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 7
... them out on the borrowed J105 race boats . " You would feel safe in a Folk- boat's deep cockpit , " Paul mused , " just what you want on a day like this . " He has won four Olympic Gold medals One: A Design by Committee.
... them out on the borrowed J105 race boats . " You would feel safe in a Folk- boat's deep cockpit , " Paul mused , " just what you want on a day like this . " He has won four Olympic Gold medals One: A Design by Committee.
Page 21
... cockpit in steep following seas . Upwind , her tiller remains well - balanced , with just that shade of weather helm that is essential for sailing a boat well . The well - mannered behavior of the Folkboat must be credited to her sail ...
... cockpit in steep following seas . Upwind , her tiller remains well - balanced , with just that shade of weather helm that is essential for sailing a boat well . The well - mannered behavior of the Folkboat must be credited to her sail ...
Page 23
... cockpit that more wind is approaching . Then the hammer hits but nothing happens . As I F G 251 F 7 G245 F F F 125 G231 F F 6227 G248 G272 ESO 26 STS O watch them , the ripples of the puff's leading edge. Downwind and reaching is ...
... cockpit that more wind is approaching . Then the hammer hits but nothing happens . As I F G 251 F 7 G245 F F F 125 G231 F F 6227 G248 G272 ESO 26 STS O watch them , the ripples of the puff's leading edge. Downwind and reaching is ...
Page 25
... cockpit . Any modern boat has a cockpit floor above water level , so water can disappear nearly as quickly as it comes on board . Not so the Folkboat . The cockpit floor is made up of boards that cover the bilge . Stepping onto a ...
... cockpit . Any modern boat has a cockpit floor above water level , so water can disappear nearly as quickly as it comes on board . Not so the Folkboat . The cockpit floor is made up of boards that cover the bilge . Stepping onto a ...
Page 26
... cockpit floor is at water level , " said Bill Madi- son , a municipal bond lawyer and long - time Folkboat sailor on San Francisco Bay . " This is quite different from boats with self - bailing cockpits , which put the crew high above ...
... cockpit floor is at water level , " said Bill Madi- son , a municipal bond lawyer and long - time Folkboat sailor on San Francisco Bay . " This is quite different from boats with self - bailing cockpits , which put the crew high above ...
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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