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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Page 4
... building technology . It is telling us that not all of our life has to happen in the fast lane in order to bear excitement . Reducing the quality of our sailing expe- rience to the measurement of knots , degrees or inches is omitting ...
... building technology . It is telling us that not all of our life has to happen in the fast lane in order to bear excitement . Reducing the quality of our sailing expe- rience to the measurement of knots , degrees or inches is omitting ...
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... had a short keel of 150 kg and a sail area of 15 sqm . Lidstrand and Sunden resorted to building the hull separately and attaching it to the keel after completion . Yacht designers who wrote essays on how to achieve a 10 THE FOLKBOAT STORY.
... had a short keel of 150 kg and a sail area of 15 sqm . Lidstrand and Sunden resorted to building the hull separately and attaching it to the keel after completion . Yacht designers who wrote essays on how to achieve a 10 THE FOLKBOAT STORY.
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... building method was equally im- portant , which meant that clinker would get the nod over carvel planking , so boats could be built well while simultaneously costs could be kept at bay . As a third measure , wood for building needed to ...
... building method was equally im- portant , which meant that clinker would get the nod over carvel planking , so boats could be built well while simultaneously costs could be kept at bay . As a third measure , wood for building needed to ...
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... building traditions had to be kept in mind , which often accounted for the use of certain designs more than science and logic . Pallin's opin- ion came 30 years before the global success of the Laser , a single- handed dinghy and ...
... building traditions had to be kept in mind , which often accounted for the use of certain designs more than science and logic . Pallin's opin- ion came 30 years before the global success of the Laser , a single- handed dinghy and ...
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... building materials were limited to Nordic woods and iron for the keel , since lead was scarce in war times . The ... build two boats fol- lowing the plans of the winning entry . The response to this competi- tion increased sharply over ...
... building materials were limited to Nordic woods and iron for the keel , since lead was scarce in war times . The ... build two boats fol- lowing the plans of the winning entry . The response to this competi- tion increased sharply over ...
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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