Sailing Yacht Collection (page 4)

The 8 Metre class Norman (H1) running downwind in a good breeze, 1911. Creator
The 8 Metre class Norman (H1) running downwind in a good breeze, 1911

Anitra dressed with flags, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Anitra dressed with flags, 1912

The 3 mast auxiliary schooner Czarina. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 3 mast auxiliary schooner Czarina. Czarina was Benjamin Nicholsons largest auxiliary topsail schooner

The 6 Metre sailing yach t Pichin (L65), 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre sailing yach t Pichin (L65), 1913

Start of One Ton Cup Race, Stokes Bay, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Start of One Ton Cup Race, Stokes Bay, 1913. The 1913 Cup was won by Britain in Cremona of the Royal Thames Yacht Club. Cremona was designed by Morgan Giles

The 8 Metre class Norman running in a good breeze, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre class Norman running in a good breeze, 1911

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

The 6 Metre yachts The Whim (L6) and Cingalee rounding mark, 1911. Creator
The 6 Metre yachts The Whim (L6) and Cingalee rounding mark, 1911

The 7 Metre Marsinah (K1) sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Marsinah (K1) sailing with spinnaker, 1912

Light winds for the 8 Metre Ventana (H11) sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator
Light winds for the 8 Metre Ventana (H11) sailing with spinnaker, 1912

The 6 Metre Class The Whim helmed by C. Rivett-Carmac Esq. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Class The Whim helmed by C. Rivett-Carmac Esq

International 6 Metres class racing at Cowes. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
International 6 Metres class racing at Cowes

The 7 Metre sailing yacht Pinaster (K8), 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre sailing yacht Pinaster (K8) helmed by Captain R. Sloane Stanley, 1913

A group of 6 metre boats racing downwind, 1931. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
A group of 6 metre boats racing downwind, 1931

The 6 Metre Class Jonquil (L5) helmed by Capt R J Dixon. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Class Jonquil (L5) helmed by Capt R J Dixon. This boat has not yet been beaten in her class. 1st prize

Norman (H1), an early 8 Metre class yacht sailing downwind, 1911

Mrs GA Shenley at the helm of the 8 Metre class Spero (H8). Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Mrs GA Shenley at the helm of the 8 Metre class Spero (H8)

The 6 Metre Class Sioma (L19) helmed by A Maudsley Esq. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Class Sioma (L19) helmed by A Maudsley Esq

Mrs GA Shenley at the helm of the 8 Metre class sailing yacht Spero (H8). Creator
Mrs GA Shenley at the helm of the 8 Metre class sailing yacht Spero (H8)

The 7 Metre Ginerva (K7) under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Ginerva (K7) under sail. Ginerva was designed by Alfred Mylne

6 Metre Class Jonquil (L5) with Captain R J Dixon at the helm

The 8 Metre Class The Truant (H12) sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Class The Truant (H12) sailing close-hauled as row boat looks on

Snowdrop sailing under spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class Snowdrop sailing under spinnaker, 1911

The 7 Metre Ginerva (K7) under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Ginerva (K7) under sail, 1911. Ginerva was designed by Alfred Mylne

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

The 6 Metres boats Snowdrop, The Whim, Cheetal and Ejnar racing downwind

Group of 6 Metres racing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of 6 Metres racing downwind, 1911

The 6 Metres boats Cheetal, The Whim and Ejnar racing downwind. Creator
The 6 Metres boats Cheetal, The Whim and Ejnar racing downwind

The 6 Metre Correnzia and Snowdrop heading downwind in breezy conditions, 1911

Windy conditions for the 6 Metre yacht Snowdrop, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Windy conditions for the 6 Metre yacht Snowdrop, 1911

The 19-metre cutter Norada sails close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre cutter Norada sails close-hauled, viewed from lee quarter, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched 1911

The 7 Metre Ginerva (K7) under sail with prize flags, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Ginerva (K7) under sail with prize flags, 1912. Ginerva was designed by Alfred Mylne

Le Jade, a gaff rigged 8 Metre class yacht sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator
Le Jade, a gaff rigged 8 Metre class yacht sailing close-hauled, 1912

The 6 Metre class The Whim sailing upwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class The Whim sailing upwind, 1911

The 6 Metre class Ejnar sailing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class Ejnar sailing downwind, 1911

The 19-metre class Mariquita & Corona race downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Both yachts were designed by William Fife III

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

The Lady Anne sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Lady Anne sailing close-hauled, 1912. The Lady Anne, designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912. The yacht was restored in 1999 by Fairlie Restorations

The Lady Anne running downwind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Lady Anne sailing downwind, 1912. The Lady Anne, designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912. The Lady Anne was restored in 1999 by Fairlie Restorations

The 6 Metre Jean (K16) sailing upwind, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Jean (K16) sailing upwind, 1922

Bloodhound at anchor with flags, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Bloodhound at anchor with flags, 1912. The 40 ton cutter, Bloodhound was designed by William Fife and built in 1874. Owned by the Marquis of Ailsa she had a successful racing career

The steam yacht Norseman. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Norseman

The Lady Anne 15 Metre class cutter sails upwind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Lady Anne 15 Metre class cutter sails upwind, 1912. The Lady Anne, designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912. The Lady Anne was restored in 1999 by Fairlie Restorations

The 6 Metre class Wamba II and Bubble, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class Wamba II and Bubble, 1914

The 6 Metre Snowdrop and Correnzia racing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Snowdrop and Correnzia racing downwind, 1911

The 6 Metre class The Whim (L6) sailing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class The Whim (L6) sailing downwind, 1911

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

Bloodhound at anchor with flags, August 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Bloodhound at anchor with flags, August 1912. The 40 ton cutter, Bloodhound was designed by William Fife and built in 1874

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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.