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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... Denmark the W boat , a deriva- tive of the Swedish Milar - 22 , enjoyed a strong following , while the Norwegians raced the majestic but much larger International One Designs . To get a better picture of the international efforts , the ...
... Denmark the W boat , a deriva- tive of the Swedish Milar - 22 , enjoyed a strong following , while the Norwegians raced the majestic but much larger International One Designs . To get a better picture of the international efforts , the ...
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... Denmark for his entry SVANE , and M. Iversen from Stockholm for VEGA 2. Fourth and fifth prize were split between Alfons Kvarnstrom of Finland for INGER and O.W. Dahlstrom from Denmark for his entry SNIPAN . The plans for two other ...
... Denmark for his entry SVANE , and M. Iversen from Stockholm for VEGA 2. Fourth and fifth prize were split between Alfons Kvarnstrom of Finland for INGER and O.W. Dahlstrom from Denmark for his entry SNIPAN . The plans for two other ...
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... Denmark and ex- port to the U.S. began , Sunden wrote to the Swedish Sailing Associa- tion ( Svenska Seglarforbundet ) , demanding royalties for all boats built . According to Andreasen , the Swedish Sailing Association answered that ...
... Denmark and ex- port to the U.S. began , Sunden wrote to the Swedish Sailing Associa- tion ( Svenska Seglarforbundet ) , demanding royalties for all boats built . According to Andreasen , the Swedish Sailing Association answered that ...
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... Denmark cannot acknowledge any kind of re- sponsibility to Sunden . Nor shall we accept a price for drawings sold here , which is above fair value . ” In 1965 , Wedell - Wedellsborg wrote to the president of the Royal Danish Yacht Club ...
... Denmark cannot acknowledge any kind of re- sponsibility to Sunden . Nor shall we accept a price for drawings sold here , which is above fair value . ” In 1965 , Wedell - Wedellsborg wrote to the president of the Royal Danish Yacht Club ...
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... Denmark has more than 120 Knarrs that are mostly raced . Even royalty has taken to it . Prince Henrik and Princess Margarethe received a Knarr as a wedding present in 1967 . Later the prince became also a successful racer and bought two ...
... Denmark has more than 120 Knarrs that are mostly raced . Even royalty has taken to it . Prince Henrik and Princess Margarethe received a Knarr as a wedding present in 1967 . Later the prince became also a successful racer and bought two ...
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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