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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... Danish anthem , and sharing lessons taught by the sea . Tove S. Ring- dal , account executive at BBDO Myres in Norway , for pulling the strings with paint manufacturer Jotun and Sejlas magazine to clear the way for the use of one of the ...
... Danish anthem , and sharing lessons taught by the sea . Tove S. Ring- dal , account executive at BBDO Myres in Norway , for pulling the strings with paint manufacturer Jotun and Sejlas magazine to clear the way for the use of one of the ...
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... Danish islands . Standing headroom is available only for toddlers . Adults can't be a lot taller than 6 feet to be able to sit up straight on the saloon bunks . A hanging locker on starboard and a primitive galley to port that doubles ...
... Danish islands . Standing headroom is available only for toddlers . Adults can't be a lot taller than 6 feet to be able to sit up straight on the saloon bunks . A hanging locker on starboard and a primitive galley to port that doubles ...
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... Danish member of the design committee , Lord Wedell Wedellsborg , in a letter to Sven Salen in January 1942 , re- questing " that the drawings shall not be provided with the name of any constructor . " Unfazed , Sunden wrote a story for ...
... Danish member of the design committee , Lord Wedell Wedellsborg , in a letter to Sven Salen in January 1942 , re- questing " that the drawings shall not be provided with the name of any constructor . " Unfazed , Sunden wrote a story for ...
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... Danish Yacht Club : " It appeared that Sun- den had not made the drawings himself , but had somebody else do it . It consequently beats everything that he later tries to capitalize on the success of the Folkboat and claim rights to the ...
... Danish Yacht Club : " It appeared that Sun- den had not made the drawings himself , but had somebody else do it . It consequently beats everything that he later tries to capitalize on the success of the Folkboat and claim rights to the ...
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... Danish emigrant by the name of Svend Svendsen , an avid Folkboater and owner of a boat re- pair yard , built Nordic Folkboats from GRP even before the Europeans did . The local Folkboat fleet , in the 1960s easily the premier keelboat ...
... Danish emigrant by the name of Svend Svendsen , an avid Folkboater and owner of a boat re- pair yard , built Nordic Folkboats from GRP even before the Europeans did . The local Folkboat fleet , in the 1960s easily the premier keelboat ...
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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