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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... breeze on Lake Constance and grit their teeth when it howls through the Golden Gate . They zigzag through the Skerries , and crowd the line at the Fyn Rundt . They sail on Puget Sound , and brave the currents of the Solent . They putter ...
... breeze on Lake Constance and grit their teeth when it howls through the Golden Gate . They zigzag through the Skerries , and crowd the line at the Fyn Rundt . They sail on Puget Sound , and brave the currents of the Solent . They putter ...
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... breeze most certainly will . There is a name for this : Folkboat weather . San Francisco , like Scandinavia , has a lot of Folkboat weather , so I found many opportunities to practice . I also came to appreciate the sports- manship in ...
... breeze most certainly will . There is a name for this : Folkboat weather . San Francisco , like Scandinavia , has a lot of Folkboat weather , so I found many opportunities to practice . I also came to appreciate the sports- manship in ...
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... breeze and pokes her stout nose through some chop . The distinctive flare of her sides above the waterline is keeping the boat relatively dry and aids the sail carrying ability and astonish- ing end stability at 25-30 degrees of heel ...
... breeze and pokes her stout nose through some chop . The distinctive flare of her sides above the waterline is keeping the boat relatively dry and aids the sail carrying ability and astonish- ing end stability at 25-30 degrees of heel ...
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... breeze and no benefit in windy conditions due to the Folkboat's hefty weight and the hull's hydrodynamic characteristics . Strapping a paraglider to the back of an elephant won't make Jumbo fly . Of course , a Nordic Folkboat can carry ...
... breeze and no benefit in windy conditions due to the Folkboat's hefty weight and the hull's hydrodynamic characteristics . Strapping a paraglider to the back of an elephant won't make Jumbo fly . Of course , a Nordic Folkboat can carry ...
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... breeze in the summer , are a handful for the best of crews , spinnaker or not . To drive home the point , many races were won by non - spinnaker boats , so why bother ? In the spirit of originality and after a thorough cost - benefit ...
... breeze in the summer , are a handful for the best of crews , spinnaker or not . To drive home the point , many races were won by non - spinnaker boats , so why bother ? In the spirit of originality and after a thorough cost - benefit ...
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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