Polish builder hosts first US-based owners’ event

Poland’s Galeon Yachts recently held its first Galeon Onwers Rendezvous in the US. Held from March 7-10 at Galeon Marina in Key West, Florida, the four-day event attracted over 65 people and 15 vessels in the water.

The event kicked off with a welcome party on Thursday night, then continued with breakfast, a Key West scavenger hunt and dinner on Friday night, featuring an awards ceremony for the day’s earlier hunt.

Saturday culminated in a themed party with dinner and dancing. Event sponsors included Volvo Penta and Sevenstar Yacht Transport.

“Big thank you to everyone who joined us for our inaugural Galeon Owners Rendezvous in the United States. We made new friends, created unforgettable memories and took Key West by storm,” says Bob Burke, Galeon brand manager. “We can’t wait to start planning our Second Annual Galeon Owners Rendezvous, so we can see everyone again and welcome new faces.”

Established in 1982, Galeon is one of Poland’s biggest motoryacht builders with an output of around 100 vessels per year. The privately-owned company employs over 1,000 people working on 250,000sq ft of production and assembly halls near Gdansk.