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A barquentine rigged ship, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
A barquentine rigged ship, 1913

The 12 Metre racing yachts Vim and Tomahawk, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 12 Metre racing yachts Vim and Tomahawk, 1939. Tomahawk was one of the large Twelves built just before the war. It was designed by Charles Nicholson and comissioned by the aviator Thomas Sopwith

The 23 Metre Candida (K8) sailing with spinnaker, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 23 Metre Candida (K8) sailing with spinnaker, 1935. Candida was designed by Charles Nicholson for the banker Mr. Herman Andrae. She was launched in 1929

Gundred running downwind under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre class Gundred running downwind under spinnaker, 1913

Westward (foreground) and the visiting Canadian schooner Bluenose, 1935. Creator
The schooners Westward (foreground) and the visiting Canadian racing and fishing schooner Bluenose, 1935

The 12 Metre bermuda rig sailing yacht Westra, 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 12 Metre bermuda rig sailing yacht Westra, 1936. Westra, designed by Charles Nicholson, was the winning yacht in 1934 when she won 15 out of 35 races. She came second in 1935 and 1936

The beautiful schooner Cetonia making good headway, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The beautiful schooner Cetonia making good headway, 1911

The cutter Grisette sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Grisette sailing close-hauled, 1913

The 15-metre class Maudrey sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15-metre class Maudrey sailing close-hauled, 1913. This yacht was designed by the Scottish boat designer William Fife III. A total of twenty 15-metre yachts were built between 1907 and 1917

The 15 Metre sailing yacht Paula III in fine form, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre sailing yacht Paula III in fine form, 1913. Paula III was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913

The 8 Metre sailing yacht Antwerpia (H19), 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre sailing yacht Antwerpia (H19), 1911

The handsome racing schooner Waterwitch, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The handsome racing schooner Waterwitch, 1911. Designed by William Fife, Waterwitch was not successful in competition and was later redesigned by Charles Nicholson

The 19-metre class Octavia (C2) & Mariquita racing close-hauled. Creator
The 19-metre class Octavia (C2) & Mariquita racing close-hauled. Octavia was designed by Alfred Mylne and Mariquita designed by William Fife

The 8 Metre yacht Antwerpia (H19) sailing with spinnaker, 1911

The 8 Metre yacht Gundred (H7) heeling upwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre yacht Gundred (H7) heeling upwind, 1913

The yawl Betty, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Betty, 1911

The 7 Metre yacht Strathendrick (K5), 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre yacht Strathendrick (K5), 1913

The 23 Metre Candida, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 23 Metre Candida, 1935. Candida was designed by Charles Nicholson for the banker Mr. Herman Andrae. She was launched in 1929

The 12 Metre sailing yacht Westra racing on upwind leg, 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 12 Metre sailing yacht Westra racing on upwind leg, 1936. Westra, designed by Charles Nicholson, was the winning yacht in 1934 when she won 15 out of 35 races. She came second in 1935 and 1936

The Truant racing upwind, 22nd May 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre racing yacht The Truant racing upwind, 22nd May 1911

The 19-metre Octavia sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre Octavia sailing close-hauled, 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 Alarm (K15) heeling upwind, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class Alarm (K15) heeling upwind, 1921

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

The majestic Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The majestic 15 Metre class Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1914. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast

The 250 ton schooner Germania sails downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach

The 250 ton schooner Germania sails close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 250 ton schooner Germania sails close-hauled, 1911. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach

The schooner Pampa. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Pampa

Capt R J Dixon winning the 6 Metre race in Jonquil. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Capt R J Dixon winning the 6 Metre race in Jonquil

The 7 Metre Olympic class Quaker Girl, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Olympic class Quaker Girl, 1913

The 15 Metre cutter Ma oona sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre cutter Ma oona sailing close-hauled, 1914. Ma oona was designed by Alfred Mylne and built at McAlisters yard in Dumbarton in 1907

Gold medal winner Rollo races downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Gold medal winner Rollo races downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Johan Anker, the designer of ‘ Rollo, helmed the yacht for the 1911 Coronation Regatta in the Solent

The International 10 Metre class Irex (F1) sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator
The International 10 Metre class Irex (F1) sailing close-hauled, 1911. Irex was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1910

The Hamble River Class Dot (No 2) sailing close-hauled, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Hamble River Class Dot (No 2) sailing close-hauled, 1921

The cutter Vanity sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Vanity sailing close-hauled, 1913

The 6 Metre Bubble sailing upwind, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Bubble sailing upwind, 1914

The 8 Metre Endrick sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Endrick sailing close-hauled, 1911

The early 12 Metre cutter Cintra sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The early 12 Metre cutter Cintra sailing close-hauled, 1911. Cinatra was designed by William Fife and built in 1909. Cintra achieved 13 firsts out of 33 starts in her first year of sailing

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

White Heather, Meteor III and Brynhild racing in the Solent, 1905. Creator
White Heather, Meteor III and Brynhild racing in the Solent, 1905

Sioma sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Sioma sailing close-hauled, 1912

The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing close-hauled, 1913. Ancora went on to win gold medal in the 1920 Antwerp Olympics

The yawl Meander sailing in close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Meander sailing in close-hauled, 1913

The 7 Metre class Anitra (K4) and Ginevra (K7) race downwind, 1912. Creator
The 7 Metre class Anitra (K4) and Ginevra (K7) race downwind, 1912

The 18-foot keelboat Prudence (K2) with prize flags, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 18-foot keelboat Prudence (K2) with prize flags, 1922

The 8 Metre Ierne sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Ierne sailing close-hauled, 1913. Ierne was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1911

The 18-foot keelboat Prudence (K2) under sail, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 18-foot keelboat Prudence (K2) under sail, 1922

Hamble River Class dinghies racing close-hauled, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Hamble River Class dinghies racing close-hauled, 1921

The 6 Metre Class The Whim sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Class The Whim sailing close-hauled, 1911

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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.