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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... Boats suddenly became yachts , symbols of their owners ' status in society and implements for success on the racecourse . Hence the design focus shifted from prac- ticality to efficiency , from making the journey to taking the prize ...
... Boats suddenly became yachts , symbols of their owners ' status in society and implements for success on the racecourse . Hence the design focus shifted from prac- ticality to efficiency , from making the journey to taking the prize ...
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... Folkboat Association and for his assistance in mat- ters big and small . The good folks at Die Yacht , who granted access to their archives , and especially Angelika Radloff and Christa Seif , who assisted my efforts of digging up some ...
... Folkboat Association and for his assistance in mat- ters big and small . The good folks at Die Yacht , who granted access to their archives , and especially Angelika Radloff and Christa Seif , who assisted my efforts of digging up some ...
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... Folkboat . Funny looking keel and wrinkles in the hull . " Very heavy , very ... Folk- boat with yellow hull paint that was serviceable but needed cosmetic ... Association . Once you are in Peter's filofax , there is no escape . Soon I ...
... Folkboat . Funny looking keel and wrinkles in the hull . " Very heavy , very ... Folk- boat with yellow hull paint that was serviceable but needed cosmetic ... Association . Once you are in Peter's filofax , there is no escape . Soon I ...
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... Folkboat rather than the Folk- boat . These efforts were not limited to Scandinavia , as we shall see , but they had one ... society . The giant racing yachts - sleek , fast and operated by paid crew — were state - of - the art and a ...
... Folkboat rather than the Folk- boat . These efforts were not limited to Scandinavia , as we shall see , but they had one ... society . The giant racing yachts - sleek , fast and operated by paid crew — were state - of - the art and a ...
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... Association staged cruising rallies on the great inland lakes , a nice alternative to be sure , but nothing that could compare to ocean sailing . Sailors were keen on returning to the sea , but they also were making the case for a new ...
... Association staged cruising rallies on the great inland lakes , a nice alternative to be sure , but nothing that could compare to ocean sailing . Sailors were keen on returning to the sea , but they also were making the case for a new ...
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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