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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... Salen , revived them at the annual meeting of the Scandinavian Sailing Association in 1940. Salen not only had the economic wherewithal to make it hap- pen , but he also had a knack for exciting people for his plans , pre- senting ideas ...
... Salen , revived them at the annual meeting of the Scandinavian Sailing Association in 1940. Salen not only had the economic wherewithal to make it hap- pen , but he also had a knack for exciting people for his plans , pre- senting ideas ...
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... Salen , Professor Karl Ljungberg , and Director Svante Forster from Sweden , N. Benzon , Baron Wedell Wedellsborg , Director A. Hampel , and G. Ronne from Denmark , and G. Stenback from Finland . As good as many entries were , none ...
... Salen , Professor Karl Ljungberg , and Director Svante Forster from Sweden , N. Benzon , Baron Wedell Wedellsborg , Director A. Hampel , and G. Ronne from Denmark , and G. Stenback from Finland . As good as many entries were , none ...
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... Salen suggested a young man by the name of Tord Sunden , the same 6 - Meter sailor and yacht designer who had designed the small Real 15. Sunden's work was published in September 1941 , so the world got a. Nordavind blueprint hull / deck ...
... Salen suggested a young man by the name of Tord Sunden , the same 6 - Meter sailor and yacht designer who had designed the small Real 15. Sunden's work was published in September 1941 , so the world got a. Nordavind blueprint hull / deck ...
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... Salen commissioned 61 Folkboats with builders in Sweden , which he planned to sell at cost to jumpstart the class . Meanwhile , World War II was raging , making it difficult to procure cotton for the sails . Somehow , though , enough ...
... Salen commissioned 61 Folkboats with builders in Sweden , which he planned to sell at cost to jumpstart the class . Meanwhile , World War II was raging , making it difficult to procure cotton for the sails . Somehow , though , enough ...
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... Salen , who accurately defined the design criteria and made them stick . The jury who judged the submissions of the design contest also deserves praise for refusing to settle for a compromise . Then there is Tord Sunden , who , by all ...
... Salen , who accurately defined the design criteria and made them stick . The jury who judged the submissions of the design contest also deserves praise for refusing to settle for a compromise . Then there is Tord Sunden , who , by all ...
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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