Sailing Yacht Collection (page 10)

The 8 Metre sailing yacht Endrick sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Creator
The 8 Metre sailing yacht Endrick sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1911

The 8 Metre Endrick, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Endrick, 1911

Boats Polly, Jean and Victoria starting 6 Metre race, 1921

The 6 Metre Jeanie, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Jeanie sails close-hauled, 1921

The 6 Metre Montauk in light winds, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Montauk in light winds, 1921. Montauk was designed by the American yacht designer William Gardner

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

The 19-metre Wendula & Mariquita sail close-hauled, 1913
The 19-metre Wendula (renamed Octavia ) & Mariquita sail close-hauled, 1913. Mariquita was designed by William Fife III and Octavia by Alfred Mylne

The 12 Metre class Alachie, Cintra and Ierne racing at Cowes, 1911. Creator
The Fife built 12 Metre class Alachie, Cintra and Ierne racing at Cowes, 1911

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

The 6 Metre class Marmi sailing under spinnaker, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class Marmi sailing under spinnaker, 1914

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

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

The 6 Metre Cynthia running downwind under spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Cynthia running downwind under spinnaker, 1912

The 118 foot racing yacht Cariad sailing with spinnaker, 1911. Cariad, named after the Welsh word for Sweetheart was built by Summers & Payne in Southampton for Lord Dunraven in 1896

The 8 Metre Garraveen, sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Garraveen, sailing close-hauled, 1914. Garraveen was designed by Morgan Giles and constructed by Nicholson & Pulton, Southhampton in 1914

The 19-metre Norada sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre Norada sailing close-hauled, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1911

The schooner Francisca at anchor, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Francisca at anchor, 1911

The first Solent Sunbeam Dainty (V1), 1925. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The first Solent Sunbeam Dainty (V1), 1925. The Solent Sunbeam, designed by Alfred Westmacott in the 1920 s, is the largest classic dayboat in the Solent

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

Ostara & Mariska running downwind under full sail, 1911

The 19-metre Maraquita, Corona & Octavia racing downwind, 1912. Creator
The 19-metre class Maraquita, Corona & Octavia racing downwind in the Solent, 1912

The 6 Metre sailing yacht Whimbret (K8), 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre sailing yacht Whimbret (K8), 1921

The 6 Metre sailing yacht Victoria (K5), 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre sailing yacht Victoria (K5), 1921

Outing on a 6 Metre sailing yacht (L22), 1912

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

Group of 7 Metre yachts racing, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of 7 Metre yachts racing, 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 7 Metre class Endrick, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre class Endrick, 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

Motor boat Hubble-Bubble and mariners, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Motor boat Hubble-Bubble and mariners, 1911

The 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita sailing on a reach, 1913. Margherita was one of the fastest yachts designed by Charles E Nicholson

The racing cutter Terpisichore, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The racing cutter Terpisichore, 1922. Terpisichore was built in 1920 and later renamed to Lulworth

Sioma and Ejnar race downwind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Sioma and Ejnar race downwind, 1912

The 6 Metre Sioma and Ejnar racing upwind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Sioma and Ejnar racing upwind, 1912

The 90 ft Quo Vadis at anchor, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 90 ft Quo Vadis at anchor, 1911

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 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita reaching, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita reaching, 1913. Margherita was one of the fastest yachts designed by Charles E Nicholson

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

The sailing yacht Saevuna, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The sailing yacht Saevuna, 1911. This steel screw steamer was built by Scott & Co. at Greenock and launched in 1901

Close up of Shamrocks Deck. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Close up of Shamrocks Deck. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup. She was 128 ft overall length and carried 13, 492 sq ft of canvas

Le Jade (H21), the Norwegian Antwerpia IV (H1) and Ventana (H11) start the 8 Metre class race

A Good Start: The 19-metre class Norada, Wendula & Mariquita close-hauled, 1911
A Good Start:The 19-metre class Norada, Wendula (renamed Octavia ) & Mariquita close-hauled, 1911

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 19-metre cutter Norada sailing in gentle winds, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre cutter Norada sailing in gentle winds, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1911

The 8 Metre class Kathleen (H10) sailing upwind in a good breeze, 1911. Creator
The 8 Metre class Kathleen (H10) sailing upwind in a good breeze, 1911

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"Capturing the Grace and Power of Sailing Yachts Through Time" The 205 ton J-class yacht Velsheda showcases its majestic presence as it sails close hauled in 1933, a true symbol of elegance on the open seas. Cremona crashes through a wave in 1913, crafted by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, displaying their exceptional craftsmanship and ability to withstand the forces of nature. Witnessing an exhilarating race downwind, sailing yachts White Heather and Shamrock compete fiercely, showcasing both speed and agility on the water. Americas Cup challenger Shamrock IV defies expectations without its topsail in 1914, demonstrating resilience and determination against all odds. The Yarmouth One Design Greywing takes to the waters in 1922 with Kirk & Sons' signature touch, embodying both beauty and functionality in perfect harmony. Trivia comes alive as a 12 Metre class yacht sails close-hauled in 1939; an embodiment of precision engineering combined with sheer passion for sailing. Womba II races downwind with incredible speed in 1913; another masterpiece from Kirk & Sons that leaves spectators breathless with its performance on the waves. The schooner Meteor IV sets sail gracefully in 1912 under Kirk & Sons' expert craftsmanship – a testament to their unrivaled skill when it comes to building magnificent vessels. The cutter Shamrock beats upwind effortlessly thanks to Kirk & Sons' expertise; this vessel represents not only strength but also finesse while conquering challenging conditions at sea. Stella glides through the water close-hauled in 1914 – yet another remarkable creation by Kirk & Sons that combines artistry with functionality for an unforgettable sailing experience.