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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... sailing vessels began to decline and wealthy indi- viduals began to discover ... Folk- boat , a charming anachronism , an amalgam that still carries vestiges ... Folkboats do not have inboard diesel engines , the most common sta- ple for ...
... sailing vessels began to decline and wealthy indi- viduals began to discover ... Folk- boat , a charming anachronism , an amalgam that still carries vestiges ... Folkboats do not have inboard diesel engines , the most common sta- ple for ...
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... sailed to a remote anchorage . The question , " Why do you sail a Folkboat ? " is never sufficiently answered with " Why not ? " One of the more popular replies given by sailors who fell in love with this evergreen is their desire to ...
... sailed to a remote anchorage . The question , " Why do you sail a Folkboat ? " is never sufficiently answered with " Why not ? " One of the more popular replies given by sailors who fell in love with this evergreen is their desire to ...
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... Folk- boat . " Why , of course , " I thought . I knew the design of the boat I had sailed was based on the Swedish Folkboat , but before having the con- versation with Dieter Loibner , the idea that there might be a history behind the ...
... Folk- boat . " Why , of course , " I thought . I knew the design of the boat I had sailed was based on the Swedish Folkboat , but before having the con- versation with Dieter Loibner , the idea that there might be a history behind the ...
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From Cult to Classic -- The Renaissance of a Legend Dieter Loibner. about Folkboats ; at age 10 I was enrolled in the youth program of our sailing club where these things were taught . My fellow mates and I heard about sailing basics and ...
From Cult to Classic -- The Renaissance of a Legend Dieter Loibner. about Folkboats ; at age 10 I was enrolled in the youth program of our sailing club where these things were taught . My fellow mates and I heard about sailing basics and ...
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... Folkboat path , learning to sail a 25 - foot boat that weighs nearly 2 ... Folkboat has stuck to its guns with a conse- quence that borders on stubbornness ... sailed his Folkboat AGLAIA on a month - long singlehanded trip through the ...
... Folkboat path , learning to sail a 25 - foot boat that weighs nearly 2 ... Folkboat has stuck to its guns with a conse- quence that borders on stubbornness ... sailed his Folkboat AGLAIA on a month - long singlehanded trip through the ...
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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