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Kim Klaka
Kim Klaka is a naval architect who established his first yacht design consultancy in 1970. He holds a Masters degree and a doctorate in sailing yacht performance, and was the Direc...view moreKim Klaka is a naval architect who established his first yacht design consultancy in 1970. He holds a Masters degree and a doctorate in sailing yacht performance, and was the Director of the Centre for Marine Science and Technology at Curtin University, Australia. He has conducted research for several America’s Cup syndicates and was the leader of Australia’ only national yacht research programme. He has also been the director of a yacht motion stabilisation company, and worked as a professional yacht designer and yacht builder for many years. He has published thirty scientific papers and many more technical reports on naval architecture and maritime engineering. He has sailed over 30,000 miles, including singlehanded offshore passages and world championships. He has advised government bodies and sailing organisations on technical issues, and holds the David Walters Memorial Medallion for services to yachting safety - only the fifth person ever to receive this award.
Kim also holds postgraduate qualifications in adult education and has lectured in yacht design and naval architecture since 1978. view less