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 10
... cruisers with family accommodations . Prominent boating publications held design competitions and individuals came forward with proposals to combat the trend of exploding costs for race boats . A story in the April 1939 issue of the ...
... cruisers with family accommodations . Prominent boating publications held design competitions and individuals came forward with proposals to combat the trend of exploding costs for race boats . A story in the April 1939 issue of the ...
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... cruisers , while the Finns sailed in Haj boats and Sarklass A boats . In Denmark the W boat , a deriva- tive of the Swedish Milar - 22 , enjoyed a strong following , while the Norwegians raced the majestic but much larger International ...
... cruisers , while the Finns sailed in Haj boats and Sarklass A boats . In Denmark the W boat , a deriva- tive of the Swedish Milar - 22 , enjoyed a strong following , while the Norwegians raced the majestic but much larger International ...
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... cruiser - racers . This course of action , however , also set the stage for a copyright con- troversy , which in essence was centered on the question of who can rightfully claim to be the father of the Folkboat . Not that it would mat ...
... cruiser - racers . This course of action , however , also set the stage for a copyright con- troversy , which in essence was centered on the question of who can rightfully claim to be the father of the Folkboat . Not that it would mat ...
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... cruisers . Time and again it had to be pointed out that the design objective for the Folkboat was not to build a thoroughbred racer that required muscle , money and a big crew to campaign . The emphasis was on simplicity , affordability ...
... cruisers . Time and again it had to be pointed out that the design objective for the Folkboat was not to build a thoroughbred racer that required muscle , money and a big crew to campaign . The emphasis was on simplicity , affordability ...
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... cruiser that could be used for weekend gunkholing but also had the rugged seaworthiness for bluewater sailing . In essence , these were Folkboats with a sink and a head , an engine and a few inches more headroom throughout the cabin ...
... cruiser that could be used for weekend gunkholing but also had the rugged seaworthiness for bluewater sailing . In essence , these were Folkboats with a sink and a head , an engine and a few inches more headroom throughout the cabin ...
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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