Czesław Marchaj
Professor Czesław A. Marchaj [1] (born in Słomniki, Poland, on July 9, 1918) is a Polish Yachtsman whose published scientific study of the aerodynamics and hydrodynamics of sailing boats has been hugely influential on yacht, sail and rig designers since the publication of his classic work "Sailing Theory & Practice" in the mid 1960s. He was the Polish national Finn class champion. Marchaj conducted research at the English Experimental Laboratory, Southampton University. A member of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects (RINA) [2], he was awarded the coveted silver medal of The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) [3] . Marchaj returned to a secluded part of France.
Bibliography
- C.A. Marchaj, "Sailing Theory and Practice"', Adlard Coles Ltd 1964, Library of Congress Catalogue Card Number 64-13694.
- C. A. Marchaj, Aero-hydrodynamics of sailing, ISBN 0229986528
- C. A. Marchaj, Sail performance: techniques to maximize sail power, ISBN 0071413103
- C. A. Marchaj, Seaworthiness: the forgotten factor, ISBN 0877422273
- Czesław Marchaj, Teoria żeglowania: aerodynamika żagla, Alma-Press, Warszawa 2004, ISBN 83-7020-269-1
- Czesław Marchaj, Dzielność morska: zapomniany czynnik , Alma-Press, Warszawa 2002, ISBN 83-7020-291-8
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Marchaj, Czeslaw |
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Polish yacht racer and yacht designer |
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July 9, 1918 |
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Słomniki, Poland |
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