12 Metre Collection (page 6)

The 7 Metre Anitra (K4) sailing with spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Anitra (K4) sailing with spinnaker, 1913

Group of 8 Metres sailing yachts racing downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of 8 Metres sailing yachts racing downwind, 1913

The 6 Metre Vanda sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Vanda sailing close-hauled, 1914

The 7 Metre yacht Pinaster (K8), 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre yacht Pinaster (K8), 1914

Group of 7 Metre yachts racing, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of 7 Metre yachts racing, 1914

Start of 6 Metre Class boats for the first British-American Cup, 1921
Start of 6 Metre Class boats for the first British-American Cup held at Cowes and won by Britain, 1921

The 8 Metre The Truant sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre The Truant sailing close-hauled. The Truant was built by William Fife in 1910 and was first owned by Sir Ralph Gore

The 6 Metre Class The Whim sailing close-hauled

The 6 Metre Class Marion and Victoria racing close-hauled

The 7 Metre yacht Ithnan (K2) sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre yacht Ithnan (K2) sailing close-hauled, 1911. The 7 Metre class was used as an Olympic Class during the 1908 and 1920 Olympics. About 200 boats were built

The 8 Metre Ierne, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Ierne sailing broad reach, 1914. Designed by William Fife III and launched in 1914, Ierne was sold to Norway during the First World War

The 6 Metre Bunty sails downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Bunty sails downwind, 1913

The 6 Metre class Cremona, Vanda and Chrysanthe racing downwind, 1913

The 7 Metre Ginevra (K7), 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Ginevra (K7), 1913

The 7 Metre Anitra (foreground) and Nelta, on downwind leg, 1911. Creator
The 7 Metre Anitra (foreground) and Nelta, on downwind leg, 1911

The 8 Metre Endrick sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Endrick sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1911

Norada, Britannia & Maudrey sailing in gentle winds, 1913. Creator
Norada, Britannia & Maudrey sailing in gentle winds, 1913

The 19-metre class Corona running downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre class Corona running downwind, 1911. Corona, one of only six 19-metre class yachts ever built, was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1911

The 19-metre Norada launch from the Camper & Nicholsons boat yard, Gosport, 1911

The 6 Metre class Jean and Victoria sailing in light winds, 1922. Creator
The 6 Metre class Jean and Victoria sailing in light winds, 1922

Group of 6 Metre yachts racing upwind, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of 6 Metre yachts racing upwind, 1921

The 6-metre Wamba II and Lanka sailing on a reach, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6-metre Wamba II and Lanka sailing on a reach, 1914

Eleda, an International 10 Metre class sailing yacht, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Eleda, an International 10 Metre class sailing yacht, 1913

The 12 Metre sailing yacht Rollo racing upwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 12 Metre sailing yacht Rollo racing upwind, 1911. Johan Anker, the designer of ‘ Rollo, helmed the yacht for the 1911 Coronation Regatta in the Solent, where he won gold medal for Norway

The 6 Metre Mosquito sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Mosquito sailing close-hauled, 1913

The US built 12 Metre Vim sailing close-hauled, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The US built 12 Metre Vim sailing close-hauled, 1939. Designed in 1939 by Olin Stephens, Vim had numerous innovative features including a trim tab on the rudder

The 19-metre Corona & Octavia racing close-hauled, 1911
The 19-metre Corona and Octavia racing close-hauled, 1911. Corona and Octavia were two of the four British built 19-metre class yachts

The 7 Metre class Ginevra (K7), 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre class Ginevra (K7), 1911

The 6 Metre Sandra sails downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Sandra sails downwind, 1913

The 7 Metre yacht Pinaster (K8) sailing with spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre yacht Pinaster (K8) sailing with spinnaker, 1913

The 6 Metre Correnzia, The Whim and Snowdrop on a run, 1911. Creator
The 6 Metre Correnzia, The Whim and Snowdrop on a run, 1911

The 6 Metre Correnzia, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Correnzia, 1911. Correnzia, launched in 1909, was designed by Alfred Mylne and built in Scotland by McAllister of Dumbarton

The 6 Metre The Whim (L6) and Correnzia racing downwind, 1911

The 8 Metre class yacht Norman (H1) sailing close-hauled, 1911

The 19-metre Octavia sailing on a broad reach, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre Octavia sailing on a broad reach, 1911. Octavia was designed by Alfred Mylne and launched in 1911. Its one of the four British built, 19-metre class yachts

The 6 Metre class Freesia sailing close-hauled, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class Freesia sailing close-hauled, 1921

The 6 Metre Vanda sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Vanda sailing close-hauled, 1914

The 6 Metre Vanda sailing with spinnaker, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Vanda sailing with spinnaker, 1914

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"Capturing the Majesty of 12 Metre Yachts: A Glimpse into History" Step back in time to witness the awe-inspiring moments when these magnificent 12 Metre class yachts ruled the seas. In 1913, Cremona fearlessly crashes through a towering wave, showcasing its indomitable spirit and power. Crafted by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, this vessel was truly a force to be reckoned with. Fast forward to 1939, and another Kirk & Sons creation takes center stage as a 12 Metre yacht sails close-hauled. Trivia enthusiasts will appreciate this glimpse into sailing history, witnessing the skillful maneuvering required for such an endeavor. But it's not just about the larger vessels; even smaller counterparts like Womba II make their mark. Running downwind in 1913, she effortlessly glides across the water under her sleek design – yet another testament to Kirk & Sons' craftsmanship. Stella joins the fleet in 1914, displaying her prowess while sailing close-hauled. The sight of her cutting through waves is nothing short of breathtaking – an embodiment of elegance and strength on display. In that same year, Lanka, Wamba, and Stella engage in fierce competition on a reaching leg. These three powerful contenders showcase their speed and agility as they vie for victory amidst wind-filled sails. Wamba II returns once more in all her glory during a thrilling downwind run under spinnaker. This image captures both grace and excitement as she harnesses every gust to propel herself forward with exhilarating speed. Vanda enters our narrative sailing broad reach in 1913 – an impressive feat that demonstrates both stability and control over turbulent waters. Another masterpiece from Kirk & Sons that leaves spectators awestruck at its sheer beauty. Ancora (K3), measuring seven meters long but no less formidable than her larger counterparts takes flight under spinnaker in 1913.