Bernard Gallay (born November 7, 1959) is a French cruiser and entrepreneur Franco-Swiss. He has competed in Vendà © Globe twice (1992/93 and 2000/01) and ended his career as a professional seaman while participating in Transat 6.50 in 2005. In 1994 he moved to Montpellier in South France and founded Bernard Gallay Yacht Broker. He still competes in amateur races like Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez (formerly known as La Nioulargue) and Rolex Middle Sea Race.
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Biography
Bernard Gallay was born in Paris.
Rugby
He is a former member of the French Junior Team and the French Military Team in Joinville. He also played the Rugby First Division for Racing Club de France from 1980 to 1983.
Sailing
In 1981, he began sailing by starting a sailing vessel Faram Serenissima at short notice for the Twostar Race, which resulted in a poor shipwreck on his return leg. The following year in 1982, again in a short time, he embarked on the Atlantic crossing on the Sea Falcon ship, the sailor boat and the English navigator Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.
Crew racing
- Transat Jacques Vabre on board the VoilÃÆ'.Fr in 2001 and aboard Afibel in 1997 (as skipper)
- Camp Grand Prix Coralia de FÃÆ'Â © on board VoilÃÆ'.Fr in 2001 (as skipper)
- American Cup on board French Kiss on 1986/87
- 3 times participant in Tour de L'Europe on board British Airways in 1985, Ericsson in 1987 and Banque Populaire in year 1999
- 11 transatlantic competitions or recording effort, 6 with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
- 2 times participant in Tour de France in 1988 with Bertrand Pacà ©  © and in 1998 as captain
- Rolex Middle Sea Race 2011 on board Med Spirit
- Palma Super Yacht Regatta 2007 and 2009 on board Hyperion
- Saint Barth Bucket 2008 on Hyperion board
- Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2002, 2004, and 2011
One-handed race
- Vendà © m Globe in 1992/1993 on board Vuarnet Watch
- Vendà © Globe in 2000/2001 on board VoilÃÆ'.Fr
- 4-time participants at Solitaire du Figaro in 1989 (winner of newcomer class), 1990, 1991 and 1995
- Transat 6.50 in 2005 on board Fdi Groupe
- Transatlantic crossed Saint Malo - Saint Pierre and Miquelon in 1992 aboard the Vuarnet Watches
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Achievements
- Rugby: Racing Club de France from 1980 to 1983
- Vendà © e Globe 1993 - Abandoned (2 Termination due to selfsteering issues and rig structure). Completed the course and took the boat home alone
- VendÃÆ' Â © e Globe 2001 - Finish 8 (25 incoming ships at start) on board VoilÃÆ'.Fr - 111 days 16 hours and 7 minutes
- American Cup 1986-1987 - Semi-final qualification (Cup of Louis Vuitton)
- Transat Jacques Vabre 2001 - 5th with Kito De Pavant
- Transat 6.50 2005 - Complete the 14th (72 early incoming ships) aboard the Bahia Express - The Navy Architect is Samuel Manuard and Bernard Gallay has built it in Slovenia
Yacht Brokerage
The BGYB brand and the yacht brokerage firm were created by long-term friends Bernard Gallay and Philippe Meylan in 1994. Through the development of their yacht brokerage business extend their friendship and each contribute something different when starting the company. Bernard Gallay, through his sailing experience, knowledge of cruises and full-time involvement and Philippe Meylan through his legal background and capacity as a trusted advisor. In 1996, after two years of operation, BGYB became a member of the famous Ocean Broker Yacht Association (MYBA). MYBA is an associate of yacht yachts' in the Mediterranean and belongs to the largest international brokerage firm in the world. Contracts and practices have become the standard for the professional world of the cruise industry. BGYB's reputation is acquired through purchases and sales, charter and management of motor yachts, sailing and racing. Boats sold range from 18 to 50 meters for budgets ranging from several hundred thousand to several million Euros.
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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