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. |
From inside the book
Page 8
... weight . No , he rarely sailed on Folkboats , and if he did , it was just for fun , not for the silver . But had he raced , he would have shown up in the winner's circle with great certainty . Elvström , born in 1927 , still remembers ...
... weight . No , he rarely sailed on Folkboats , and if he did , it was just for fun , not for the silver . But had he raced , he would have shown up in the winner's circle with great certainty . Elvström , born in 1927 , still remembers ...
Page 11
... weight issue . The three elements in yacht design that are mutually exclusive— performance , elegance and affordability - had to be dealt with in a more radical manner than today where designers have access to cheap composite materials ...
... weight issue . The three elements in yacht design that are mutually exclusive— performance , elegance and affordability - had to be dealt with in a more radical manner than today where designers have access to cheap composite materials ...
Page 24
... weight and the hull's hydrodynamic characteristics . Strapping a paraglider to the back of an elephant won't make Jumbo fly . Of course , a Nordic Folkboat can carry a spinnaker just fine . Everybody experimented with it but only the ...
... weight and the hull's hydrodynamic characteristics . Strapping a paraglider to the back of an elephant won't make Jumbo fly . Of course , a Nordic Folkboat can carry a spinnaker just fine . Everybody experimented with it but only the ...
Page 36
... weight has shifted more towards science but all good boats do have artistic pedigree , whether they were drawn with a spline and lead ducks or by using state - of - the - art CAD / CAM software and super computers to calculate ...
... weight has shifted more towards science but all good boats do have artistic pedigree , whether they were drawn with a spline and lead ducks or by using state - of - the - art CAD / CAM software and super computers to calculate ...
Page 40
... weight and weight distribution . Børresen built the new wooden Knarr , weighed the components , calculated the required lam- inate thickness and came up with a winner . A few years later , Erik An- dreasen and LM in Denmark repeated ...
... weight and weight distribution . Børresen built the new wooden Knarr , weighed the components , calculated the required lam- inate thickness and came up with a winner . A few years later , Erik An- dreasen and LM in Denmark repeated ...
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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