Nowa Pasłęka is the last „official” seaport in the east of the Republic, situated on one of the outflow canals of the Pasłęka River. Nowa Pasłęka is the equivalent of the Piaski na Mierzei. A haven of
peace and tranquility. The picturesque surroundings, reminiscent of the landscape of the Netherlands.
By sailing along the Pasłęka we can get to Braniewo, where we can moor at the newly built Marina for boaters. If you want to have a bit of the night life, a good choice would be the Fisherman’s House Marina, with a tavern. If you want to relax from the hustle and bustle, moor at the Nowa Pasłęka Port.
The new harbour, built within the framework of the „ Żuławy Loop Project - Water Tourism Development. Stage I”, is located on the Stara Pasłęka, between the Fisherman’s House and the drawbridge (currently inoperative). In the season, each morning a water tram departs from the new Pasłęka to the town of Piaski.
The Port of the Maritime Authority: entrance through the port canal. Situated among the picturesque Canal of Pasłęka at a distance of 300 m from the mouth of the river to the Lagoon. In 2013, the Port’s wharfs were renovated, no infrastructure. It might be worth contacting the host of the Port. Tel. no.: 55 243 24 00.
Approach
Pasłęka Canal
From the main fairway of the Lagoon. The PAS buoy (unlit) marks the beginning of the approach-trail. From there we head towards the shore. The entrance to the Nowa Pasłęka is located in a place
where the shoreline creates convexity that continues into to the Lagoon. Yachts of draft deeper than 1.2 m may have problems with entry.
Approach-trail
Before the port there are emergency beacons positioned as entry gates. If you sail from the direction of Frombork, mind the stones at the point of passing the village of Różaniec. When advancing along the axis of the approach-trail let’s watch out for the stone dike, being an extension of the eastern breakwater.
Range Lights
Front light/sign: on the western breakwater the green lattice tower with a foghorn. In the back behind the tower there is the mast with a wind vane. No rear light or range lights. A peculiarity is the foghorn, which is still active and engaged by the Bosman at the time of haze or bad weather conditions. It transmits the
code-letter “N” during 30 seconds time.
Mouth of the Pasłęka River
The mouth was adjusted and deepened in the years 2010-2011. The flooded and devastated eastern breakwater was rebuilt. Of dredged material obtained during the deepening a beach was made. We enter, keeping to the western side of the river mouth. The owner of the Fisherman’s House places buoys that indicate the way.
We pass a beach on the west bank, while on the east bank we see plenty of greenness. On the right side, the island, with one house and ruins.
Braniewo
The town situated on both banks of the Pasłęka River near the mouth of the Vistula Lagoon. The very town is the oldest in Warmia. Notable structures include the Basilic of St. Catherine’s - the Church from the years of 1343-1442 and the Sanctuary of the Elevation of the Holy Cross. There is also a zoological garden, which is available for tourists in summer.
Sailing along Pasłęka to Braniewo
Seven miles upstream. We can start the cruise by entering the river mouth and, at low water, the Port Canal. After passing the self-service drawbridge (built under the „Żuławy Loop Project: Water Tourism Development. Stage I „) turn 90 degrees clockwise and sail into the Pasłęka River. The river on the west side has an embankment. On the eastern bank there is a basin with length of a few dozen meters - it is the „Fistula” of Pasłęka. Through here the water outflows in the case of river flood. Farther on, a marina and the Fisherman’s House Hotel. 200 meters away another drawbridge. Right after the bridge, on the west bank, a fishing base. From the bridge a sailor must navigate with his mast laid down. Halfway towards the end, somewhere at the eastern bank there is an entry to a blind offshoot of the river. A monastery in the distance means that Braniewo is close. Next we pass the brewery that is situated on the left bank. The marina built within the framework of
the “Żuławy Loop Project: Water Tourism Development. Stage I” (see page 111) is located right before the footbridge. The marina with length of 25 m is intended for small units and kayaks and has socio-sanitary facilities
