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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... Europe 86 Six Folkboats Elsewhere 110 Seven Interlude I - The Great Races 138 Eight Cruising and Other Pleasures 146 Nine The Lunatic Fringe 175 Ten Interlude II - The Masters of Miniature 189 Eleven Historic Highlights of Clinker 193 ...
... Europe 86 Six Folkboats Elsewhere 110 Seven Interlude I - The Great Races 138 Eight Cruising and Other Pleasures 146 Nine The Lunatic Fringe 175 Ten Interlude II - The Masters of Miniature 189 Eleven Historic Highlights of Clinker 193 ...
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... Europe , clad in thick garments that are worn over a pair of long johns , hauling their treasures to put them in winter storage , clammy hands fumbling for flasks of Gammeldansk or other high - octane spir- its to thaw the icicles that ...
... Europe , clad in thick garments that are worn over a pair of long johns , hauling their treasures to put them in winter storage , clammy hands fumbling for flasks of Gammeldansk or other high - octane spir- its to thaw the icicles that ...
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... European revolutions of the 19th century leading to a new em- powered class of citizens who wanted and gained access ... Europe was Germany , where the National Socialist movement was gaining momentum . En- couraged by Adolf Hitler , who ...
... European revolutions of the 19th century leading to a new em- powered class of citizens who wanted and gained access ... Europe was Germany , where the National Socialist movement was gaining momentum . En- couraged by Adolf Hitler , who ...
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... European cultures , which lack the expansive spaces and the bigger - is - better mentality so common in North America . We also have to remember that given the technical possibilities 60 years ago , pleasure craft had to be built in ...
... European cultures , which lack the expansive spaces and the bigger - is - better mentality so common in North America . We also have to remember that given the technical possibilities 60 years ago , pleasure craft had to be built in ...
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... Europe and sent sailing journalist Erik Pallin to visit several European countries in 1939. He re- ported that he considered it impossible to conceive an affordable Folkboat with worldwide appeal , since different countries and sailing ...
... Europe and sent sailing journalist Erik Pallin to visit several European countries in 1939. He re- ported that he considered it impossible to conceive an affordable Folkboat with worldwide appeal , since different countries and sailing ...
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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