Folkboats were popular race yachts In Estonia from 1960s to 80s. A book is written about it and the races were always interesting because the captains used sometimes car race tactics to win: covering, blocking, close following, wind cutting etc.
They are excellent sailors, two years ago I was overtaken by one. I was sailing a Contessa 26 and I was impressed. I also like the Rig configuration of the IF more (fractional)
Hi, the band/album is titled Veljeni Valas. Not available on digital platforms anymore (as downloadable version). Though, some other tunes available on TH-cam. If interested to buy as a CD, there are few copies left. In case, please contact: SaarikorpiBrom (on youtube) or: facebook.com/veljenivalas/
Folkboat has high ballast to displacement ratio, does she not? Helps a boat stay on its' designed lines even in heavier winds. So many modern boats are sailed ' on their ear' which looks fast but is not fast.
Hmm, so that would be a quarter-tonner designed by Sparkman & Stevens. Quite a pretty little boat. Web records indicate some were built by Hughes Boatworks in Canada (where I sail). Was yours made in Europe?
Huh? A commission of Ernst Wedell-Wedellsborg, Danmark, professor Ljungberg, Sweden and engineer Steinback, Finland instructed ship builder Tord Sundén, who finished design and specifications. Thus was born the Nordic Folk Boat. Do you think the Viking Ships were made in Southampton?
About 7 knots max, I used to have one and I once averaged 6.3 knots on a close reach from Cherbourg to the Isle of Wight a distance of about 50 nautical miles.
Some boats are designed to perform well in smooth sheltered waters, others, like the folkboat to perform well in the open sea. I have sailed many kinds of yachts and the folkboat is up there with the best in terms of speed, handling, and of course the ability to sail to windward.
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The only thing wrong with this video is that it's too short! Love the sailing, sea, wind, sun,.. and the great music!
wow that folkie is really screaming along!!
Just the best small boat ever!!
Folkboats were popular race yachts In Estonia from 1960s to 80s. A book is written about it and the races were always interesting because the captains used sometimes car race tactics to win: covering, blocking, close following, wind cutting etc.
It's Bluebird25 by S&S.
Nice boat and good music
Hyyvää Suomi!!
Tack för alla fina seglingar i Finska vatten.
Hangö.kasnäs,Åbo och min favorit Jurmo!
Kiitos!
Thanks for the vid. I have an opportunity to buy one and this has convinced me to jump in with both feet. Thankyou :)
I also own a Folkboat and play the drums. Nice coincidence! Greetings from the Med.
fantastic video - scene, music, & boat - love watching it again and again.
It`s a pleasure to find videos like this. Congratulations.
They are excellent sailors, two years ago I was overtaken by one. I was sailing a Contessa 26 and I was impressed. I also like the Rig configuration of the IF more (fractional)
Great boat! And music too!
Don't let the looks fool you, Folkboat is a racing weapon despite 70 years old...
Who is fooled by the looks?
It's a dart on water!
Good job. Beautiful
First to the Finnish line! ;)
Beautiful boat, wish I were there. thanks for sharing
great video and music of course!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Best boat since the Viking ships.
❤great video 😊alles aan deze video geeft mij een goed gevoel.
Volksboot ❤😊
what a beauty that folkboat is!
Best boat since the Viking ship.
Fantastic !!
Ha!
When the FB made her move, she really MOVED!
Great vid, thanks for posting.
nice clip,good music,perfect boat.....for me
just... the perfection
Great song! :)
good video and nice boat !
Really nice video, thats for sharing. I have attached a little lazy sailing from Ireland ;0)
Low freeboard and fine entry.
She was just leaping!
She's a real beauty. Almost as pretty as mine ;)
/F S-398
Good way of life !
It's a pretty video, but doesn't mean much if we don't know what the other boat is!
Folkboat and Bluebird25
Screaming demon!
Nice!...could you give music credits please.
pretty boat
Scandis are a pretty and fast boat.
Does anybody knows, who play the sound?
hello - still super video after all these years ! what is the name of the song ? Can't find it on itunes - thanks- regards from belgium - Nacra sailor
Hi, the band/album is titled Veljeni Valas. Not available on digital platforms anymore (as downloadable version). Though, some other tunes available on TH-cam. If interested to buy as a CD, there are few copies left. In case, please contact: SaarikorpiBrom (on youtube) or: facebook.com/veljenivalas/
Folkboat has high ballast to displacement ratio, does she not? Helps a boat stay on its' designed lines even in heavier winds. So many modern boats are sailed ' on their ear' which looks fast but is not fast.
Interesting.
absolutely -- on top of the high ballast ratio, the long keel makes her sail extremely stable: almost "on rails", I mean in a good way!
/F S-1385.
What sailboat did You use?
only because someone from finland is sailing...
Hmm, so that would be a quarter-tonner designed by Sparkman & Stevens. Quite a pretty little boat. Web records indicate some were built by Hughes Boatworks in Canada (where I sail). Was yours made in Europe?
Huh? A commission of Ernst Wedell-Wedellsborg, Danmark, professor Ljungberg, Sweden and engineer Steinback, Finland instructed ship builder Tord Sundén, who finished design and specifications.
Thus was born the Nordic Folk Boat.
Do you think the Viking Ships were made in Southampton?
S&S?
It's a folkboat! The most influential design of the 20th century and it's Scandinavian!
points higher too :-) What are you sailing in the video?
Bluebird 25
Tän perusteella täytyy kyllä ostaa IF ennemmin kuin jokin modernimpi pullukka.
Heh, yläpuolelta ohi XD
How fast can it go?
About 7 knots max, I used to have one and I once averaged 6.3 knots on a close reach from Cherbourg to the Isle of Wight a distance of about 50 nautical miles.
Slooow!!!!!
Some boats are designed to perform well in smooth sheltered waters, others, like the folkboat to perform well in the open sea. I have sailed many kinds of yachts and the folkboat is up there with the best in terms of speed, handling, and of course the ability to sail to windward.
Learn how to sail. Or better: Try to sail, once in your lifetime.
Faster than what?
Bluebird 25
Too bad there's music