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. |
From inside the book
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... San Francisco Bay Folkboat As- sociation for introducing me to the finer points of Folkboat culture and for providing records that survived fires , earthquakes and rodent at- tacks . Diane Beeston , for contributing her exquisite art ...
... San Francisco Bay Folkboat As- sociation for introducing me to the finer points of Folkboat culture and for providing records that survived fires , earthquakes and rodent at- tacks . Diane Beeston , for contributing her exquisite art ...
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... San Francisco Bay Folkboat Association . Once you are in Peter's filofax , there is no escape . Soon I would go through the rite of passage for local Folkboaters , which in my case was a windy Wednesday night race 2 THE FOLKBOAT STORY.
... San Francisco Bay Folkboat Association . Once you are in Peter's filofax , there is no escape . Soon I would go through the rite of passage for local Folkboaters , which in my case was a windy Wednesday night race 2 THE FOLKBOAT STORY.
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... San Francisco Bay and how sensitive they are to subtle changes in sail trim . Substance , at last , had crept into my sailing philosophy , and did so without a million - dollar price tag , but with the smacking sound of water hitting ...
... San Francisco Bay and how sensitive they are to subtle changes in sail trim . Substance , at last , had crept into my sailing philosophy , and did so without a million - dollar price tag , but with the smacking sound of water hitting ...
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... San Francisco Bay . Instead of the indigenous San Francisco seabreeze whistling through the Golden Gate from the west , warm and dry air howled down the hills on the east side of the bay , with a sustained wind speed of 30 knots - 35 ...
... San Francisco Bay . Instead of the indigenous San Francisco seabreeze whistling through the Golden Gate from the west , warm and dry air howled down the hills on the east side of the bay , with a sustained wind speed of 30 knots - 35 ...
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... G248 G272 ESO 26 STS O watch them , the ripples of the puff's leading edge. Downwind and reaching is experienced very differently on a heavy Folkboat . Crossing tacks on San Francisco Bay . Raw boat speed. A Design by Committee . 23.
... G248 G272 ESO 26 STS O watch them , the ripples of the puff's leading edge. Downwind and reaching is experienced very differently on a heavy Folkboat . Crossing tacks on San Francisco Bay . Raw boat speed. A Design by Committee . 23.
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 |
Common terms and phrases
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