The first Beach Volleyball Tournament this year is behind us. Although we did not give you much time to decide to join the competition, 5 two-person teams applied. On the newly opened pitches right next to Olivia, 10 matches were played on June 7. The competition system? BRAZILIAN, of course! Thank you for your passion and a lot of positive emotions. And see you in 3 weeks. Stay tuned for more sign-ups!
Final classification:
1. Kamil Durnakowski / Bartek Knieć
2. Maciej Skowroński / Viktoria Samp
3. Maciej Budzisz / Karolina Samp
4. Karina Semisotova / Alexandra Mialik
5. Jakub Mielewczyk / Oskar Matejewski
Complete results:
Maciek / Karolina – Kuba / Oskar 2:0 (21:6, 21:13)
Kamil / Bartek – Karina / Alexandra 2:0 (21:6, 21:8)
Kuba / Oskar – Kamil / Bartek 0:2 (3:21, 3:21)
Maciek / Karolina – Maciek / Viktoria 0:2 (25:27, 18:21)
Kamil / Bartek – Maciek / Karolina 2:0 (21:14, 21:14)
Karina / Alexandra – Kuba / Oskar 2:0 (21:9, 21:13)
Maciek / Karolina – Karina / Alexandra 2:0 (21:15, 21:17)
Maciek / Viktoria – Kamil / Bartek 0:2 (23:25, 14:21)
Karina / Alexandra – Maciek / Viktoria 0:2 (7:21, 16:21)
Maciek / Viktoria – Kuba / Oskar 2:0 (21:5, 21:10)
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We live and work by the sea – so how could we not take advantage of this unique opportunity? In 2018, we launched Olivia Yacht Club, bringing together recreational sailing enthusiasts and seasoned sea dogs alike. And we’ve been sailing together ever since. We officially kicked off the 2025 sailing season as early as spring, and we’ve already held the Olivia Yacht Club Cup Regatta! A quick reminder: here at Olivia, sailing season is practically year-round – including June! So join us for after-work cruises on Wednesdays or full-day Sunday sailing adventures. Pick your date and catch the wind in your sails!
Sailing is not just a sport or a passion – it’s also a way to develop strategic thinking, teamwork, and mental resilience. And of course, it’s a fantastic way to spend time outdoors and – in our case – a wonderful opportunity to explore the beauty of the Gulf of Gdańsk together.
A tradition of excellence
Olivia Yacht Club was created together with Mateusz Kusznierewicz – one of Poland’s most outstanding sailors, Olympic champion in the Finn class (Atlanta 1996), and bronze medallist at the Athens Games (2004). A multiple world and European champion, he has shared his knowledge and experience with OYC members, inspiring them, teaching, and motivating continuous growth in sailing skills.
Although he no longer conducts regular training sessions, he still sails with Olivia whenever his schedule allows.
fot. Olivia Yacht Club
Year-round cruises on the Gulf of Gdańsk
Olivia Yacht Club organizes cruises all year round – spring, summer, and even winter expeditions! Sailings depart from both Gdańsk and Sopot, and one of their proud ambassadors is Maciej Kotarski, Director at Olivia Centre. He actively promotes winter sailing as a great way to build resilience and mental strength. He also enjoys sailing alongside crews from Nordea, Capgemini, Grid Dynamics, and Just Join IT.
Partnership with Premium Yachting
Thanks to our partnership with Premium Yachting, our members have access to modern yachts and professionally organized cruises. Together, we’re cultivating a sailing culture and inspiring people to push boundaries – both in sport and in professional life.
Join us in sailing and discovering new horizons!
Do you know the world’s most prestigious sailing races?
Sailing is not only about leisure – it’s also about top-level competition. Some of the most renowned regattas include:
America’s Cup – the oldest and most prestigious sailing competition, held since 1851.
Volvo Ocean Race (now known as The Ocean Race) – an extreme, months-long round-the-world race.
Vendée Globe – a solo, non-stop round-the-world race with no assistance.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race – a challenging race from Sydney to Hobart, known for its tough conditions.
Twelve crews and a lot of sports emotions – this is how we can briefly sum up the Olivia Yacht Club Cup Regatta, which took place on Thursday, 8 May on the waters of the Gulf of Gdańsk. This event proved that spontaneous initiatives can positively surprise with quality and energy – this is exactly what happened this time.
The wind that blew on time
Although the forecasts predicted almost windless conditions, nature decided to cooperate. The wind blew exactly when it was most needed, and the crews could demonstrate both sailing skills and tactical cleverness. As for the cheerfulness, it was good from the beginning to the end – there was a great atmosphere on the water and on the shore. There was laughter and a moment to relax, but also full concentration and healthy competition
From the sea to the office and back – business meets sailing
The regatta also had a deeper purpose: to connect the world of sailing with the everyday life of companies operating in Olivia Centre. And it worked out brilliantly. It could not be otherwise, because – as we know – sailing and business have surprisingly much in common. Cooperation, instant decision-making, trust and teamwork are all about here and here. There is a reason why so many participants of the event left the deck with the feeling that it was not only an adventure, but also a valuable lesson in acting under pressure.
Who won the cup?
The winning crew of OMIDA Group showed class and sailing determination, winning first place with a score of 5 points. The Olivia Centre team was right behind them, and the podium was closed by the Adar crew. Here are the full results of the regatta:
Results of the Olivia Yacht Club Cup Regatta:
🥇 OMIDA Group – 5 points
🥈 Olivia Centre – 6 points
🥉 Adar – 11 points
NAVBLUE (Airbus) – 11 points
Nordea 2 – 14 points
Experis – 15 points
Pekao SA – 17 points
Amazon 2 – 18 points
Amazon 1 – 19 points
Nordea 1 – 19 points
PredictX + p-beep (O4 Coworking) – 22 points
EPAM – 23 points
Fig. Artur Cichuta (@arturcichuta_fotografia)
Regatta and what next?
The event is organized in partnership with the Polish Sailing League,it was also the Business Open Day of the Sailing League 2025 for the Residents of Olivia Centre. Now, there are certainly companies from Olivia willing to join this unique initiative. The Business Sailing League has been operating in the Tri-City since 2015. It is a series of regattas that have gained recognition of many Pomeranian companies looking for an unusual form of team integration and relationship building. It is not only a great adventure and a chance to catch the sailing bug, but also a great opportunity to strengthen cooperation, develop the ability to act under pressure and make quick decisions, as well as build lasting business relationships in an atmosphere of sports emotions and beautiful sailing traditions.
Recruitment for the next edition is ongoing, and all details are available on this website.
Thank you – and see you on the water!
We would like to thank everyone who was with us during this special day – for their energy, openness and sports spirit. The Olivia Yacht Club Cup Regatta was a beautiful beginning – we hope for more! See you at the next events – and, of course, on the water!
Photos courtesy of the Polish Sailing League. Photo. Artur Cichuta (@arturcichuta_fotografia).
We live and work by the sea, so we simply can’t miss this unique opportunity! In 2018, we established the Olivia Yacht Club, which brings together lovers of recreational swimming and real sea dogs. Since then, i.e. for 7 years, we have been sailing together after work, on weekends, in winter, spring, autumn and summer. We love the sea, the wind and adventure, so now… now we invite you to participate in the regatta for the Olivia Yacht Club Cup! Time is short – the regatta takes place on May 8 – but the emotions will certainly be great!
The regatta is organized in partnership with the Polish Sailing League, the organizer of the Business Sailing League 2025 and are at the same time the BLŻ Open Day for the Residents of Olivia Centre. Perhaps among the companies from Olivia there will be people willing to join this unique initiative!
The Business Sailing League has been operating in the Tri-City since 2015. It is a series of regattas that have gained recognition of many Pomeranian companies looking for an unusual form of team integration and relationship building. It is not only a great adventure and a chance to catch the sailing bug, but also a great opportunity to strengthen cooperation, develop the ability to act under pressure and make quick decisions, as well as build lasting business relationships in an atmosphere of sports emotions and beautiful sailing traditions.
A sailing adventure awaits – jump on board, like OMIDA, whose crew has been sailing in BLŻ for years and is very successful at sea!
What do you need to know about the Olivia Yacht Club Cup regatta?
Date of the regatta: 8 May (Thursday), 14.00.
Duration: 3 hours (up to 2.5 hours on the water).
Meeting point: at the Meridian Molo Restaurant (Plac Zdrojowy 2, 81-718 Sopot); The cost of entering the pier is covered by the crews themselves.
Participants: 3-person crews. In addition, each yacht will have a skipper, so you don’t have to worry about racing skills! Sailing skills are enough (mandatory).
We provide buoyancy vests for all participants.
Yachts: we sail on modern RS21 yachts, on which crews race in the Ekstraklasa of the Polish Sailing League. You can see the yachts in action here.
Regatta format: a series of short races in a league format.
Additional information: we ask all participants to bring rain jackets or storm jackets, if they have any, comfortable pants, e.g. sweatpants and shoes, and a change of clothes, because they can get wet on the yacht.
The crew may consist of employees of one Olivia Centre company or employees of different companies from Olivia Centre.
A maximum of 9 crews will take part in the regatta.
Participation in the regatta is determined by the order of applications.
Participation in the regatta must be confirmed by the Olivia Centre.
You acted instantly! The list of teams that take part in the regatta includes the following crews: Adar, Amazon, EPAM, Experis Poland – ManpowerGroup Poland, Nordea, Olivia Centre & Friends, Omida Group, Pekao SA, PredictX + p-beep
Reserve: Nordea 2, Olivia Centre 2, O4 Coworking 2, RDBM
The days are longer, the sun shines stronger, and you can feel the energy of a new beginning in the air. This is the perfect time to dust off your bike or take your motorcycle out of the winter garage and go to work on your beloved two-wheeler. This article was created for you, cyclists and motorcyclists. Read it, because it’s all useful information. This time we will start with motorcyclists, because there are more and more of you in Olivia, and we have not paid you enough attention so far (we think so).
Motorcycles
Remember that during working hours you will park your motorcycle for FREE in designated spaces in the UNDERGROUND GARAGE HALLS.
It’s all about benefits!
Paint and plastic
protectionUV radiation can fade the paint and plastic parts over time, making the motorcycle look older than it is. The paint loses its depth, tarnishes, and plastics can crack.
Avoiding overheating of the fuel
tankWhen the motorcycle is in the sun for a long time, the fuel in the tank can heat up, which increases evaporation and can lead to an increase in pressure – in extreme cases even to a leak in the system (especially in older models).
Comfort
A heated saddle, grips and tank can be really unpleasant to the touch – especially in summer. In the shade, these elements remain cooler.
Electronics and battery
protectionHigh temperatures can accelerate battery wear and negatively affect the operation of electronics, sensors or LCD displays.
Tyre
protectionRubber does not like prolonged exposure to the sun – UV rays and high temperature can accelerate the aging process of tires, which affects their grip and safety.
Please do not park your vehicle in ABOVE-GROUND PARKING SPACES FOR CARS.
How to park in a garage hall?
Prepare your office entry card.
Drive to the entrance to the underground parking lot of the building where you work.
Place the card against theBICYCLE READER, wait until the entrance gate to the garage hall opens.
Carefully avoid the barrier (it won’t rise)
Park in the designated space marked with this sign:
Bikes
At Olivia Centre you have at your disposal:
several hundred bicycle racks – inside garage halls and outside buildings,
two bicycle repair points,
lockers for cyclists in garage halls,
shower cubicles (if you need a refreshment after your trip).
Here you can park your bike in above-ground car parks:
Scooters
Have you come to work on a scooter? In Olivia Centre you will find:
special stands for scooters,
scooter lockers with charging system for electric models.
Remember that you can also use publicly available scooters and electric scooters as well as bicycles as part of the Mevo Metropolitan Bike System.
Remember that now you can add every kilometer traveled by bike or scooter to the pool of Active Charity campaigns!
Bike lockers at My Olivia
To make life and work better for those who come to work on a bike, it is possible to rent bicycle lockers in the My Olivia application. It takes a few moments. And you can rent such a cabinet with access to the shower even for the whole year. It’s very easy! How to do it?
We live and work by the sea, so we just couldn’t miss this unique opportunity! In 2018, we established the Olivia Yacht Club, which brings together lovers of recreational swimming and real sea dogs, and since then we have been sailing together.
We are opening the 2025 season
We opened the 2025 season with a cruise on March 22!
Get to know Gdańsk from the water – see the Main Town, the Port of Gdańsk, the Wisłoujście Fortress and the symbolic Westerplatte. Buy a ticket for selected swims with Olivia:
Sailing is not only a sport and a passion, but also a way to develop strategic planning skills, team cooperation and improving mental resilience. It is also, of course, a great way to spend time outdoors and – in our case – a great opportunity to discover the charms of the Bay of Gdańsk together.
Masterful traditions
We created Olivia Yacht Club together with Mateusz Kusznierewicz – one of the most outstanding Polish sailors, Olympic champion from Atlanta (1996) in the Finn class and bronze medalist of the Olympic Games in Athens (2004). This multiple world and European champion inspired OYC members with his knowledge and experience, taught them and motivated them to constantly improve their sailing skills. Although he no longer conducts regular training, he still sails with Olivia whenever he has a free moment.
Fig. Olivia Yacht Club
Year-round cruises on the Bay of Gdansk
Olivia Yacht Club organizes cruises regardless of the season. Spring, summer and even winter trips! The cruises take off from both Gdańsk and Sopot, and one of their ambassadors is Maciej Kotarski, Director at Olivia Centre, who promotes winter sailing in particular as an excellent way to develop immunity and fortitude. He also enjoys sailing with the crews of Nordea, Capgemini, Grid Dynamics and Just Join IT.
Partnership with Premium Yachting
Thanks to cooperation with Premium Yachting , our members have access to modern vessels and professional organization of cruises. Together, we develop sailing culture and inspire people to push new boundaries – both in sport and in professional life.
We invite you to sail together and discover new horizons!
Do you know the biggest regatta in the world?
Sailing is not only about recreation, but also about competition at the highest level. The most prestigious regattas include:
America’s Cup – the oldest and most prestigious sailing competition, held since 1851,
Volvo Ocean Race (now The Ocean Race) – an extreme, several-month-long race around the world,
Vendée Globe – a solitary regatta around the world without stops,
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is a demanding race from Sydney to Hobart.
Did you know that our Resident, the Energa Group, has been organising the Active Charities campaign since 2014? And everyone can join it! The participants of the 11th edition covered over 515 thousand kilometers, which means that they traveled around Poland 150 times! 716 people, including 347 women and 369 men, contributed to this spectacular result. The employees of Energa Obrót covered the most kilometers – 120,563. Almost 80 thousand. As part of the campaign, we have so far managed to cover over 4 million km and donate aid worth PLN 2,580,000.00 to 134 facilities.
How can you get involved?
Just walk, run, ride your bike, scooter, rollerblades… Your activity Monitor via any app of your choice, e.g. Strava.Inform the Energa Group about this every month, and each kilometre you travel will be added to the common kilometre pool. You have plenty of time, because the campaign lasts until December 31.
We have 250,000 km to go. If we manage to exceed the assumed mileage limit, the Energa Foundation will donate funds to children in need, seniors and animal shelters.
Every active charity who goes out, leaves, runs 100 km and donates them to the common pool will be able to recommend the Beneficiary to the Organizers. If you have any questions, write to: rowery@energa.pl
This year we are initiating a new series entitled “Olivia on the trail”. Maybe we will be able to reveal to you places you don’t know yet? In any case, we will show them, suggest what is worth seeing and, hopefully, encourage you to get to know them.
First of all, we will use the suggestions of hiking routes that you will find in our album “Oliwa off the trail” (did you know that we developed and published such an album together with Tomasz Strug, a councillor of the Oliwa district?). This is a unique publication, Oliwa seen through the eyes of its lover and long-time resident, Tomasz. An amazing, extremely interesting guide to unknown places and stories not fully told was created. The album can be found in the lobbies of all our buildings, so we invite you to take a look at its pages.
Tomek Strug’s texts are illustrated with beautiful photos. Here are their authors: Iwo Ledwożyw, Dawid Linkowski, Aleksandra Majewska, Tomek Strug, Sebastian Wilczewski and Krzysztof Bednarski, Daria Boba, Zbigniew Czajka, Izabela Dembkowska, Krzysztof Hewelt, Iwona Karpińska, Agnieszka Suchodolska-Wamka and Beata Zarach from the Oliwia Photography Club.
As part of good neighbourly cooperation, the project of the map of Oliwa was made available to us by the City Initiative Association. Its author is Adam Świerżewski.
And as an encouragement, a few words from the introduction (by way of introduction):)
“Oliwa is a unique district, a kind of time machine. From ultra-modern or almost futuristic places, in a few moments we can move to the past and taste the best that past generations have left behind. Of course, the first associations with Oliwa are the most important icons for centuries: the “Pomeranian Wawel”, i.e. the Oliwa Cathedral, the Abbots’ Palace and the legendary Oliwa Park. Further connotations are the ubiquitous greenery and magnificent buildings, created over the last three centuries. Unlike the destroyed Main and Old Town in Gdańsk, Oliwa gives a sense of authenticity. It is also determined by lesser-known buildings, quiet streets and a huge number of details and signs connecting us with the past. I invite you to discover the “unusual” Oliwa, located off the tourist trail.”
In the first episode of our series “Olivia on the trail” we invite you to visit the Water Forge in the Valley of Gravity (route in the album: “Forest and Water”)
The Water Forge is a still functioning souvenir of the golden times of industrialization of Oliwa based on the waters of the Oliwa Stream. The forge, called the “hammer house” because of the two large hammers working in it, was mentioned for the first time in written sources in 1597. It was built in a deep depression, below the dam damming the waters of the merging Oliwa and Prochowy streams. It worked continuously until 1948.
The wooden building consists of two parts. They were erected on both sides of the Oliwa Stream and the roofed pier. Inside there are three antique water wheels. Two with a diameter of 4 meters drive quarter-ton hammers, the third wheel with a diameter of 3.1 meters drives eccentric shears – a guillotine. The hammers can reach speeds of up to 250 strokes per minute. In the mid-nineteenth century, the forge processed over 186 tons of iron per year. One blacksmith was able to forge about 1000 studs (nails of the time) during the day.
The forge has been a branch of the Museum of Gdańsk for several years. Occasional steel forging demonstrations are organized there. However, it has happened in the last two decades that larger orders were carried out here, thanks to which the hammer mill worked as it did centuries ago. The fence of the nearby Schwabe Manor, known as the “Dwór Oliwski” hotel, was built in this forge.
Since the Middle Ages, as many as 24 plants commonly known as mills have operated on the Oliwa Stream. These were: forges, grain mills, sawmills, powder magazines, fulling mills where cloth was made, breweries or even mills for grinding bones or wood bark.
Welcome, welcome, welcome! This is the last moment to enter your team for the Fahrenheit Cup in 3×3 basketball!
FOR BASKETBALL PLAYERS November 24: Fahrenheit Cup
Fahrenheit Cup
On November 24 , the Fahrenheit Cup in 3×3 basketball will be held at the Academic Sports Center of the Gdańsk University of Technology. Grab a team and submit it now!
The 3×3 basketball tournament is aimed at 10-12 teams of four.
The 3×3 tournament will be held in two categories – OPEN Womenand OPEN Men.
The competition will be held in accordance with FIBA regulations, and matches will last 10 minutes or up to 21 points.
Not only will there be sports competition waiting for the participants, but also a delicious barbecue and something to drink!
