Folkboat Story: From Cult to Classic -- The Renaissance of a LegendRowman & Littlefield, 17. okt 2008 - 256 pages This modern classic of small boat literature details the history of the Nordic Folkboat--a class that enjoys remarkable popularity in some of the world's most beautiful and challenging sailing waters. A clinker design that sails equally fast and well whether it is made from wood or fiberglass, the Nordic Folkboat has been around for 60 years. It has stood the test of time as its minimalism, robustness and sea kindliness have proved resistant to radical design modifications. Loibner guides us through all the layers of the Folkboat community, from those who sail competitively in the many Folkboat regattas worldwide, to the devoted following of recreational sailors who appreciate the sturdiness of the design when out cruising with family and friends, to what he refers to as the "Lunatic Fringe." Any reader who has spent a thrilling afternoon on the dancing prow of a small boat will appreciate the insights and journey of The Folkboat Story. |
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... A modern design would have surfed in these conditions , " they wrote . Erik Andreasen , a six - time winner of the Gold Cup , the most prestigious Folkboat trophy , put these numbers in perspective . 20 THE FOLKBOAT STORY.
... A modern design would have surfed in these conditions , " they wrote . Erik Andreasen , a six - time winner of the Gold Cup , the most prestigious Folkboat trophy , put these numbers in perspective . 20 THE FOLKBOAT STORY.
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... Andreasen deserves the nickname of Mr. Folk- boat . His company has sold more than 950 fiberglass Folkboats since ... Andreasen for a royalty payment of 2.5 percent of the total value of 800 boats that Andreasen sold until 1993. If an ...
... Andreasen deserves the nickname of Mr. Folk- boat . His company has sold more than 950 fiberglass Folkboats since ... Andreasen for a royalty payment of 2.5 percent of the total value of 800 boats that Andreasen sold until 1993. If an ...
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... Andreasen said the drawings were circulated between the com- mittee and Sunden for several changes , when Sunden's signature suddenly appeared on them . Subsequently , the committee had the signature removed so when the official ...
... Andreasen said the drawings were circulated between the com- mittee and Sunden for several changes , when Sunden's signature suddenly appeared on them . Subsequently , the committee had the signature removed so when the official ...
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... Andreasen surmises that " when Swe- den did it — a regrettable action in history - it was because nobody was interested in this boat anymore . Nobody expected that Folkboats were going to be built 35 years later . I have never met ...
... Andreasen surmises that " when Swe- den did it — a regrettable action in history - it was because nobody was interested in this boat anymore . Nobody expected that Folkboats were going to be built 35 years later . I have never met ...
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... Andreasen occurred in 1992 , at the fiftieth anniversary Folkboat gala in Marstrand , Sweden . Both were guests of honor . Sunden was presented with a bunch of flowers and a note " Thanks for the Folkboat . " Andreasen also received ...
... Andreasen occurred in 1992 , at the fiftieth anniversary Folkboat gala in Marstrand , Sweden . Both were guests of honor . Sunden was presented with a bunch of flowers and a note " Thanks for the Folkboat . " Andreasen also received ...
Contents
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Innovation and Tradition | 62 |
Folkboats in Europe | 86 |
Folkboats Elsewhere | 110 |
Interlude IThe Great Races | 138 |
Interlude IIThe Masters of Miniature | 189 |
Historic Highlights of Clinker | 193 |
The Lure of the Folkboat | 207 |
Tips for Fans | 217 |
Epilogue | 227 |
Bibliography | 229 |
Links and Addresses | 231 |
Builders | 232 |
Other editions - View all
The Folkboat Story: From Cult to Classic-- the Renaissance of a Legend Dieter Loibner Limited preview - 2002 |
Folkboat Story: From Cult to Classic-the Renaissance of a Legend Dieter Loibner Limited preview - 2008 |
The Folkboat Story: From Cult to Classic - the Renaissance of a Legend Dieter Loibner No preview available - 2002 |
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