BGYB's Story
Bernard Gallay Yacht Brokerage specialises in yacht sales & purchase, luxury yacht charter and yacht management, offering a tailored, professional and enthusiastic service to our clients . We are committed to building close relationships with our clients based on trust, honesty and dedication in order to give them the best service offered within the yachting industry.
BGYB Since 1994
Established by Bernard Gallay, an accomplished sailor (2 Vendée Globe - Solo Non-stop Around the World Race, 14 Atlantic crossings, 1 America's Cup, etc.), BGYB burst onto the yachting scene in 1994. After just 2 years in business, the company was accepted into the prestigious Mediterranean Yacht Broker Association (MYBA), to which the most important brokerage companies in the world belong, and whose commercial terms and uses have become an international reference for the yachting industry.
Experienced Sailors
Not only does BGYB’s membership with MYBA guarantee its credibility; the company's representatives are reputable sailors and experienced yachtsmen, including Philippe Monnet (Monaco), François Boucher (Paris), Nicolas Marchand (Monaco), Stephane Della (La Ciotat), Jean-Yves Candelot (Palma), Bruno Gallien (Montpellier) and Thierry Barrot (Hong Kong). In having such accomplished yachtsmen; our clients benefit from our extensive knowledge of yachting and our veritable expertise in the sphere of boating technology.
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International presence
BGYB plays a significant role in the brokerage world, with offices scattered internationally: Primarily based in Europe (Montpellier, Paris, Palma de Mallorca, La Ciotat, Marseille) but secondly BGYB has established itself globally (Hong Kong, Moscow, San Francisco, and recently Auckland in New Zealand). You might spot us at various annual boat shows including the Palma Superyacht Show, Cannes Yachting Festival, Barcelona MYBA Charter Show and so on. We look forward to welcoming you on board!
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BGYB's News
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February 13, 2025VAT essentials in the Yachting Industry: BGYB...
VAT – Value Added Tax – is a tax imposed by the country where the charter embarks. Each country sets its own VAT rate, which is calculated as a percentage of the total “charter fees”. Some countries even impose additional conditions, further complicating the broker’s job. It is therefore...
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September 27, 2024BGYB's 30 Year Anniversary
BERNARD GALLAY Yacht Brokerage (BGYB) marks a significant milestone, celebrating three decades of dedicated service to a vast international network of clients. Specialising in luxury yachting, BGYB is a brokerage built on the expertise of notable sailors, including the founder, Bernard,...
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March 20, 2024BGYB at the Palma Superyacht Show 2024!
Created in 2013, the Palma Superyacht Village is reserved for motor yachts and sailing boats over 24 metres in length. It takes place at Moll Vell, an original marina located in the centre of Palma, the capital of the island of Majorca. For this 2024 edition, the BGYB team will be...
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