Zbigniew Malicki

Poland’s Zbigniew Malicki was a graphic artist, sailor, and sailing activist. From 1963 to 1980 Malicki represented AZS-AWF Warszawa in the Finn and Star classes before taking up windsurfing and competing in the 730 monotype yacht class. At the 1980 Moskva Olympics he and Tomasz Holc competed in the Star class finishing in 12th place.

Malicki graduated from the Warszawa Academy of Fine Arts with a diploma with honours in 1971. From 1974 to 1984 he was the chief graphic designer at LOT Polish Airlines. He then spent a brief spell working in Germany before returning to Poland to become the owner and director of his own business.

In 1981 Malicki was the founder and President of the Board Sailing Committee of the Polish Yachting Association. In 1981 he also began to coach the national wind glider team before founding the Youth Regatta Sailing Foundation in 1992. Malicki founded and presided over the 470 class and the 730 class where he organised and presented multiple events.