Teamwork
There are no individualists on deck.
Sea, history, security.
We build a generation that understands the world.
Inspired by the history and courage of Colonel Kuklinski (code name: Jack Strong), we set out to restore his yacht. We divide our time between the boatyard, sailing trips, and public outreach promoting the Colonel's legacy: maritime upbringing and a Poland rooted in transatlantic ties. April 2026 marks a new chapter. We aim for greater professionalism and growth.
About us
We build a community curious about the world — awareness of threats inspires us to act
The Jack Strong Foundation shapes young people through sailing and traditional boatbuilding. Boatbuilding demands patience, precision, and teamwork. Baltic sailing trips put the crew in front of real decisions and real responsibility.
The historic yacht is our tool, not our goal. Around it we have gathered over 100 volunteers engaged not only in the restoration, but in building a historically aware community.
Five pillars
What the deck teaches
Decision-making
Risk teaches you to think fast and well.
Strategic awareness
Understanding threats and the state of the world.
Responsibility
For yourself, your crew, your country.
Defence readiness
We inspire service and the building of security.
Community
People, not structures
Our community grew organically around the yacht. The Gdansk boatyard remains its heart, and everything else spreads through the people.
108 volunteers
400+ sailing trip and workshop participants
10 weekly work sessions at the boatyard
Programs & public presence
Where you can find us
Jack Strong Award
Award presented annually at the Warsaw Security Forum.
BOATMAN
Boatbuilding training and a network of maritime heritage centres.
Baltexpo
Regular presence at maritime trade fairs in the maritime and defence sector.
Patron
Col. Ryszard Kuklinski
The foundation's patron embodies an ethic of responsibility and the readiness for deliberate action. This is the tradition we draw on in our work with young people.
Decorations
Trailer: film Jack Strong (2014) The Yacht
Straznik Poranka
The yacht is built of mahogany. We carry out traditional boatbuilding work.
- Class
- OPAL
- Built
- 1965
- Shipyard
- Conrad Shipyard, Gdansk
- Purchased by Kuklinski
- 1980
- Rescued by the foundation
- 2021
Partners
Partner municipalities
