Forest Culture Centre. A good place for sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and angling, featuring well-maintained beaches and recreation centres. Lake Gołuchowski

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l Konin-Pątnów, „Winter Barbara-Day” Regattas (KNOZŻ, KŻ KWB, KŻ „Bryza”, KŻ „Energetyk”).

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The rivers and lakes of Wielkopolska can be seen from tourist ships or cruise boats. Options include short cruises along permanent routes, as well as longer boating trips lasting for many hours or even a few days, combined with sightseeing and recreation on the region's waterways, and featuring varied programmes. BOSZKOWO 1

Sail boat „Wielki Trener” (20 places), sails on Lake Dominickie, Sailing Centre in Włoszakowice, 61-140 Boszkowo ul. Turystyczna 7, www.marinaboszkowo.pl

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„Dziwożona” (doubledecker), can carry groups of 199 people

„Sofijka” (50 places) Cruises by ship are held on the Konińskie Lakes and on the waterway along the Warta and Gopło (Konin – Kruszwica). Cruise line operator: PPH ARTSERVIS, 62-500 Konin, ul. Zagórowska 7, tel. 63 244 11 11, 609 23 00 07, biuro@artservis.com.pl, www.artserwis.com.pl

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Cruise boat „Chodzieżanka”, MOSiR in Chodzież, ul. Staszica 12, tel. 67 28 20 249. The boat cruises around Lake Miejskie, www.mosir-chodziez.pl

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Slavic Boat of St Adalbert „Calisia” (12 places), from May to September, ul. Bolesława Pobożnego 74a, 62-800 Kalisz, tel./fax 62 753 43 29, 509 611 272, machowicz@wp.pl.

„Pawełek” (40 places), boating trips on the lakes: Ślesińskie, Mikorzyńskie, Pątnowskie, as well as from Konin to Kruszwica; Cruise line operator: Sprot and Recreation Centre in Ślesin, 62-561 Ślesin, ul. Napoleona 1, tel. 63 270 40 48, 63 270 41 68, recepcja@osir.slesin.net, www.osir.slesin.net ŚREM

„Bajka” (40 places), cruising trips along the Warta, „Finezja” s. c., ul. J. Brzechwy 27/2, 63-100 Śrem, tel. 61 28 34 126, 603 137 788, www.spbajka-srem.cop.pl

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Offers recreational and sightseeing boating trips along the historic amber trail on the Prosna river, with a guide and the crew dressed in historic clothes.

„Aleksandria” (30 places), cruises on the Konińskie Lakes and on the waterway along the Warta and Gopło, Harbour of the Glaspo Recreation and Training Centre in Pątnów, information: tel. 63 26 28 000, www.glaspo.pl

„Karolinka” (40 places), operates on Lake Niedzięgiel from 1 June to 15 September, ul. Leśna 6, 62-230 Skorzęcin, harbour at the pier – tel. 502 721 675

„Anna Maria” (60 places), operates on Lake Kórnickie from April to September, ul. Leśna 6, 62-025 Kórnik-Błonie, tel. 61 817 17 21, 61 898 07 31, 502 721 675, www.statekkornik.com.pl

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boat” (12 places), cruising trips on Lake Durowskie, Hotel Pietrak, ul. Kościuszki 47, 62-100 Wągrowiec, tel./fax 67 262 86 07, www.pietrak.pl, wagrowiec@pietrak.pl

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For many years amateurs of recreational diving have been choosing the complex of lakes of the Powidzki Landscape Reserve as their destination. There, they can take advantage of training camps and diving bases. The most eagerly visited bodies of water for divers include the lakes: Powidzkie 2 (max. depth 46 m) and Budzisławskie 1 (depth 36 m). The following Lake Districts: Poznańskie, Leszczyńskie, Międzychodzko-Sierakowskie, Kujawskie also feature intriguing depths and clear waters allowing for underwater observations of nature, and for polishing one's skills in scuba diving. The bottom of Lake Śremskie 3 (max. depth 45m.) in the Commune of Sieraków is located about 6 metres below sea level, this is the largest cryptodepression in the region. Other deep lakes, including the Popielowskie 4 near Trzemeszno (max. depth 37m), despite their lower water transparency, are used for training in various seasons of the year by divers and rescuers.

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DIVING BASES

On Lake Budzisławskie

Tręby Stare on the Lake Budzisławskie, diving base of „Diver” Wielkopolska Centre of Underwater Activity, www.diver.info.pl Lake Budzisławskie (max. depth 36 m) is located within the Powidzki Landscape Reserve, on the border of the Konin and Słupca Districts. The water visibility of the lake water in some seasons of the year reaches up to 7 metres. This is a great opportunity to encounter beautiful specimens of fish and lush flora. The village of Tręby holds courses and camps for both beginners and advanced divers. Curiosities of the place include underwater trails with imitations of wrecks and drowned sculptures as well as an underwater obstacle course.

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◗ Poznań Club of Underwater Activity (contact: tel. 63 276 61 63, 691 957 938, 601 183 144) the base is open each weekend, from May to September, from morning till evening. Underwater attractions: varied terrain of the lake bottom, extensive underwater meadows, a drowned bell and benches, obstacle course, platforms, www.osrodekpkdp.republika.pl

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◗ Nemo Diving Centre, the base is open each weekend, from May to September, from morning till evening (contact: tel. 61 893 10 40, 509 581 397). Underwater attractions: interesting terrain of the lake bottom, underwater flora, obstacle course, training platforms, car wreck and.... a phone booth.

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◗ „Tazar” Underwater Activity Club, ul. Staszica 17 A www.mosir-chodziez.pl/tazar

◗ Poznań Club of Underwater Activity ul. Załęże 4, tel. 61 866 56 06 ◗ Wielkopolska Underwater Association,, Barrakuda”, ul. 28 Czerwca 1956 r. 1, tel. 61 832 25 53, 691 65 55 41 www.barrakuda.poznan.pl ◗ Coco Dive Diving Centre ul. Głogowska 16, tel. 61 865 82 79, 503 444 941 www.cocodive.pl ◗ Wielkopolska Diving Centre „Marin”, ul. Mylna 25 lok. 5, tel. 61 842 71 00, 602 609 840, www.marin.pl ◗ Poznań Scuba Divers' Club „Delfin”, ul. Niezłomnych 16, tel. 602 746 141, www.pkp-delfin.poznan.pl ◗ Poznań Underwater Club PTTK „Akwanauta”, Stary Rynek 90, Poznań, tel. 601 78 18 15, www.akwanauta.com.pl ◗ Poznań Diving Centre „Nautica”, ul. Piłsudskiego 100, tel./fax 61 872 90 66, www.nautica.poznan.pl

Kosewo:

◗ base of Nautica Poznań Diving Centre, open from 22 June to 27 July, and at weekends from May to September (contact: 601 284 195, tel./fax 61 872 90 66). Attractions: underwater obstacle course reaching a depth of 20 m., training platforms, car wreck; www.nautica.poznan.pl Przybrodzin:

◗ Sub Aqua Diving Centre – open in the summer season; contact: tel. 607 241 044, 607 241 044. Underwater attractions: training platforms and artificial archaeological sites. The base is used as a facility of an archaeological expedition; www.subaqua.pl The bases provide full service for divers: bottle refilling, equipment rental, training, organisation of accommodation and catering.

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◗ „Rafa” Scuba Divers' Club, ul. Śródmiejska 32 KALISZ

◗ „Marlin” Diving Centre, Al. Wojska Polskiego 40, tel./fax 62 76 49 001 www.centrumnurkowe.pl KONIN

◗ „Pirania” Scuba Divers' Club „Pirania”, ul. Urbanowskiej 16, tel. 63 242 95 42

Lake Powidzkie (max. depth 46 m), in the area of the Ostrowite and Powidz communes, 25 km east of Gniezno. Water visibility, depending on the season of the year, reaches 10 m. The lake is quite diversified underwater: numerous hills, large stretches of flat bottom with plants overgrowing, steep sandy escarpments. Encounters with fish guaranteed.

◗ „Octopus” Diving Centre ul. Leszczyńskich 35, tel. 65 529 30 94 octopus. net. pl

In Kiekrz (ul. Nad Jeziorem 38), there is the diving base of the Poznań Delfin Scuba Divers' Club, one of the oldest in Wielkopolska. The club conducts training courses at various levels of competence, and organises specialist camps and foreign expeditions (tel. 602 746 14, www.pkp-delfin.poznan.pl).

◗ „Rafa” Scuba Divers' Club in Piła, Aleja Niepodległości 154, tel. 67 210 30 46 www.klubrafapila.republika.pl

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Kayaking through Wielkopolska Wielkopolska is well worth seeing from a kayak's perspective, one will need time for visiting numerous historic landmarks and natural attractions. The Warta River is the royalty among kayaking trails – devoid of any partitions, it offers 369 kilometres of fascinating trails in Wielkopolska. Innumerable variations of kayaking routes are offered by the river's numerous tributaries, canals and lakes, including the renowned Lily of the Valley Trail in the vicinity of Przemęt. Every expedition reveals the unique beauty of water and forest wilderness and panoramas of river valleys, while the unpolluted air is filled with the sounds of nature. One can expect amazing encounters with the winged and four-legged inhabitants of those areas. HARBOURS AND PLACES FOR CAMPING ON THE WARTA: PHOTO A. KAL

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Uniejów – beach and sport grounds near the castle (at 467,2) Koło – harbour with mooring (436,0) Konin – harbour (403,0) Ląd – Marina Ląd – private harbour for yachts and motorboats (370,3) Dłusk – ferry, commune kayak harbour (353,3) Pyzdry – TTW Perkoz harbour (351,7) Nowe Miasto nad Wartą – water guard and WOPR harbour (323,5) Gogolewo – floating deck (313,0) Kotowo – floating deck and „Biały Gościniec” campsite (303,7) Śrem – town harbour with a beach (291,8) Jaszkowo – harbour of the Antoni Chłapowski Riding Centre (285,7) Rogalinek – Przystań Papieska deck (266,8) Rogalinek – UKS Kotwica harbour decks (265,9) Puszczykowo – harbour (263,0) Czerwonak – Akwen-Marina campsite (234,2) Mściszewo – commune harbour (219,8) Stobnica – private harbour (188,2) Wronki – harbour (171,5) Sieraków – harbour (145,0) Chorzępowo – private harbour (137,5) Międzychód – harbour (128,0)

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DOWN THE RIVER WARTA he Warta is a right-bank tributary of the Oder River. Before it reaches its mouth in Kostrzyn nad Odrą, it covers the distance of 808 kilometres, joining 7 districts, 38 communes and 13 towns of Wielkopolska. Parts of the upper Warta, altered and regulated by man, intertwine with sections which have retained their natural condition, and are included in landscape and nature protection schemes of various degrees. Starting from the dam on Lake Jeziorsko, kayakers can sail across the whole of Wielkopolska, without encountering any obstacles. The Warta is friendly for kayakers, and kayakers from all over Poland, loving the space and extensive landscapes, have grown fond of kayaking down the Warta from spring until late autumn. While sailing down this river we have opportunities to visit many monuments of architecture, and memorial places linking history with the present times. It is a good idea to set aside some time for additional sightseeing trips (by passenger boat, on foot or on horseback). The largest tributaries of the Warta in Wielkopolska: Ner, Prosna, Wełna, Obra are also popular kayaking trails. Additionally, the existing canals on the Warta allow for the planning of round trips, e. g. along the Great Loop of Wielkopolska towards other regions of Poland.

The Small Loop of Wielkopolska – is a 370-kilometre long trail accessible only for kayaks. Its route is lined with the Mosiński Canal and the hydro technical system of Obrzańskie canals, built in the mid-19th century for the land improvement. The easiest way to travel the trail is to start the trip going with the flow of the Warta as far as the mouth of Obra in Skwierzyń. From there, going against the weak flow of the river, via the lakes near Trzciel and Zbąszynek, you will reach the Północny Canal of the Obra, and then down the Mosiński Canal – back to the Warta. The Gwda River Trail: Drężno – Szczecinek – Gwda Wielka – Lędyczek – Jastrowie – Krępsko – Dobrzyca – Piła – Ujście (145 km). The river flows in a deep valley, and its banks are mainly covered with pine forests. In the middle reaches of the river one will cross five beautiful dam lakes, and beyond those there is a complex of historic power plants. The further part of the trail is more difficult for kayakers. It is the so-called „Gorge of Gwda” with numerous frequent riffles. John Paul II Trail down the river Rurzyca (tributary of the Gwda): Trzebieszki – Krępsko (25 km). The Rurzyca flows through forests, far from human settlements, and links the lakes: Krępsko Duże, Trzebieszki, Krępsko Wyższe, Krępsko Średnie, Dąb. The trail is accessible even for beginners. Its main attributes include some unusual natural qualities. Karol Wojtyła, Pope John Paul II, used to paddle down the Rurzyca, and this fact is commemorated by a plaque on the bank of the Lake Krępsko Średnie, and the Pope's name is given to the trail. The Płytnica River Trail (tributary of the Gwda): Dziki – Płytnica (36 km).

The trail starts with a sequence of three long ribbon lakes: Rymieniewo, Przełęg and Kniewo, and concludes at the location where the river Płytnica empties into the Gwda. From Sypniewo as far as the village of Budy, the river is regulated, which causes some disadvantages. Below Budy is the start of a forest gorge with small riffles.

Kayak Rental on the Warta: Uniejów

Ochocki Krzysztof ul. Norwida 19, 99-210 Uniejów tel. 608 358 922 (10 double kayaks)

(8 double kayaks, 2 single kayaks) Lilianna Szulc ul. Kraszewskiego 6, 63-210 Żerków tel. 62 740 31 79 (8 double kayaks with transport)

Koło

Przystań Water Tourism and Recreation Association ul. Południowa 30, 62-600 Koło Chairman Mariusz Skórzyński tel. 601 798 313, 501 290 095 www.przystan.kolo.pl przystan@kolo.lm.pl (12 double kayaks)

Jaszkowo

Jaszkowo – Horseriding Centre Jaszkowo 16; 63-112 Brodnica Śremska tel. 61 283 75 56, 502 560 680 www.centrumhipiki.com info@centrumhipiki.com (10 double kayaks, transport)

Ląd

Marina Ląd 62-405 Ląd 137 tel. 63 276 30 47 www.marinalad.pl kapitanat@marinalad.pl tel. 507 478 349 (catamaran for 8 people, and 6 double kayaks) Dłusk

Agri-Tourist Farm „Pod Kogutem” Włodzimierz Urbaniak Dłusk 72, 62-310 Pyzdry tel. 501 158 307, 502 541 943 (10 double kayaks, 20 accommodation places) Pyzdry

Water Tourism Society „Perkoz” ul. 3 Maja 23, 62-310 Pyzdry tel./fax 63 27 68 313 www.ttwperkoz.strona.pl ttwperkoz@wp.pl (15 double kayaks) Żerków

Vocational Activity Centre „PROMYK” ul. Jarocińska 35a, 63-210 Żerków tel. 62 740 20 50 www.zaz-promyk.pl biuro@zaz-promyk.pl

Poznań

ENERGO-TOUR, Marek Truszkowski Al. K. Marcinkowskiego 27 61-745 Poznań tel. 61 856 16 30, fax 61 856 16 37 www.energo-tour.com.pl biuro@energo-tour.com.pl (30 double kayaks; 2 single kayaks) DI Sport, PPHU Izabela Dylewska ul. Baraniaka 158, 61-131 Poznań tel. 61 872 85 10 www.disport.com.pl disport@disport.com.pl (25 K2 kayaks, and 15 K1 kayaks – cutting-edge polyester, and polyethylene; paddles, vests) Sieraków

Regional Kayak Association „Czapla” ul. Poznańska 28, 64-410 Sieraków tel. 601 87 45 87 remigiuszp@neostrada.pl (15 double kayaks with transport)

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Selected kayaking events on the Warta and its tributaries: Wielkopolska Association of Water Tourism and Recreation – WARTA Poznań

(60 – 479 Poznań, ul. Strzeszyńska 190, tel. 061 84 22 312) organisers: ◗ International Kayak Regatta – Warta Tour (late June, early July) ◗ National Kayak Marathon – Warta Challenge (August, along the route Poznań – Sieraków) ◗ National Kayak Marathon – WARTA TOP (June, along the route Ciążeń – Poznań) Municipal Heat Supply Company

(Konin, ul. Gajowa 1, tel. 63 249 73 00) organises: ◗ Kayaking down the Warta, along the route Konin-Ląd (June) Water Tourism Society „Perkoz”

(Pyzdry, ul. 3 Maja 23, tel. 608 035 412 ttwperkoz@wp.pl) organises: ◗ Cyclic', regional kayaking event, opening the water sports season on the rivers Warta and Prosna (beginning of May) Region Kayaking Association „Czapla”

(Sieraków, ul. Poznańska 28, tel. 509 296 920) organises kayaking events: ◗ Sieraków – ferry in Zatom Nowy: in Spring „Welcome to Spring”, in Autumn – „Welcome to Autumn”, in Winter – „Winter kayaking”.

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„Przystań” Water Tourism and Recreation Association in Koło

(Koło, ul. Południowa 30, tel. 601 798 313, 501 290 095) ◗ Family kayaking competition – The Mayor of of Koło (June) Association of Communes on the Ner River

(Dąbie, Plac Mickiewicza 1) ◗ annual kayaking events on the river Ner, from Zimne (in Świnice Warckie Commune) to Dąbie nad Nerem (June). „Pelikany” PTTK Kayak Club

(Ostrów Wielkopolski, ul. Starotargowa 5, tel. 62 736 28 17 ◗ Anual kayaking down the river Prosna, from Wieruszew to Przystajnia Pomorskie Army Section of PTTK,

(Wałcz, ul. Mazowiecka 2, tel. 67 250 22 28) ◗ National Winter Kayaking Trip – Gwda ◗ National Kayaking trip down the river Piława Kayak Tourism Club – „Zimorodek”

PTTK Wągrowiec Section (Wągrowiec, ul. Powstańców Wlkp. 28, tel. 603 867 907) KOTWICA Sailing Club in Rogoźno

(Rogoźno, ul. Mała Poznańska 31, tel. 67 261 83 93) ◗ National Gathering of Lovers of the rivers Wełna and Flinta', Winter Kayaking Trip down the Wełna.

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The Dobrzyca River Trail (tributary of the Gwda): Nowa Wieś – Golce – Ostrowiec – Tarnowo (49 km). The trail leads down a sequence of ribbon lakes, and across lands that are very interesting for their natural qualities and landscapes. The activity of beavers as well as natural river erosion create a spectacular wilderness, making the river a bit more difficult than the Piława and the Rurzyca. Below the Dobrzyca estate, the river divides into a few streams. Before Tarnowo it slows down amidst meadows, as far as Piława. The Drawa River Trail (tributary of the Noteć): Stare Drawsko – Krzyż (179 km). It is ranked among the most interesting kayak trails in Poland. It is possible to travel along the whole trail, but it is easier to choose selected sections, due to limitations related to the adjacent army and nature reserve area. The trail requires considerable skills because of the rapids, particularly between Drawno and Kamienna. Additional difficulties may be caused by fallen trees in the river, which are not removed within the Drawieński National Park. The Łobżonka River Trail (tributary of the Noteć): Czyżykowski Młyn – Łobżenica – Wyrzysk – confluence to Noteć in the area of Osiek (62 km). In its upper reaches the river cuts through large forests, and continues flowing through a deep valley. It flows into the Noteć in the area of the villages of Osiek and Dębowa Góra (194 metres above sea level). In its lower reaches there are five power stations, including those in Witrogoszcz, Kościerzyn Wielki and Wyrzysk. The Prosna River Trail (tributary of the Warta): Bolesławiec – Wieruszów – Kalisz – Pyzdry (153 km). The trail, in its initial part featuring numerous shallows and other obstacles, leads through areas with diversified landscapes and remains of old riparian forests. The valley of the river, which at times goes meandering between meadows and small hills, is partly included into landscape protection schemes. The Wełna River Trail (tributary of the Warta): Lake Wierzbiczańskie near Gniezno – Wągrowiec – Rogowo – Oborniki (95 km). It is ranked among the most interesting waterways in Wielkopolska. In Wągrowiec, near the town centre and amidst meadows, visitors can see a sight unique for Europe – an intersection of rivers: Wełna and Nielba. Beyond Rogoźno, the river flows rapidly. It does not freeze in winter, which allows for winter kayak trips.

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Przemęt – Konwaliowa Isle – Przemęt (41 km). Ranking among the most beautiful kayak trails in Poland, it leads down waterways of several lakes in the Przemęcki Landscape Reserve. Canals and ditches connecting the lakes feature slow currents along their whole length. There are no obstacles which would require getting out of a kayak. The name of the trail is the same as the name of a nature reserve established on the Konwaliowa (Lily of the Valley) Isle on Lake Radomierskie. The isle is a habitat of a rare subspecies of the lily, with pinkish hue of the stamens' base, as well as many other protected plant species. A recommended starting point for a kayak trip is in Boszków, on Lake Dominickie, then the trail leads through the lakes: Wielkie, Małe and Boszkowskie then the Błotnicki Canal leads to North Przemęckie Lake. Sailing on around the Konwaliowa Isle you reach Wieleń. There one can turn north towards the Southern Obra Canal (via the Kaszczorski Canal), or go south towards Lake Lgińsko (via lakes Białe and Miałkie, and then the River Stara), or towards Lake Brzeźnie or Zapowiednik. All lakes of the Park are linked by means of canals, ditches or other waterways. Around Lake Popielewskie (area c. 300 ha) – the deepest lake in Wielkopolska (c. 50 m) is located in the drainage basin of the Noteć, east of Trzemeszno, in a narrow and long trough (9 km). It is connected, by means of creeks, with the lakes: Ostrowickie, Szydłowskie, Malicz, Folusz, and features high woodless banks. In the lake's western coast there is Trzemeszno, and in the southern coast one can see the remains of an early Mediaeval stronghold. Around Lake Chrzypsko Wielkie (area 304 ha) – one of the largest lakes within the Międzychodzko-Sierakowskie Lake District. It features numerous bays and headlands, as well as three islands. In the nearby forests one can encounter beavers' lodges. On the southern coast of the lake, in a deep valley of the fast flowing Białokoski Creek, is located the village of Łężeczki. In its proximity, at a view point (108 m above sea level) visitors can see a monument in the shape of a mushroom, the first monument erected in the third millennium. It is a good idea to visit the area of Lake Chrzypsko during the annual „Festival of the smoked vendace” or in order to take part in the unique kayak orienteering race. Lake Wolsztyńskie (124 ha) is one of the lakes of the so-called' Wolsztyńskie Trough', and is linked with Lake Berzyńskie by the Dojca River. The kayak trail leads from Karpicko via Wolsztyn, the Obra to Grójec Wielkopolski (44 km). Another option is offered by the trail from the Lake Wolsztyńskie, via the Dojca – Northern Obrzański Canal – the Obra to Zbąszyń.

Selected rentals and organisers of kayak events Kazimierz Przydatek

Agri-tourism – kayak rental

Al. Niepodległości 179, 64-920 Piła tel. 606 949 654 www.pilskiekajaki.pl biuro@pilskiekajaki.pl Trips in the Gwda drainage basin.

Przeborowo 30, 66-530 Drezdenko tel. 602 833 327, 95 76 25 605 www.drawakajaki.republika.pl Kayak rental and transport, organisation of kayak trips on the Drawa River.

PUP Wojciech Rybarczyk

rybarczyk.kajaki@interia.pl ul. Siedmiogóra 9/24, 64-700 Czarnków tel. 693 47 77 66 Organisation of kayak events on the rivers of northern Wielkopolska.

„W pięknej dolinie”

Trzebieszki 2, 64-915 Jastrowie tel. 604 34 25 28, 67 258 16 37 www.kajakiwdolinie.pl wpieknejdolinie@op.pl Trips down the rivers Rurzyca, Piława, Gwda andi Płytnica.

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64-200 Wolsztyn, Municipal Park, adjacent to the main beach, and the Wolsztyn Hotel tel. 600 396 360 www.zrywwolsztyn.pl bimkiewicz@tlen.pl

ul. Fabryczna 6, 64-915 Jastrowie tel. 504 019 914 www.splywaj.pl biuro@splywaj.pl Organisation of trips down the rivers of northern Wielkopolska.

Active Tourism „Info-Kajak” Tadeusz Obrocki,

Tarnowo 12, 64-930 Szydłowo tel. 608 517 929, 67 216 03 01 www.splywy-kajakowe.eu kajaki@xl.pl Kayak trips down the rivers Dobrzyca, Piława, Rurzyca, Kocunia-Głomia.

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ul. Mazowiecka 2, 78-600 Wałcz tel. 67 250 22 28, 601 337 954 www.kajaki.pttk.pl Organisation of kayak trips down the Gwda, Dobrzyca, Piława, Rurzyca, Drawa.

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Wielkopolska, a land of beautiful rivers and a thousand lakes, with rich and well-maintained fishing grounds, provides excellent conditions for anglers. Therefore, it is a good idea to bring your fishing gear here, while planning for a longer vacation or just a weekend break in one of the numerous leisure centres of agri-tourist farms. Float, ground or fly fishing, fishing under ice, each method is a good way to enjoy a prize winning catch. The place is worth coming back too, you can always discover new places here, often not very far from populated areas and comfortable roads, yet quiet and deserted, as if we could have them only for ourselves. In fishing it is the places we visit, that are more important than the fish we catch. 16 | Water tourism in Wielkopolska

The Warta – half-wild, screened with a curtain of shrubs, meandering in wide valleys, lost in dried up old river beds, fast flowing in the gorges, whirling at the confluences of its tributaries – this is a river with many faces. It features hundreds of diverse fishing grounds and enchanting corners, scattered along its 369-kilometre long stretch running through Wielkopolska, from the Jeziorsko reservoir (featuring rich fish fauna, however difficult to access by anglers) as far as Międzychód. For anglers the Warta offers bream, common roaches, orfes, and in its upper reaches – common barbels and chubs. In the old riverbeds it is possible to find quite big crucian carp, silver bream and common carp, and even catfish. However, the greatest joy comes from a fight with a medalwinning size asp, for which the Warta is famous. Recommended locations include the extremely diversified stretch of the river from the village of Ciążeń as far as Puszczyków near Poznań. Everyone will find themselves a fish there. Anglers often occupy canal or river confluences. They can be seen near or within the city centres of Konin, Pyzdry, Śrem, Poznań and Sieraków, as well as in the beautiful areas of landscaped reserves on the Warta – the areas of Zagórów, Czeszew, Jaszkowo, Rogalin, Murowana Goślina, Kowanówko or Wronki. The Noteć is a well-known river for those who go fishing for chub, and carp, but it can surprise you with a proper size trout, a nice looking specimen of brown trout or salmon. The river is rich in bream carp, catfish, zander and pike. In its lower, marshy reaches one can encounter a „complete atlas” of lowland-water fish, including predatory fish, and a host of whitefish species. Numerous outlets of drainage ditches as well as reed covered riverbanks provide excellent conditions for artificial lure fishing as well as many hours' sitting. It is possible to catch catfish, especially in the evening. Anglers can be seen along its whole course, from its confluence area to the Warta, as far as Nakło on Noteć.

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Stobno Fishing Ground – located 7 km from Piła (driving from Poznań, after passing Ujście you turn towards Stobno). Open daily from 7am to 8 pm, from May to September. The offer includes: royal carp, white amur, silver carp, catfish, sturgeon, trout, zander, eel.

Pstrąg Fishing Ground (in the village of Piła near Wronki), located on the route Poznań-Obrzycko-Wronki. Open from Tuesday to Friday, from 1 pm to 8 pm, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays – from 10 am to 8 pm (in autumn until sunset). The fishing ground is stocked with trout only. tel. 67 25 43 193, 504 178 122

Carp Fishing Ground in Wojnowice – located between Osieczna and Leszno. It has an area of 5 ha. Open daily from 7 am to 8 pm. Species available: carp, crucian carp, common roach, pike, tench, white amur, bream carp, eel. tel. 65 535 05 75, 504 178 135.

Fishing Ground in Bogucin – located just outside the limits of Poznań, along the route towards Gniezno in Bogucin, at Zielona Street, No 3. It consists of two reservoirs. The smaller is stocked only with trout, the other one with: carp, trout, catfish, crucian carp, tench, white amur, perch, eel, zander, common roach and bream. tel. 61 815 07 10, fax 61 815 07 10

Dębina Fishing Ground in Poznań – access: from Piastowska St you must turn into Ku Dębinie St and drive as far as the car park. The fishing ground consists of 4 ponds: Borusa, Dębowego, Słonecznego and Grundela. You can fish daily from dawn until dusk. Reservoirs are stocked with: carp, white amur, zander, catfish, eel, bream and perch. Permits available in a shop at Kasztanowa St. The price for one day is 20 złoty (there is no extra charge for fish caught).

Pstrąg Fishing Ground in Tarnów near Piła – driving from Stara Łubianka turn, after passing the petrol station, towards Krupsk, then drive towards Tarnów. Here you can fish for trout only. The fishing ground is open 7 days a week, from dawn to dusk.

Rodeo Fishing Ground in Dobczyn near Śrem – from the road Śrem – Książ Wielkopolski turn in Chrząstów. The fishing ground consists of two reservoirs. The larger one (30 ha) is designed for professional carp anglers, you can catch carp weighing upto 20 kg, but the fish cannot be taken away. The second reservoir does not have this limitation, and the available fish include: tench, zander, and for free – bream, crucian carp, and common roach.

Fishing ground in Dąbrowa (Poznań) – is located along the road Poznań- Buk. Fish: pike, zander, tench, sturgeon, white amur, perch, carp bream, crucian carp, common roach. Open from 7 am to 10 pm. Spinning is allowed, you can also arrange „night fishing”.

Gosławice Carp Fishing Ground – on the route KoninBydgoszcz, in the village of Maliniec turn towards Grąblin, entrance beyond the bridge on the Warta-Gopło canal. Prevailing species include carp, white amur, catfish, other species available: tench, bream, perch, pike, crucian carp, common roach and rudd. Grounds for 20 stands, with a boat at every jetty. Places for putting up tents. Comfortable facilities. Booking: Gospodarstwo Rybackie „Gosławice” Sp. z o.o. in Konin, (Gosławice Fishing farm Ltd in Konin) tel. 63 242 73 17, fax 63 246 71 29.

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The Prosna – is a lowland river, not very quiet, featuring considerable fluctuations of the flow. Anglers are particularly fond of the areas near the village of Chocz, where the river meanders among the fields and meadows. Here, it rarely exceeds a width of 20 m., and its depth ranges from 0.5m to 3.5 m. This area can be recommended to both those who favour fly fisning and for float anglers. The dominant species is common roach. Besides that there are: common bleak, bream, silver bream, common dace, gudgeon, carp, perch, and recently also asp. Trees which have fallen into the river are a paradise for small pike, perch and ides. The Gwda flows through crystal clear lakes abounding in vendace and pike, among others. Numerous reservoirs are created by the dams of a power station. Beyond Lędyczek it is a waterway with a rapid flow and a large population of trout and grayling. Other species present here include chubs, nase, perch and ide, as well as fair size trout.

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ul. Kantaka 7, 63-400 Ostrów Wlkp. tel. 62 736 10 08 www.pzw.org.pl/kalisz

ul. Browarna 19, 64-920 Piła tel. 67 213 18 48 www.pzw.org.pl/pila

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ul. Wyspiańskiego 1, 62-620 Konin tel. 63 242 28 53, 63 243 29 79 www.pzw.org.pl/konin

ul. Znanieckiego 9, 60-682 Poznań tel. 61 829 05 30 fax 61 829 05 46 www.poznan.pzw.org.pl

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ul. Słowiańska 63, 64-100 Leszno tel. 65 520 71 17 www.pzw.org.pl/leszno accumulated and constitutes a cooling system for nearby power stations, therefore it never freezes. The Konińskie Lakes are well-known in Poland for the record sizes of white Amur and silver carp.

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SELECTED LAKE FISHING GROUNDS ◗ Międzychodzko-Sierakowskie Lake District, 10 comprises the western and north-western part of the region, and ranks among the most beautiful areas of Wielkopolska, with its diversified terrain, moraine hills and deep valleys. In its area there are over one hundred lakes, a variety of forests with a number of reserves and natural monuments. Anglers particularly appreciate the largest lakes: Chrzypskie Wielkie, Lutomskie and Jaroszewskie featuring large specimens of bream and roach. A stay in the lake district is a good opportunity to combine angling with the peace and quiet of rural life in an agri-tourist farm, many of those can be found e. g. in the communes of Kwilcz and Sieraków. ◗ Leszczyńskie Lake District 11 comprises a few dozen lakes in the south-western part of the region, between the valleys of the Oder and Warta, mainly in Leszczyńskie and Wolsztyńskie Districts. Lakes highly ranked among anglers include: Ligiń Duży (68.6 ha, depth 16 m) and Boszkowskie (51.2 ha, depth 3 m) – zander, eel and even catfish. Other species include: perch, pike and bream. The Przemęckie Lakes (Wieleńskie, Górskie, Olejnickie, Przemęckie) are clean and abound in fish. Anglers are particularly fond of Lake Łoniewskie (102 ha, depth 5.4 m), also called Osieckie. The reservoir belongs to the „zander type” of lakes. Additionally, it abounds in eels. Predominant non-predatory species include carp bream and silver bream. Lake Cichowo (108 ha, depth 17 m) in the commune of Krzywiń, abounding in eels, pike, tench, common rudd and perch, is an excellent place for combining angling with summer recreation and various forms of tourism. In its proximity, Lake Wonieść (120 ha, depth 14.5 m) abounds in tench, common roach, carp, common rudd, zander and eel. ◗ Gnieźnieńskie Lake District 12 comprises a large area of north-eastern and eastern Wielkopolska. The most beautiful lakes visited by anglers include the ones within the Powidzkie Landscape Reserve. The largest of those, Lake Powidzkie (c. 1200 ha, depth 45 m.) features a greatly varied coast line and bottom terrain, which create excellent living conditions for many fish species. Quiet fishing in the beautiful countryside is guaranteed by Lake Niedzięgiel (641ha, depth 20 m). In the eastern extreme of the district lake, and the extension of the Gopło trough, there are the Konińskie Lakes, a real carp anglers haven: Ślesińskie (152 ha, depth up to 30 m), Mikorzyńsko-Wąsowskie (251 ha, depth up to 36 m.), Pątnowskie (282.6 ha, depth 5,5 m), Licheńskie (147 ha, depth 12.5 m). The water in the lakes is artificially 18 | Water tourism in Wielkopolska

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◗ Chodzieskie Lake District is a complex of numerous, small lakes between the valleys of the Noteć and Wełna, along the border between the Wielkopolskie and Kujawsko-Pomorskie Provinces. In Lake Chodzieskie 14 (also called Miejskie – 117 ha, depth 6.7 m) and the adjacent Strzeleckie (17 ha, depth. 5 m) and Karczewnik (34 ha, depth 3.8 m) the most commonly caught species include: common roach, carp bream, tench, crucian carp, and carp, silver carp and eel. The most often caught predatory fish include perch, pike and zander. Not far from Wągrowiec 15 , in the lakes: Durowskie (143 ha, depth 7.9 m.) and Rgielskie (164 ha, depth 3.7m) it is possible to fish for eel, common roach, bream carp, pike, tench, perch, common rudd, and common bleak. Lake Margonińskie 16 (215 ha, dept up to 20 m) surrounded by hills and mixed forests is a landscape jewel in the Chodzieskie Lake District. On Margonińskie one can go fishing for common roach and perch. You can also encounter stout bream carp. ◗ Poznańskie Lake District is an area, south and west of Poznań, featuring terminal moraines and ribbon lakes. It comprises the lakes of the Wielkopolskie National Park, where places available for anglers include: 17 Lake Łódzko-Dymaczewskie (120 ha, depth up to 12 m), Lake Witobelskie (105 ha, depth 5. m.), Lake Chemęcicko-Rosnowskie. The lakes feature similar fish species: zander, pike, perch, carp bream, catfish and common roach. In the village of Łódź, from May to October a fishing lodge operates (tel. 61 813 43 76), and on Lake Chemęcicko-Rosnowskie – the only campsite in the Park. The Commune of Kaźmierz, District of Szamotuły, is the location of Lake Bytyńskie 18 (339 ha, depth up to 7 m) with islands holding bird reserves. The lake's fishing capacity is well-maintained, and it is satisfying for those wanting to fish from the coast or from a boat. It is mainly restocked with: carp, carp bream, crucian carp, eel, pike and zander. In the village of Bytyń there is a store, open from April to September, where it is possible to buy fishing permits and rent a boat (tel. 603 955 071), in its vicinity – a large car park, campsite, and sanitary facilities. The fishing grounds are managed by Jeziorowo-Stawowe Gospodarstwo Rybackie sp. z o. o. w Lutomiu (Lake and Pond Fishing Farm Ltd in Lutom), 64-410 Sieraków, tel. 61 29 52 017. Between Poznań and Śrem there is the drainage basin of the Kurnicko-Zaniemyskie Lakes 19 . The largest among those: Kórnickie (82 ha, depth 6m) and Bnińskie (226 depth 8.5 m) are famous for large populations of zander and pike. The area offers comfortable tourist infrastructure and road access.

◗ Fishing on the reservoirs managed by the Polish Angling Association is available to holders of a rod licence, after payment of the relevant fees for water management. The obligation to obtain the licence does not concern foreigners and children under 14, however they do have to make the relevant payments. Separate regulations and fees are in force for bodies of water owned by private farms or fishing companies.

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Active recreation on the water can be nicely combined with bathing and recreational swimming in open air, natural swimming pools. In Wielkopolska such possibilities are provided by over one hundred well-equipped, maintained and supervised swimming pools. The largest number of natural swimming pools can be found in the following lake districts: Gnieźnieńskie, Leszczyńskie, MiędzychodzkoSierakowskie, Chodzieskie, among others. In the vicinity of Poznań, Szamotuły, Wolsztyn, Złotów, Gniezno, Wągrowiec. Well-equipped swimming pools with attractive recreational facilities and water equipment rentals are located on the lakes: 1 Chodzieskie (Chodzież), 2 Cichowskie (Cichowo), 3 Dominickie (Boszkowo, Pudełkowo), 4 Dolskie (Dolsk), 5 Kurowskie (Wągrowiec), 6 Krzywińskie (Krzywiń), 7 Legnickie (Dziekanowice, Imiołki), 8 Leśne (Jastrowie, Okonek), 9 Margonińskie (Margonin), 10 Młyńskie (Prusim, Commune of Kwilcz), 11 Jaroszewskie (OWiR Sieraków), 12 Wolsztyńskie (Karpicko), 13 Zbąszyńskie (Nowa Wieś), as well as the Jeziorsko reservoir (Kościanki), and artificial 14 lake Gołuchowskie (Gołuchów). The largest number of swimming pools (7) can be found on 15 Lake Powidzkie, the most popular is the beach in Skorzęcin (on 16 Lake Niedzięgiel). While travelling along Wielkopolska waterways it should be remembered that bathing is forbidden in the following places: near locks, bridges, buildings on the water, ports, dams, water intake structures, fish-breeding ponds, fire-fighting water reservoirs, as well as near navigable routes, and in badly polluted waterways. Useful addresses: ◗ Wodne Ochotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe (Volunteer water Rescue Service) – WOPR, Al. Niepodległości 8A, 61-875 Poznań, tel./fax 61 820 67 01, www.woprwielkopolska.pl ◗ National Water Rescue Emergency: 601 100 100, 112 ◗ Wielkopolska Region Swimming Association, 61-553 Poznań, ul. Chwiałkowskiego 34, room No 7, tel./fax 61 835 79 08, biuro@wozp.poznan.pl, www.wozp.poznan.pl

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Selected swimming competitions in the Wielkopolska lakes JULY

◗ Chodzież, Lake Chodzieskie; Margonin, Lake Margonińskie; Środa Wielkopolska, Lake Średzkie, Wielkopolska Grand Prix of Long-distance Swimming (WOZP) ◗ Wolsztyn, Lake Wolsztyńskie, Wielkopolska Grand Prix of Long-distance Swimming, WOZP, OSiR Wolsztyn) ◗ Kiekrz near Poznań, Lake Kierskie, Wielkopolska Grand Prix of Long-distance Swimming, „Swimming Marathon: Across the Kiekrz” (WOZP, TKKF, www.wtkkf.pl), ◗ Budzyń-Kamienica, Lake Kamienickie „Cup of Five Lakes” (MOSiR Chodzież, UG Budzyń, www.mosir-chodziez.pl), ◗ Dziekanowice, Lake Lednickie, Wielkopolska Grand Prix of Long-distance Swimming, Long-Distance Swimming Competition „Blue Ribbon of Ostrów Lednicki” (WZOP, commune of Łubowo, www.lubowo.pl), AUGUST

◗ Borzątew, Commune of Mieleszyn, Lake Kłeckie, Wielkopolska Grand Prix of Long-distance Swimming, Open Swimming Competition „Borzątew Campsite Cup”, UG Mieleszyn (OZP, WOPR, www.campingborzatew.pl), ◗ Zbąszyń, Lake Błędne, Wielkopolska Grand Prix of Long-distance Swimming, swimming competition „Across the Lake Błędne” (WOPR Zbąszyń, District of Nowo Tomyśl), ◗ Szamocin, Lake Siekierka, „Five Lakes Cup” (MOSiR Chodzież, UMiG Szamocin), ◗ Jankowo Dolne, Lake Jankowskie, Wielkopolska Grand Prix of Long-distance Swimming, Open Long-Distance Swimming Championships of Gniezno (GOSiR), ◗ Poznań, Lake Malta, Wielkopolska Grand Prix of Long-distance Swimming (WOZP, Posil), ◗ Margonin, Lake Margonińskie, „Five Lakes Cup” (MOSiR Chodzież, UMiG Margonin), ◗ Chodzież, Lake Karczownik, „Five Lakes Cup” (MOSiR Chodzież)

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Tourist information Poznań Regional Tourist Information Centre 61-772 Poznań, Stary Rynek 59/60 tel. 61 852 61 56 61 855 33 79 it@cim.poznan.p

District Tourist Information Centre 64-920 Piła, al. Niepodległości 33/35 tel. 67 210 94 80 pit@powiat.pila.pl

Commune Tourist Information Centre 64-300 Nowy Tomyśl, pl. Niepodległości 10 tel. 61 44 23 806 r.ratajczak@nowytomysl.pl

Puszczykowo

City Information Centre - Branch at Poznań International Fair 60-734 Poznań, ul. Głogowska 14 tel. 61 869 20 84 centrum@cim.poznan.pl

Ekoinfo Centre 62-040 Puszczykowo, ul. Poznańska 1 tel. 61 633 62 83 61 898 37 11 promocja@puszczykowo.pl

City Information Centre - Branch at Airport Ławica 60-189 Poznań, ul. Bukowska 285 tel. 61 849 21 40 lawica@cim.poznan.pl

Śrem

Gniezno District Tourist Information Centre 62-200 Gniezno, ul. Rynek 14 tel. 61 428 41 00 info@szlakpiastowski.com.pl

MARPOL TRAVEL ul. Dworcowa 1 64 – 500 Szamotuły tel./fax 61 292 38 21 www.marpoltravel.pl info@marpoltravel.pl

Nowy Tomyśl

City Information Centre 61-816 Poznań, ul. Ratajczaka 44 (entrance, ul.27 Grudnia) tel. 61 851 96 45 61 856 04 54 centrum@cim.poznan.pl

Tourist Information and Services „Glob-Tour FB” at Poznań Railway Station 60 - 801 Poznań, ul. Dworcowa 1 tel. 61 86 606 67 info@globtourfb.poznan.pl

Selected incoming travel agencies

Piła

Travel agency „ATUR” ul. Mielżyńskiego 18/3 61 – 725 Poznań tel. 61 85 16 292, 61 85 60 881 fax 61 85 13 604 www.atur.com office@atur.com.pl

Union of the Śrem Region – the Śrem Centre for the Support of Small Business 63-100 Śrem, ul. Okulickiego 3 tel. 61 283 27 04 unia@srem.com.pl

Travel agency – Karolina Gnusowska-Weiss ul. Mścibora 62/9 61 – 062 Poznań tel. 61 65 33 650 fax 61 65 33 659 office@weiss-travel.com

Wolsztyn Commune Tourist Information Centre 64-200 Wolsztyn, ul. Roberta Kocha 12a tel. 68 347 31 04 gci@wolsztyn.pl

Kalisz Tourist Information Centre 62-800 Kalisz, ul. Zamkowa tel. 62 598 27 31

it@um.kalisz.pl

Konin Tourist Information Centre 62-510 Konin, ul. Dworcowa 2 tel. 63 246 32 48 biuro@lotmarina.pl

Leszno Tourist Information 64-100 Leszno, ul. Słowiańska 24 tel. 65 529 81 91 65 529 81 92 65 529 81 92

Wielkopolska in Internet

www.wielkopolska.travel www.turystyka-kulturowa-wlkp.pl

Map of Wielkopolska

Editor:

Wielkopolska Tourist Organization www.wot.org.pl

Text:

Ryszard Jałoszyński

Translation:

Exiles School of English, Timothy Downey

Map:

Autograf www.autograf-poligrafia.pl

ISBN

978-83-61454-88-5

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