# Karol Jabłoński

Karol Jabłoński (born August 25, 1962 in Giżycko, Poland) Polish regatta helmsman, skipper, ice sailor. One of the most versatile sailors, succeeded in sea sailing, match racing and ice sailing. Several time World and European champion. Recognised in the international sailing environment, participating in international regattas. Started his career in the Baza Mrągowo sailing club, current representative of Olsztyn Sailing Club.

## Sailing career

His early career began on the lake in Tałty. In 2007, as the first Polish skipper, competed in prestigious regatta – America’s Cup. In the 2007 America's Cup in Valencia he was the helmsman of the host team Desafío Español and placed 3rd in the challenger regatta 2007 Louis Vuitton Cup. In 2007 was the helmsman at United Internet Germany which was preparing for the 33rd America’s Cup.
In the years 2009–2010 the helmsman of Team Synergy, succeeding with the Russian team in the Louis Vuitton Trophy.
In 2002 won the ISAF Open Match Racing World Championship with Polish crew and went on to lead the ISAF ranking during 18 months of record streak. In years 2001–2002 he was the skipper of “Polska 1” team planning to start in the America’s Cup.
A multiple medallist different sea sailing yacht classes and winner of various international regatta in the following yacht classes:
· One Tone,
· 50’,
· Mumm 36,
· ILC 46,
· ILC 40,
· Sydney 40,
· Wally and Swan
· TP52
Winner of i.a. Admiral’s Cup, Commodores’ Cup, Copa del Rey, Kiel Week, Sardinias Cup, SORC, Palmavella, Zegna Trophy. In Atlanta 1996 he was the consultant coach of the Polish Olympic team and had a share in the gold medal of Mateusz Kusznierewicz in the Finn class.
The most titled ice sailor in the DN class history.

## Summary of sailing career

| Regatta | Team | Place |
| 2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup | Near Miss | 1st |
| 2010 Louis Vuitton Trophy – La Maddalena | Team Synergy | 2nd |
| 2009 Louis Vuitton Trophy – Nice | Team Synergy | 3rd |
| 2009 RC 44 Annual Match Racing | Team Organika | 3rd |
| 2009 RC 44 Portoroz Cup Match Racing | Team Organika | 2nd |
| 2009 RC 44 Austria Cup Match Racing | Team Organika | 2nd |
| 2008 Swan 45 Int. Italian Championships | Team Early Bird | 3rd |
| 2007 America’s Cup Louis Vuitton Cup | Desafio Español | 3rd |
| 2005 Maxi Yachts Rolex Cup | Wally ‘96 Team Y3K | 1st |
| 2001 Maxi Yachts Rolex Cup | Wally ‘ 96 Y3K | 2nd |
| 1999 Mumm 36 World Championships | Team Thomas I Punkt | 1st |
| 1999 Sydney’40 World Championships | Team MK Cafe | 2nd |
| 1999 Match Racing European Championships | Team MK Cafe | 2nd |
| 1997 ILC’40 World Championships | Team Pinta | 1st |
| 1994 Mumm 36 Commodores Cup | Team Thomas I Punkt | 1st |
| 1994 One Ton Class Circuit | Team Pinta | 1st |
| 1993 50’ Admiral’s Cup | Team Container | 2nd |

### Match Racing

| Regatta | Team | Place |
| 2004 World Championships in Match Racing | Team Jabłoński | 2nd |
| 2003 World Championships in Match Racingu | Team Jabłoński | 3rd |
| 2003 European Championships in Match Racing | Team Jabłoński | 1st |
| 2002 World Championships in Match Racing | Team Jabłoński | 1st |
| 1999 European Championships in Match Racing | Team Jabłoński | 2nd |

### DN Class Ice Sailing
#### World Championships

| Year | Medal | Regatta Site |
| 1992 | Gold | Arsunda, Sweden |
| 1993 | Silver | Lake Geneva, Switzerland |
| 1994 | Silver | Nieporęt, Poland |
| 1995 | Gold | Montreal, Canada |
| 1996 | Gold | Vienna, Austria |
| 1997 | Gold | Lake St. Clair, United States |
| 2000 | Gold | Lake Hjalmaren, Sweden |
| 2001 | Gold | Saginaw Bay, United States |
| 2002 | Silver | Haapsalu, Estonia |
| 2003 | Gold | Lake Champlain, United States |
| 2004 | Silver | Lake Balaton, Hungary |
| 2014 | Gold | Haapsalu, Estonia |
| 2015 | Gold | Lake Ontario, Canada |
| 2016 | Gold | Lake Glan, Sweden |
| 2017 | Gold | Lake Kegonsa, United States |
| 2018 | Gold | Lake Wielimie, Poland |

#### European Championships

| Year | Medal | Regatta Site |
| 1992 | Gold | Årsunda, Sweden |
| 2001 | Gold | Lipno nad Vltavou, Czech Republic |
| 2011 | Gold | Kuressaare, Estonia |
| 2013 | Gold | Lake Niegocin, Poland |
| 2014 | Gold | Haapsalu, Estonia |
| 2015 | Gold | Võrtsjärv, Estonia |
| 2017 | Gold | Lake Balaton, Hungary |
| 2018 | Bronze | Lake Wielimie, Poland |