The international cooperation of Hetman Maritime Foundation

 

Gdansk and Bremen are partner cities. Asa part of the project named "Gdansk Bremen International Group" two conferences took place, with participation of representatives of Authorities of both cities, business and non-governmental organizations. Hetman Maritime Foundation participated in theme-works of sailing.

During the Bremen conference in February 2006, Team Sport/Waser had their meeting. A representative of JuggendKutterWerk from Bremen: Mr. Christoper Kurp, and a representative of the Hetman Maritime Foundation: Ms. Katarzyna Bargielska also participated in the event.

The meeting in Bremen was very fruitful. It was recognised that both organizations shared the same passions, namely: the offshore sailing and its promotion amongst young people. Thus, it was agreed to , forging closer cooperation between Polish and German young sailors. This may be achieved by organising Polish-German sailing voyages with mixed crews representing both states. At the end of the meeting members of JKW Bremen were invited to Gdańsk for another conference.

During the Gdańsk conference, held in July 2006 the cooperation was confirmed steady. In fact, representatives of both organizations - Mr. Christoper Kurp of JKW Bremen, Mr. Waldemar Waszczyk and Ms. Katarzyna Bargielska of The Hetman Maritime Foundation meet in the saloon of s/y Hetman. In this unique scenery the mutual will for cooperation was once more confirmed. It was primarily agreed to formally initiate this cooperation during the Tall Ships' Race 2007, when German sailors will join the Hetman's crew, while Polish sailors will become a part of s/y Esprit sailing team.

Later on our German guests had the opportunity to visit the National Sailing Centre in Gdańsk. It should be mentioned, that s/y Hetman took part in the opening ceremony of the Centre on 24 June 2006. The Centrum itself is a world class, modern facility of the Academy of Physical Education and Sport, and is used to educate future sailors. Our counter partners from B remen were guided by PhD Krzysztof Zawadzki of the Academy, who encouraged them to enhance the Polish - German cooperation.

To sum up - we maintain close cooperation and relationship with our sailor partners of Bremen.

 

conference in Bremen


National Sailing Centre


conference in Gdańsk