Background
Urbanczyk, Andrew Augustus was born on March 1, 1936 in Russia. Arrived in United States, 1972, naturalized, 1982. Son of Sigmund Michailowich and Monika Urbanczyk.
Urbanczyk, Andrew Augustus was born on March 1, 1936 in Russia. Arrived in United States, 1972, naturalized, 1982. Son of Sigmund Michailowich and Monika Urbanczyk.
Master of Science in Chemistry and Physics, Technology University Gdansk, Poland, 1960.
Instructor, Technology U. Gdansk, 1960-1968. Research consultant American Yachting Association, 1965-1970. Licensed captain, skipper, organizer oceanic expeditions, since 1957.
Solo circumnavigator 95,000 miles, 1983-1984.
Member examination board Amateur Yachting Association, since 1965. Author 15 books, since 1957, including Lonely Voyages, 1971.
Raft Expeditions, 1973. Thank You Pacific, 1981.
The Calms and the Storms, 1987.
World champion transpacific record in singlehanding sailing, 1978. Named Meritorious Laborer of Seas, Baltic Society, 1970. Recipient various grants.
Member examination
Married Saborowska Krystyna Urbanczyk, October 5, 1968.