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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... seaworthy boat that can be raced in fierce competition just as it can be 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 ...
... seaworthy boat that can be raced in fierce competition just as it can be 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 ...
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... seaworthy , " our instructor remarked , “ popu- lar in Scandinavia . And , by the way , these wrinkles are overlapping planks that are called clinker . " Scandinavia was cold and far away , and our glassy , windless finger lake was too ...
... seaworthy , " our instructor remarked , “ popu- lar in Scandinavia . And , by the way , these wrinkles are overlapping planks that are called clinker . " Scandinavia was cold and far away , and our glassy , windless finger lake was too ...
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... sea- worthy these boats actually are and how well they perform when it is rough . " In his own austere words , he summed up what was a rocky start for the Nordic Folkboat , which by design was intended to bring more people to the sport ...
... sea- worthy these boats actually are and how well they perform when it is rough . " In his own austere words , he summed up what was a rocky start for the Nordic Folkboat , which by design was intended to bring more people to the sport ...
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... seaworthy craft such as the Scandinavian workboats or the Portpatrick fishing boats in the Shetland Islands . Somewhere in between sleek racing yachts and sturdy , hand hewn utility boats was the sweet spot for a boat that performed ...
... seaworthy craft such as the Scandinavian workboats or the Portpatrick fishing boats in the Shetland Islands . Somewhere in between sleek racing yachts and sturdy , hand hewn utility boats was the sweet spot for a boat that performed ...
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... seaworthy GRP boats . Contracted by the Swedish boatyard Marieholms Bruk , Sunden modified the traditional Folkboat to make it more marketable at a time when boats were getting lighter and bigger , and long keels were replaced by more ...
... seaworthy GRP boats . Contracted by the Swedish boatyard Marieholms Bruk , Sunden modified the traditional Folkboat to make it more marketable at a time when boats were getting lighter and bigger , and long keels were replaced by more ...
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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