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The racing yachts Astra and Endeavour, 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The racing yachts Astra and Endeavour, 1936

The Big Class, 186 ton sailing yacht Lulworth making good speed, 1924. Creator
The Big Class, 186 ton sailing yacht Lulworth making good speed, 1924. Lulworth was designed by Herbert William White and built in 1920

The Big Class yachts Valdora, The Lady Anne and Margherita starting the Kings Cup race, 1913

The 10 Metre class Pampero (F8) sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 10 Metre class Pampero (F8) sailing close-hauled, 1914. Pampero was designed by Alfred Mylne and built in 1912

The 6 Metre yacht Peterkin, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre yacht Peterkin, 1914

The 40-rater cutter Carina heeling in good wind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 40-rater cutter Carina heeling in good wind, 1911. Carina was designed by George Lennox Watson for Admiral Montagu and built in 1894

The 167 ton ketch Anemone under sail, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 167 ton ketch Anemone under sail, 1922

The 40-rater cutter Carina sailing with spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 40-rater cutter Carina sailing with spinnaker, 1913. Carina was designed by George Lennox Watson for Admiral Montagu and built in 1894

Group of 8 Metre sailing yachts racing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of 8 Metre sailing yachts racing close-hauled

The 12 Metre yacht Alachie makes swift progress upwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 12 Metre yacht Alachie makes swift progress upwind, 1911. Alachie was designed by William Fife and built in 1908

The 15 Metre Hispania running downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre Hispania running downwind, 1911. Hispania was designed by William Fife and launched in 1909. It was first owned by King Alfonso XIII

The Truant and Antwerpia IV racing with spinnakers, 27th May 1912. Creator
The Truant and Antwerpia IV racing downwind with spinnakers, 27th May 1912

The 40-rater cutter Carina sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 40-rater cutter Carina sailing close-hauled, 1913. Carina was designed by George Lennox Watson for Admiral Montagu and built in 1894

The 15 Metre Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1913. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast

The sailing dinghy Hound with flags, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The sailing dinghy Hound with flags, 1912

The 15 Metre sailing yacht Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre sailing yacht Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1913. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast

The 6 Metre Womba heeling hard upwind, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Womba heeling hard upwind, 1914

The 6 Metre Scotia IV heeling on upwind leg, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Scotia IV heeling on upwind leg, 1913

Verbena (H2), a gaff rig 8 Metre, sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Verbena (H2), a gaff rig 8 Metre, sailing close-hauled, 1911

The 6 Metre Scotia IV sailing upwind on a fine day, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Scotia IV sailing upwind on a fine day, 1913

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

The 7 Metre yacht Strathendrick (K5) sailing with spinnaker, 1913

The cutter Nereid sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Nereid sailing close-hauled, 1912

The cutter Mavourneen running downwind, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Mavourneen running downwind, 1922

Sailing yacht Trivia running downwind under spinnaker, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Sailing yacht Trivia running downwind under spinnaker, 1939. Trivia was an International 12 Metre designed by Charles Nicholson

The 8 Metre Ventana (H11) sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Ventana (H11) sailing close-hauled, 1912

The 6 Metre sailing yacht Patience, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre sailing yacht Patience, 1922

The 7 Metre Anitra (K4) sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Anitra (K4) sailing close-hauled, 1914

The International 10 Metre class Pampero (F8) sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator
The International 10 Metre class Pampero (F8) sailing close-hauled, 1913. Pampero was designed by Alfred Mylne and built in 1912

Ventana (H11) an early 8 Metre class yacht sails close-hauled, 1914. Creator
Ventana (H11) an early 8 Metre class yacht sails close-hauled, 1914

The 6 Metre Ejnar breaking waves, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Ejnar breaking waves, 1912

The 8 Metre class sailing yacht Carron (K2), heeling upwind in a good breeze, 1934

The 15 Metre class sailing yacht Paula III, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre class sailing yacht Paula III, 1913. Paula III was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913. It was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast which Nicholson also used

The gaff rigged 15 Metre yacht Paula III sailing close-hauled, 1915. Creator
The gaff rigged 15 Metre yacht Paula III sailing close-hauled, 1915. Paula III was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913

The yawl Joyce sailing in good wind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Joyce sailing in good wind, 1911

The 7 Metre Marsinah (K1) and Anitra (k4) racing downwind, 1912. Creator
The 7 Metre Marsinah (K1) and Anitra (k4) racing downwind, 1912

The 40 ton cutter Zoraida, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 40 ton cutter Zoraida, 1939..The last known sailing vessel designed by Dixon-Kemp

The 118 foot racing yacht Cariad making good headway, 1933. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 118 foot racing yacht Cariad making good headway, 1933. Cariad, named after the Welsh word for Sweetheart was built by Summers & Payne in Southampton for Lord Dunraven in 1896

The 8 Metre yacht Norman (H1) sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre yacht Norman (H1) sailing close-hauled, 1911

The 6 Metre Womba II, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Womba II

The 7 Metre yacht Strathendrick (K5), 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre yacht Strathendrick (K5), 1914

The 8 Metre Ventana (H11) sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Ventana (H11) sailing close-hauled, 1914

The 15 Metre class Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre class Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1913. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast

The majestic 15 Metre class Pamela sailing with spinnaker, 1913. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast

Gundred sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre class Gundred sailing close-hauled, 1913

The 7 Metre Olympic class Quaker Girl, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Olympic class Quaker Girl built by Luke & Co, 1911

The cutter Fantome towing tender, 1920. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Fantome towing tender, 1920

Ventana (H11), and early 8 Metre yacht, running downwind under spinnaker, 1913

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"Captivating Close-Hauled Sailing: A Glimpse into the Exquisite Lee Bow Yachts" Step back in time and witness the sheer elegance of sailing as these magnificent vessels gracefully cut through the water, their lee bows pointing towards adventure. In 1933, the majestic 205-ton J-class yacht Velsheda showcased its prowess, sailing close hauled with an air of regality. Its sleek design and impressive size made it a true spectacle on the open seas. A decade earlier, in 1913, Kirk & Sons of Cowes crafted another masterpiece - La Cigale. This auxiliary schooner was a vision to behold as it glided effortlessly close-hauled, leaving behind a trail of awe-inspired onlookers. Not far behind was Lisette, a stunning 76-ton schooner also created by Kirk & Sons of Cowes. With every sail perfectly trimmed and taut against the wind's force, Lisette embodied both beauty and power. Julnar took to the waters in 1911 as a remarkable example of nautical craftsmanship. This 96-ft ketch designed by Kirk & Sons of Cowes displayed exceptional skill in navigating upwind while maintaining its gracefulness. The Trivia joined this elite fleet in 1939 as a proud representative of the prestigious 12 Metre class yachts. As it sailed close-hauled under expert guidance from Kirk & Sons of Cowes' creators, Trivia left spectators spellbound with its speed and precision. Meteor IV made waves in maritime history when it first set sail in 1912. The brainchild of Kirk & Sons of Cowes' skilled artisans, this schooner epitomized elegance while conquering any headwind that dared to challenge its might. Witnessing Ostaria, Hispania, and Sophie Elizabeth racing upwind together was like witnessing poetry come alive on water; their synchronized movements painted an enchanting picture of competition and camaraderie in 1911.