Strażnik Poranka — jacht generała Ryszarda Kuklińskiego

Sea, history, security.
We build a generation that understands the world.

Inspired by the history and courage of Colonel Kukliński (code name: Jack Strong), we set out to restore his yacht, the „Stróżnik Poranka”. 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 — because we believe it is worth it.

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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 „Stróżnik Poranka” 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.

Wolontariusze przy pracach szkutniczych na jachcie Strażnik Poranka

Five pillars

What the deck teaches

Teamwork

There are no individualists on deck.

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 Gdańsk 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

Załoga Fundacji Jack Strong — rejs na Mazurach

Programs & public presence

Where you can find us

Warsaw Security Forum

Jack Strong Award

Award presented annually at the Warsaw Security Forum.

Interreg South Baltic

BOATMAN

Boatbuilding training and a network of maritime heritage centres, co-funded by the European Union.

Maritime trade fair

Baltexpo

Regular presence at maritime trade fairs in the maritime and defence sector.

Ambassadors

Ambassador network

Prof. Norman Davies, Zbigniew Pisarski, Marek Kamiński and others represent the foundation’s values.

Patron

Col. Ryszard Kukliński

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.

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