What license do you need for sailing in Masuria?
Complete guide to sailing qualifications needed for yacht charter on the Great Masurian Lakes.
Sailing qualifications in Masuria — what you need to know
When planning a yacht charter in Masuria, one of the first questions is: what license do I need? The answer depends on the type of vessel you want to rent.
Inland sailing certificate
The Polish "Żeglarz Jachtowy" certificate allows you to skipper sailing yachts up to 12 meters on inland waters. It's the most common qualification for the Masurian Lakes.
Motorboat license
If you're interested in motor boats, you'll need a motorboat license for engines over 10 kW.
No license needed
Don't have any qualifications? No worries! In Masuria you can rent no-license yachts — vessels with engines up to 10 kW or houseboats require no license at all.
Where to rent?
The most popular starting ports are Giżycko and Mikołajki. Check our full yacht rental offer.