F O R G O T T E N LA K E S , P A R T 2 . T H E G R O U PS O F L A K E S I N T H E P O M E R A N I A N P R O V I N C E S, A C C E S S I B L E F O R L I G H T F L A T B O T T OM E D Y A C H T S A N D B O A T SF O R W E E

Abstract

This article presents selected groups of lakes in Pomorskie Prowinceaccessible for light flat-bottomed yachts used in short-lasting or weekend tourism. The aim of this work is to present the unknown lakes to water tourists to encourage them to sail there in rowing boats, light flat-bottom sailing boats or light flat-bottom motor yachts. The length of sailing routes on these lakes allows1-3day-sailingandenjoyingthe unspoilt scenery, clean water and usingthe facilities designed for tourists (rest centers offering water equipment, shops,places for launching boats and bivouacking). The information presentedhere has been gathered duringthe research –theactual cruise in a rowing boat type BL-2 alongthe described routes.Itincludesanalysis of the routes, dimensionsof the major water obstacles (i.e. shallows, clear-ance of bridges) The aim of this work is also presentation of a rowing boat as a universal means of transporton water suitable for everyone. A rowing boat,due to its light weight, dimensions and easiness in use enables to swim on the lakes usually described as accessible exclusively for kayaks. A rowing boat, contrary to kayaks, is safe (stable, resistant to waves, safe for children and the elders ), more comfortable and offers more loading possibilities.The follow-ing article is the second part of “Forgotten Lakes”, published in Colloquium-A yearly publica-tion II (2010r.)