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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... putter through the canals of Berlin , and cruise the Great Lakes . They cut through the chop off Waikiki Beach , and parade in front of Sydney's Opera . I began this manuscript on a dreary November day in Acknowledgments.
... putter through the canals of Berlin , and cruise the Great Lakes . They cut through the chop off Waikiki Beach , and parade in front of Sydney's Opera . I began this manuscript on a dreary November day in Acknowledgments.
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... Berlin Folkboats , decided to mend fences with Sunden and wrote a conciliatory note stating that " most facts [ surrounding the origins of the Folkboat ] . . . are only based on hearsay . We are pleased that Tord Sunden Tord Sunden ...
... Berlin Folkboats , decided to mend fences with Sunden and wrote a conciliatory note stating that " most facts [ surrounding the origins of the Folkboat ] . . . are only based on hearsay . We are pleased that Tord Sunden Tord Sunden ...
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... Berlin , Sunden ap- proached Brandt - Møller , a reputable small shop in Fredriksund , Den- mark . A family business , Brandt - Møller had been building wooden Folkboats since 1946 , and was now also licensed to produce fiberglass boats ...
... Berlin , Sunden ap- proached Brandt - Møller , a reputable small shop in Fredriksund , Den- mark . A family business , Brandt - Møller had been building wooden Folkboats since 1946 , and was now also licensed to produce fiberglass boats ...
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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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