The Folkboat story : from cult to classic-- the renaissance of a legend

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. Machine generated contents note: Acknowledgments --Foreword by Tania Aebi --Prologue --One A Design by Committee --Two Tord Sunden: Designer or Draftsman? --Three Folkboat Relatives --Four Innovation and Tradition --Five Folkboats in Europe --Six Folkboats Elsewhere --Seven Interlude I-The Great Races --Eight Cruising and Other Pleasures --Nine The Lunatic Fringe --Ten Interlude II-The Masters of Miniature --Eleven Historic Highlights of Clinker --Twelve The Lure of the Folkboat --Thirteen Tips for Fans --Epilogue --Bibliography --Links and Addresses --Builders --Index. Dieter Lobiner details the history of the Nordic Folkboat, sketching its journey from its origins in 1930s Sweden to modern regattas which showcase its performance under trying conditions and its beautiful, sea-kindly and minimalistic design. Dieter Loibner. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [229]-230) And Index.