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fleet. It is rare you actually get a chance referenced what I will always say, the
to watch Folkboats from the water, and it Folkboat was designed and created for
was fascinating to see performance the people, hence its name ‘Folkboat’,
differences in what was a light airs day, and is the reason for all our unity and
we too were learning. friendships, a truly classic yacht which
has stood the test of time and still has
massive relevance in a modern world of
yachting. It is important to note that the
Kertiminde fleet is seeing a significant
resurgence with a younger audience,
influenced by previous generations of
Folkboat sailors and those youngsters
who certainly in Denmark have lost the
ability to progress in the traditional
routes of 470 and laser sailing as the
Danish Olympic team are only investing
in the 49’er fleet, due to historical
success. In summary other classes losses
will be our gains and hopefully keep the

evolution of the class strong for years to
One of the numerous starts completed
come. There must be at least 25% of
Saturday night I was led to believe was Danish Folkboat sailors under thirty
going to be a quiet one, with Jens, Leisa which I believe is fantastic for the class
and my family going out for a quiet meal. and what we should all be looking to
Unbeknown to me, that wasn’t going to promote.
be the case, as I was waiting to go out to
what I thought was going to be a
restaurant meal, the back gates to the
house opened to singing and the whole
training fleet turned up for a surprise
birthday party for myself. This was an
extremely touching gesture, especially as
they performed a song and flag hoisting
ceremony complete with cannon. In
giving a speech of my appreciation, I
Canon firing
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