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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... course sailing has also become a leisure activity for the common folk , who seek recreation by casting off and ... rule . Among these is the Nordic Folk- boat , a charming anachronism , an amalgam that still carries vestiges of its ...
... course sailing has also become a leisure activity for the common folk , who seek recreation by casting off and ... rule . Among these is the Nordic Folk- boat , a charming anachronism , an amalgam that still carries vestiges of its ...
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... class rules would leave no room . Selecting a cost - efficient building method was equally im- portant , which meant that clinker would get the nod over carvel planking , so boats could be built well while simultaneously costs could be ...
... class rules would leave no room . Selecting a cost - efficient building method was equally im- portant , which meant that clinker would get the nod over carvel planking , so boats could be built well while simultaneously costs could be ...
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... class rules , which ensured that , although overbuilt and awkward to pro- duce , GRP boats offered the exact same performance as the old wooden boats . This anachronism gave the Nordic Folkboat a second lease on life since level class ...
... class rules , which ensured that , although overbuilt and awkward to pro- duce , GRP boats offered the exact same performance as the old wooden boats . This anachronism gave the Nordic Folkboat a second lease on life since level class ...
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... rules , since they were published broadly and often . " By trying to circumvent and ig- nore those facts , Mr ... classes that were conceived by prominent yacht designers . More Nordic Folkboats are still actively sailed around the world than ...
... rules , since they were published broadly and often . " By trying to circumvent and ig- nore those facts , Mr ... classes that were conceived by prominent yacht designers . More Nordic Folkboats are still actively sailed around the world than ...
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... class is today in enforcing compliance with rules and design , there was a time when American pragmatism inter- fered . In the 50s , a group of New York yachtsmen fell in love with the lines , but considered the boat's character too ...
... class is today in enforcing compliance with rules and design , there was a time when American pragmatism inter- fered . In the 50s , a group of New York yachtsmen fell in love with the lines , but considered the boat's character too ...
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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