The UAE News report: In a month’s time, the third edition of Poland’s largest yacht exhibition on the water – POLBOAT YACHTING FESTIVAL – will take place in Gdynia.
The most beautiful sailing yachts, luxury motorboats, catamarans, houseboats and water scooters will be available for four days in Gdynia, in one of the most modern yacht marinas in the country – Marina Yacht Park owned by the PHN Group.
Yachts and boats
POLBOAT YACHTING FESTIVAL is a unique opportunity to get to know the current offer of Polish manufacturers and distributors of watercrafts and to present the advantages of sailing yachts, motorboats, and sports equipment in their natural environment – on the water.
There has never been such a list of Exhibitors at one event in Poland!
One of the stars at the event will be Sunreef Yachts catamaran, where the opening ceremony of the POLBOAT YAACHTING FESTIVAL will traditionally take place, with the participation of important personalities from the industry and state and local administration. The Galeon Shipyard, a world leader in innovative design solutions, which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary, will present seven different models of luxury motor yachts, including the Galeon 375 GTO (world premiere).
Cobrey will display three vessels, including its largest motor yacht with a length of 50 feet, and the Vulcan Yachts shipyard debuting at the exhibition will present a slightly smaller vessel – JP 47.
From foreign brands of boats with a length of over 10m, the exhibition will include, among others German Bavaria and Italian RIO. There will also be the renowned and experienced Polish shipyards of Balt Yacht and Northman. Both companies will show their iconic models – Suncamper 35 and Northman 1200 and will also announce the premieres of their new models. Houseboats sector has been gaining a lot of interest and will be presented by two companies – the leader in the production of floating houses, La Mare from Bydgoszcz, and Nomadream, with a modern and very interesting Nomadream 1200 Double Decker unit.
The largest representative in the RIB category – Sportis, will talk about their offer for those interested in this particular type of boats.
The largest group of exhibitors, in line with the position of the European leader in the production of this type of units, will be motorboats up to 10m, headed by four models of the world-famous Parker Poland shipyard. Among the prestigious foreign brands such as Windy, Flipper, Nimbus, Malibu, Alfastreet, Bayliner or Saxdor (most of which are produced in Polish shipyards), there will also be present Polish brands – young with a high potential – Canna Boats, Mongird Yachts, Futuro Boats, D-Boat, Nautic Yachts or VTS with electric drive. We won’t also miss the representation from the sailing sector. UP till now, four different Hanse yachts, Dehler 42 and Jacht2020 models from the PRO AIR shipyard in Gdynia have confirmed their participation in the event. Furthermore, the visitors will be able to see two unique vessels – the S/Y Legia yacht formerly owned by Col. Kukliński and the royal yacht Norn VI.
International media at the event
During the show, a dozen or so premieres of yachts and boats will be presented, which certainly attracts foreign media. Among the announced journalists are representatives of IBI Magazine, The Yacht Style, Barche, Boat International, The World Of Yachts and Boats, Nauticki Magazin, Asia Pacyfic Boating and Fragrant Harbour.
Attractions
On the first day of the Exhibition, Gdynia Polboat Awards’Gala will be held in the evening. The aim of the competition is to select the most interesting sailing yacht and motor boat from among those presented at the POLBOAT YACHTING FESTIVAL.
The jury composed of: Stanisław Iwiński – editor-in-chief of yachtsmen.eu, Robert Błażejak – constructor and owner of Błazejak Yacht Design, and Jacek Centkowski – world-famous designer and constructor of yachts will select the winners.
The statuette is prepared by the famous sculptor Adam Stachowicz. The awards ceremony will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott Gdynia Waterfront hotel.
The evening will be made pleasant by the performance of Olga Barej, known for her success in the programs X Factor, Szansa na Sukces and The Voice of Poland. After the official part there will start the Inter Cars – Exide Cocktail Party.
On the second day of the Show at the Super Yachts Club located in Marina Yacht Park owned by the PHN Group, the Yacht & Jazz Festival is planned, and on the third day Galeon Yachts will celebrate its 40th anniversary.
Free entrance to all the visitors
POLBOAT YACHTING FESTIVAL, organized by the Polish Chamber of Yachting Industry and Water Sports – Polish Yachts is a non-ticketed event.
In the tent space set up on the waterfront, the visitors will find products of companies offering sailing and motorboat accessories, navigation equipment, designer clothing as well as financing and insurance offers for boats.
At the event, there will also be present brands from other luxury industries. The visitors will be able to see the latest models of motorhomes, Mercedes-Benz cars from BMG Goworowski, exclusive clothes from Tailors Club or rest in a special relaxation zone of the Pomeranian Voivodeship.
Shows and meetings
During an entire exhibition are planned many additional initiatives and shows including flyboarding shows, water scooters, Hobie kayaks, Awake Jetboards and water rescue performance – all for free.
In addition, there will be an opportunity to meet many interesting personalities including the sailor Jurand Goszczyński or the famous captain Roman Paszke. Another important point are discussions about: development of education for the yachting industry, yacht investments, communication systems or the problem of ocean pollution.
Become_a_Boater – free cruises for visitors
On Saturday and Sunday, the Organizers invite all guests visiting POLBOAT YACHTING FESTIVAL to discover a new passion and join thousands of people spending time on the water, to participate in the #Become_a_Boater campaign, organized jointly with the Aktywnie i Zdrowo Foundation and PRO AIR. It will be an opportunity to make a free cruise on a sailing yacht or motor unit and to have closer contact with this pleasant form of recreation, gain initial education and receive comprehensive information on how to start your adventure on the water.
The Organizer of the POLBOAT YACHTING FESTIVAL is the Polish Chamber of Marine Industry and Water Sports – POLBOAT.
Strategic Partner of the event is Marina Yacht Park owned by the PHN Group
Partners of the event are: The City of Gdynia, Polish Sailing Association, Polish Motorboat and Water Ski Association, Maritime Economy Forum, Polish Investment and Trade Agency, Mercedes-Benz BMG Goworowski, Tailors Club, Courtyard by Marriott, InterCars, Exide, Banglob, Taurus Sea Power, Sztorm Grupa, PRO AIR- Yacht2020 and! Pomeranian and Pomeranian Regional Tourist Organization.
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