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Sailing in Lake Sława

Lubuskie·Poland

Sailing in Lake Sława

Photo: Xamil~plwiki · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

~2 days

Why go

Lake Sława is the largest lake in Lubuskie, a broad stretch of water with islands, sandy beaches and a lively sailing club at Sława. The long leg to Lubiatów catches the prevailing wind, which makes it the best sailing in western Poland away from the coast.

When

In season: May–Sep · Peak: Jun–Aug

Who it’s for

Skill
Beginner–Intermediate
Effort
Easy
Suitable from
8+ · Kid+
Crowds
Steady
Cost
$$

Sailing specifics

Typical trip
2 days
Conditions
Open lake with a steady prevailing wind
Skippered charter
No
Main route
Slawa to Lubiatow

What to expect

Open-lake sailing in steady winds, fine for dinghies and small yachts, with swimming and sunsets from the marina. Busy in high summer.

Routes

What the difficulty bands mean
easy
Accessible with basic fitness; no technical skills or exposure.
moderate
Sustained effort or some exposure; comfort on the terrain expected.
  1. Main basin

    easy

    The biggest sailing lake in Lubusz

  2. Sława to Lubiatów

    moderate

    The long leg with the best wind

How to start

Base in Sława and hire a boat or join lessons at the sailing club. Sail the main basin first, then the long reach to Lubiatów.

What else is in Lubuskie

Sailing elsewhere

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