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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... knots , degrees or inches is omitting the best part of it . The Folkboat reminds us of the less - is - more approach , and of the fact that convenience , comfort and speed , the three most promi- nent marketing mantras , are no ...
... knots , degrees or inches is omitting the best part of it . The Folkboat reminds us of the less - is - more approach , and of the fact that convenience , comfort and speed , the three most promi- nent marketing mantras , are no ...
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... knots - 35 and more in the gusts and a lot of north in it . Angrily hissing whitecaps were aiming straight for the panoramic windows of the Grill Room at the St. Fran- cis Yacht Club and exploded in clouds of spray on the rocks of the ...
... knots - 35 and more in the gusts and a lot of north in it . Angrily hissing whitecaps were aiming straight for the panoramic windows of the Grill Room at the St. Fran- cis Yacht Club and exploded in clouds of spray on the rocks of the ...
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... knots of wind a Folkboat will tack through 80 de- grees , do about 5 knots through the water upwind , 5.5 knots on a 90- degree beam reach and 4.8 knots downwind . A doughnut — a full circle - under sail takes 27 seconds and a radius of ...
... knots of wind a Folkboat will tack through 80 de- grees , do about 5 knots through the water upwind , 5.5 knots on a 90- degree beam reach and 4.8 knots downwind . A doughnut — a full circle - under sail takes 27 seconds and a radius of ...
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... knots , which proves that even an under canvassed boat of two metric tons is not bound by mathematics when it comes to surfing downwind in a blow . But raw speed is not what Folkboats are about . As the more sea- soned mariners know , a ...
... knots , which proves that even an under canvassed boat of two metric tons is not bound by mathematics when it comes to surfing downwind in a blow . But raw speed is not what Folkboats are about . As the more sea- soned mariners know , a ...
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... knots of wind , 6.3 knots on a beam reach and 5.7 knots downwind . In 1968 , these numbers were extraordinary for a small and heavy boat , hence the ecstatic comments in the report . Like the Nordic Folkboat , the IF Boat reacts to ...
... knots of wind , 6.3 knots on a beam reach and 5.7 knots downwind . In 1968 , these numbers were extraordinary for a small and heavy boat , hence the ecstatic comments in the report . Like the Nordic Folkboat , the IF Boat reacts to ...
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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