Marek 'Goly' Galkiewicz
Born in 1970 in Gdynia/Poland. Nationality: Polish
Studies: Academy of Physical Education in Gdansk/Poland, specialization - "Sailing".
Qualified Sailing Coach.
Sailing experience since 1985: Cadet, 420, 470,Fireball, J22, J24, Tornado, QT, ORMA60, Maxi 80, SuperMaxi 94, IACC, Transat 6.50.
Representative of Poland, member of the Polish National Team.
Professional career:
2002: Member of the
professional crew (pit) on the largest Polish monohull, Maxi 80 Class s/y Łódka Sport -
1st place IRC A- in the 57th Sydney to Hobart Regatta (as
"Lodka Bols"). more...
2003: Pitman on Maxi 80 s/y Łódka Sport, Irish Independent Challenger/Dubarry (Round Ireland Speed Record holder). more...
Crew member (trimmer/grinder) on new Super Maxi s/y BOLS. more...
Polish Tornado Champion 2003, Polish Catamaran Class Champion (open division), winner of The Catamaran Amber Cup 2003 (multistage race, longwise polish coast). more...
2004: Crew member/watch leader in Newport/RI - Georgetown/Grand Cayman delivery on Maxi 78 s/y Falcon 2000. more...
1st Mate/watch leader on Maxi 78 s/y Falcon 2000 and Maxi 80 s/y Martela (Cayman Islands). more...
Boatbuilder and rigger on hit by Hurricane Ivan Cayman Islands. more...
2005: In charge of complete rebuilt America's Cup Class yacht NZL39, Kiel/Germany. more...
1st Mate/watch leader on IACC GBR52 - Kiel/Germany. more...
2006-07: Shore operation manager, co-skipper and preparator in Jaro Kaczorowski's Mini Transat campaign. more
2008-2009: Yacht Klub Stal Gdynia - manager. more
2010 -until now: Coach of Olympic Star class Kusznierewicz/Zycki crew. more
Skills: boatbuilding, rigging, diving (PADI)
Familiar with: Navtec hydraulics, Harken and Lewmar deck gear service