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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... deck only . And most Folkboats do not have inboard diesel engines , the most common sta- ple for cruising boats . That's more than a half dozen strikes against it , so how can such a creation expect to survive and even thrive , not just ...
... deck only . And most Folkboats do not have inboard diesel engines , the most common sta- ple for cruising boats . That's more than a half dozen strikes against it , so how can such a creation expect to survive and even thrive , not just ...
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... decks , and the little , yet functional , cabin of this pretty boat built by a modest Canadian shipyard on the shores of Lake On- tario . An unassuming salesman who had sailed his own 32 - foot Con- tessa around the world quietly ...
... decks , and the little , yet functional , cabin of this pretty boat built by a modest Canadian shipyard on the shores of Lake On- tario . An unassuming salesman who had sailed his own 32 - foot Con- tessa around the world quietly ...
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... 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 construction Svane blueprint hull / deck construction. A Design by Committee 15.
... 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 construction Svane blueprint hull / deck construction. A Design by Committee 15.
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... legal wrangling that would soon follow could not detract from 4 meter the historic significance of this achievement that spills. Svane blueprint hull / deck construction Vega blueprint hull / deck construction. 16 THE FOLKBOAT STORY.
... legal wrangling that would soon follow could not detract from 4 meter the historic significance of this achievement that spills. Svane blueprint hull / deck construction Vega blueprint hull / deck construction. 16 THE FOLKBOAT STORY.
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... of the keel . And this example still is unique in history . Once the final design was published , Arendals in Göteborg. Vega blueprint hull / deck construction Nordic Folkboat blueprint hull / deck construction. A Design by Committee 17.
... of the keel . And this example still is unique in history . Once the final design was published , Arendals in Göteborg. Vega blueprint hull / deck construction Nordic Folkboat blueprint hull / deck construction. A Design by Committee 17.
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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