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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... Regatta , the annual event for the stars of yesteryear , irrevocably his last race . The " Great Dane " , like all his prominent skipper colleagues , was sen- tenced to inactivity since the regatta organizers refused to send them out on ...
... Regatta , the annual event for the stars of yesteryear , irrevocably his last race . The " Great Dane " , like all his prominent skipper colleagues , was sen- tenced to inactivity since the regatta organizers refused to send them out on ...
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... fairly assess the work of his Scandinavian colleagues six decades ago . Famous Swedish actor Ebert Taube during a Folkboat regatta in the early days . “ Whoever came up with this design did an excellent. A Design by Committee . 19.
... fairly assess the work of his Scandinavian colleagues six decades ago . Famous Swedish actor Ebert Taube during a Folkboat regatta in the early days . “ Whoever came up with this design did an excellent. A Design by Committee . 19.
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... regatta sailors , who liked its lines and performance . Back in Scandinavia , the Danish Sailing Association became in- terested in building Knarrs . Today Denmark has more than 120 Knarrs that are mostly raced . Even royalty has taken ...
... regatta sailors , who liked its lines and performance . Back in Scandinavia , the Danish Sailing Association became in- terested in building Knarrs . Today Denmark has more than 120 Knarrs that are mostly raced . Even royalty has taken ...
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... regatta , a tradition by now , features a Round Robin format and alternates between San Francisco , Denmark and Norway . It pits the top teams against each other on borrowed boats that are furnished by the organizing fleet . The guests ...
... regatta , a tradition by now , features a Round Robin format and alternates between San Francisco , Denmark and Norway . It pits the top teams against each other on borrowed boats that are furnished by the organizing fleet . The guests ...
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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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