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
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... boat , a charming anachronism , an amalgam that still carries vestiges of its Viking heritage . By today's standards , a Nordic Folkboat is heavy and small . It doesn't carry a lot of sail and it still uses wooden spars . The long keel ...
... boat , a charming anachronism , an amalgam that still carries vestiges of its Viking heritage . By today's standards , a Nordic Folkboat is heavy and small . It doesn't carry a lot of sail and it still uses wooden spars . The long keel ...
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... boat that can be raced in fierce competition just as it can be sailed to a ... wooden and more mun- dane , yet practical fiberglass boats , without ... boat for common folks , which was the original intent that forged the boat's name . I ...
... boat that can be raced in fierce competition just as it can be sailed to a ... wooden and more mun- dane , yet practical fiberglass boats , without ... boat for common folks , which was the original intent that forged the boat's name . I ...
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... Folkboat owners , so good advice or an experienced hand in wooden boat maintenance was never far away . I kept in touch with her , and eventually she introduced me to Peter Jeal , then the president of the San Francisco Bay Folkboat ...
... Folkboat owners , so good advice or an experienced hand in wooden boat maintenance was never far away . I kept in touch with her , and eventually she introduced me to Peter Jeal , then the president of the San Francisco Bay Folkboat ...
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... boat that weighs nearly 2 metric tons and is propelled by a ridiculously ... boat that after 60 years still holds fast to its basic principles . Through boom ... Wooden spars , what a joke ! Lighter is faster and faster is better . After ...
... boat that weighs nearly 2 metric tons and is propelled by a ridiculously ... boat that after 60 years still holds fast to its basic principles . Through boom ... Wooden spars , what a joke ! Lighter is faster and faster is better . After ...
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... boats could be built well while simultaneously costs could be kept at bay . As a third measure , wood for building needed to be locally available . Oak , larch , fir or spruce were cheaper and eas- ier to come by than African mahogany ...
... boats could be built well while simultaneously costs could be kept at bay . As a third measure , wood for building needed to be locally available . Oak , larch , fir or spruce were cheaper and eas- ier to come by than African mahogany ...
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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