s/y “Zawisza Czarny” is the only scouting tall ship in Poland and one of the few of its kind in the world. For scouts, as well as young people beyond the scouting community, a voyage aboard Zawisza is a truly unique experience — one that stays with you for a lifetime.

Over the years, Zawisza Czarny has become an iconic Polish vessel and the flagship sailing ship of the Polish Scouting Association. She plays an important role in promoting water sports, scouting values, youth education, and leadership development. For more than 60 years, generations of Polish sailors and future instructors have been shaped on her decks.

Zawisza is not only a place to learn sailing — it is a place where character is built, confidence grows, and lasting values are formed.

Water-based education is not only about physical development or building character — it’s also about gaining practical, transferable skills that stay with you for life. Time spent at sea strengthens the body, improves fitness, and develops coordination, while life on board teaches self-discipline, responsibility, and courage through real experience.
At the Polish Scouting Association, we specialise in creating meaningful challenges that support personal growth — and a voyage is the perfect opportunity to step beyond your comfort zone and discover what you’re truly capable of.