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

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