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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... oceans and many seas in the following years , through dreadful storms and dreary calms , and , as with any tumultuous ... ocean dwarfed us even further . But no matter how many waves we took on , or how big they were , or how much water ...
... oceans and many seas in the following years , through dreadful storms and dreary calms , and , as with any tumultuous ... ocean dwarfed us even further . But no matter how many waves we took on , or how big they were , or how much water ...
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... ocean . So the Folkboat re- mained in my consciousness for little more than five seconds . But it did not vanish , it just ended up in the botttom file drawer of my cluttered brain . Now fast - forward a quarter century to a soothingly ...
... ocean . So the Folkboat re- mained in my consciousness for little more than five seconds . But it did not vanish , it just ended up in the botttom file drawer of my cluttered brain . Now fast - forward a quarter century to a soothingly ...
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... ocean , yet still car- ried a modest price tag . Coming up with a boat for the masses was a popular sport in it- self , a popular theme during the years that led up to World War II . The search included dinghies , racing keelboats and ...
... ocean , yet still car- ried a modest price tag . Coming up with a boat for the masses was a popular sport in it- self , a popular theme during the years that led up to World War II . The search included dinghies , racing keelboats and ...
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... oceans were off limits . In 1940 , the Royal Swedish Sailing Association staged cruising rallies on the great inland lakes , a nice alternative to be sure , but nothing that could compare to ocean sailing . Sailors were keen on ...
... oceans were off limits . In 1940 , the Royal Swedish Sailing Association staged cruising rallies on the great inland lakes , a nice alternative to be sure , but nothing that could compare to ocean sailing . Sailors were keen on ...
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... ocean because the 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 ...
... ocean because the 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 ...
Contents
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Folkboat Relatives | 36 |
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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