Backwater spots

Szczecin and the surrounding areas are among Poland's most scenic sailing destinations. As the city is increasingly associated with sailing, it has invested in projects targeted at sailing enthusiasts.

Backwater spots:

Wydrnik backwater sailing spot (Snake Canal) – constructed in the Wydrnik Canal area in the southern part of Radolin Island. It can accommodate up to 5 sailing or motor yachts and 5 fishing boats of kayaks.

Głębia backwater sailing spot – located on the Święta River, in the southern part of Dębinka Island. It can accommodate up to 5 sailing or motor yachts and 5 fishing boats or kayaks.

Kwadrat backwater sailing spot – Kwadrat is a small canal which was constructed probably in the Middle Ages between Radolin Island and Dębinka Island. It was used by Germany for Uboot production during World War II. The project is located in the area of the Święta River, in the southern part of Dębinka Island. It can accommodate up to 5 sailing or motor yachts and 10 fishing boats or kayaks.

Orły backwater sailing spot – located in the estuary of the Święta River where it enters Lake Dąbie, in the northern part of the Dębinka Island. It can accommodate up to 5 sailing or motor yachts and 5 fishing boats or kayaks.

Jeziorna backwater sailing spot – located in the area of Sadlińskie Łęgi near Jeziorna street, ca. 200m from the mouth of the Chełszcząca stream to Lake Dąbie. Designed for canoeists as well as cyclists and roller skaters. Four canoes can moor next to it.

Płońska Kępa backwater sailing spot – located in the coastal part of the Płońska Kępa headland. Not available from land. Intended for users of small vessels - mainly for canoeists. Elements of the equipment: mooring platform perpendicular to the water current, roofed table with seats, information board, memorial board, navigation and information markings, descent ladder. Eight canoes can moor next to it.

Sadlińskie Łęgi backwater sailing spot – located in the coastal part of Lake Dąbie, in the northernmost tip of Sadlińskie Łęgi. Not available from land. Intended for users of very small vessels - canoeists. Elements of the equipment: mooring platform located perpendicular to the water current, access platform, recreational platform, roofed table with seats, information board, memorial board, navigation and information markings, descent ladder. A place designed for mooring up to 8 canoes.

Trzebuskie Łęgi backwater sailing spot – located in the northern part of the Sadlińskie Łęgi area, near the administrative border between the city of Szczecin with the Goleniów municipality. Designed for canoeists as well as cyclists and roller skaters. It can moor 8 canoes.

Chełszcząca backwater sailing spot – located in the region of Sadlińskie Łęgi, in the area of the flood embankment, about 200m north from the mouth of the Chełszcząca stream to Lake Dąbie. It will be designed for both canoeists and bicycle path users. It can moor 8 canoes.

The purpose of the backwater spot project was to provide recreational berths for small vessels used in the Lake Dąbie area. Intended for various user groups, including sailors, kayakers, tourists and ornithologists, they have made it possible to channel the tourism traffic in the Natura 2000 zone. Since they are partly roofed, they provide shelter during bad weather and can be used for preparing hot meals or holding youth classes on nature-related topics. Their design is intended to reflect the surroundings.

The idea of constructing the backwater spots was proposed by the Yacht Captains' Club back in in 2010 and has been driven by Szczecin City Hall since then.