Seaworthiness: The Forgotten Factor

Marchaj, C. A.

ISBN 10: 0877422273 / ISBN 13: 9780877422273

Published by Intl Marine Pub, 1986

About this Item

Clean, unmarked, crease free copy in Good condition. Green DJ also in Good condition. BP/Nautical-Racing.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1668544663855

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Seaworthiness: The Forgotten Factor
• Publisher: Intl Marine Pub
• Publication Date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0877422273
• ISBN 13: 9780877422273
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Nautical
  • Racing

About this title

Synopsis

Newly updated and revised, this critical analysis examines how the search for racing-yacht performance has led to the development of sailing yachts with potentially dangerous seakeeping characteristics. Based upon the highest degree of practical and academic research, it demonstrates how modern yacht design often sacrifices safety for speed and other considerations, and it maintains that dramatic changes in design philosophy are needed to prevent further loss of life at sea. This is a major work that will help change the thinking on popular design trends for both racing and cruising yachts.

About the Author

Tony Marchaj's love of sailing began in his native Poland, where he was national Finn champion. It has continued with involvement in many different research projects, ranging from 12-metre rig design to his technical paper on 'Design for Extreme Conditions', which was awarded the coveted Silver Medal by the Royal Institute of Naval Architects. He now lives at his rural retreat in France.