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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... boat that can be raced in fierce competition just as it can be sailed to a remote anchorage . The question , " Why do ... boat's name . I hope you enjoy this journey and all its stories that add up to The Folkboat Story . Dieter Loibner ...
... boat that can be raced in fierce competition just as it can be sailed to a remote anchorage . The question , " Why do ... boat's name . I hope you enjoy this journey and all its stories that add up to The Folkboat Story . Dieter Loibner ...
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... boat was the catalyst that has turned the idea of a boat for the masses into a product that has transcended social and ethnic boundaries like few other pleasure boats have . More than 4,000 of them are still out there , plying their ...
... boat was the catalyst that has turned the idea of a boat for the masses into a product that has transcended social and ethnic boundaries like few other pleasure boats have . More than 4,000 of them are still out there , plying their ...
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... boat . " Why , of course , " I thought . I knew the design of the boat I had sailed was based on the Swedish Folkboat , but before having the con- versation with Dieter Loibner , the idea that there might be a history behind the design ...
... boat . " Why , of course , " I thought . I knew the design of the boat I had sailed was based on the Swedish Folkboat , but before having the con- versation with Dieter Loibner , the idea that there might be a history behind the design ...
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... boat , our list of criteria was modest ; my father was seeking strength and integrity , I was concerned with ... boats , and we found the answer in the Contessa 26 . Obscured as she was by the rows of flashier , bigger , more outfitted ...
... boat , our list of criteria was modest ; my father was seeking strength and integrity , I was concerned with ... boats , and we found the answer in the Contessa 26 . Obscured as she was by the rows of flashier , bigger , more outfitted ...
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 |
Common terms and phrases
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