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
... skipper colleagues , was sen- tenced to inactivity since the regatta organizers refused to send 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 ...
... skipper colleagues , was sen- tenced to inactivity since the regatta organizers refused to send 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 ...
Page 23
... skipper in the 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 ...
... skipper in the 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 ...
Page 25
... skipper lets go of the tiller for a second . One of the most intriguing Folkboat features actually is a flaw . It is the deep , non self - bailing cockpit . Any modern boat has a cockpit floor above water level , so water can disappear ...
... skipper lets go of the tiller for a second . One of the most intriguing Folkboat features actually is a flaw . It is the deep , non self - bailing cockpit . Any modern boat has a cockpit floor above water level , so water can disappear ...
Page 47
... skippers longing for a folding model , especially in light air . The Brandt - Møller Family's cockpit is self bailing , thus appealing to cruisers who profess to love the Folkboat but don't want to envision— much less experience — that ...
... skippers longing for a folding model , especially in light air . The Brandt - Møller Family's cockpit is self bailing , thus appealing to cruisers who profess to love the Folkboat but don't want to envision— much less experience — that ...
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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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