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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

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

The 118 foot ketch Cariad, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 118 foot ketch Cariad, 1912. Cariad, named after the Welsh word for Sweetheart was built by Summers & Payne in Southampton for Lord Dunraven in 1896

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

The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1928. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1928. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928

Shamrock and White Heather powering to windward, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Shamrock and White Heather powering to windward, 1912

The beautiful 52 ft cutter Sonya sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The beautiful 52 ft cutter Sonya sailing close-hauled, 1913. Sonya was designed by Nat Herreshoff in 1905 for Mrs Turner-Farley

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 cutter Sophie sailing upwind. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Sophie sailing upwind

The cutter Sophie sailing. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Sophie sailing

The ketch Palatina under way, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The ketch Palatina under way, 1911. Palatina was built at Gosport in 1891

The gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing close-hauled, August 1911. Creator
The gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing close-hauled, August 1911. The 40 ton cutter, Bloodhound was designed by William Fife and built in 1874

The gaff rig sailboat Bunty close-hauled, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The gaff rig sailboat Bunty close-hauled, 1921

The 118 foot ketch Fidra, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 118 foot ketch Fidra, 1913. Fidra was renamed from Cariad in 1913 when she was bought by Frank Chaplin, a member of the R.Y.S

First leg of Kings Cup yacht race, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
First leg of Kings Cup yacht race, 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 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

In the foreground the 23-metre cutter Astra sailing on a reach. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928

The yawl Moosk under way, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Moosk under way, 1912. Moosk was built by W.H.Thomas in Falmouth in 1906 as an auxiliary yacht

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

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

The 250 ton schooner Germania running under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 250 ton schooner Germania running under spinnaker, 1913. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach

The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1933. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1933. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928. It was converted to J-Class in 1931

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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.