Sailing Yacht Collection (page 6)

12 Metre class sailing yacht heeling over in windy conditions on upwind leg, 1938

A group of 12 Metres sailing yachts racing on windward leg in good wind, 1933. Creator
A group of 12 Metres sailing yachts including Morwenna and Veronica racing on windward leg in good wind, 1933

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 15 Metre cutter Paula II close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre cutter Paula II close-hauled, 1911. Paula II was designed by Alfred Mylne and launched in 1910

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 schooners Margherita & Germania, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooners Margherita & Germania, 1913

Three 19 Metres yachts racing, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Three 19 Metres yachts racing, 1913

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

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

A group of 15-metre class yachts: Pamela, Maudrey, Paula III & Istria, 1913
A group of 15-metre class yachts beating upwind: Pamela, Maudrey, Paula III & Istria, 1913. A total of twenty 15-metre yachts were built between 1907 and 1917

The 8 Metre Ierne & Gundred racing downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Ierne & Gundred racing downwind, 1913

The 6 Metre The Whim (L6) and Correnzia racing downwind, 1911

The 7 Metre yacht Ithnan (K2) sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre yacht Ithnan (K2) sailing with spinnaker, 1912. The 7 Metre class was used as an Olympic Class during the 1908 and 1920 Olympics. About 200 boats were built

Group of 6 Metres racing downwind, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of 6 Metres racing downwind, 1914

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

Setting spinnaker on the 8 Metre sailing yacht Spero, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Setting spinnaker on the 8 Metre sailing yacht Spero, 1911

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

Sailing yacht Bona being towed, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Sailing yacht Bona being towed, 1912

The 8 Metre class Termagent (H9) sailing with spinnaker, 1911

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

Termagent, an early gaff rigged 8 Metre sailing yacht, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Termagent, an early gaff rigged 8 Metre sailing yacht, 1911

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 8 Metre Termagent (H9) sailing downwind in fine weather, 1911

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

The 19-metre class Mariquita (C1) & Corona (C3) running with spinnakers up, 1911. Both yachts were designed by William Fife III

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 15 Metre Istria sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre Istria sailing close-hauled, 1913. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom

The 118 foot ketch Fidra at anchor, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 118 foot ketch Fidra at anchor, 1922. Fidra was renamed from Cariad in 1913 when she was bought by Frank Chaplin, a member of the R.Y.S

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 class The Truant, Antwerpia IV and Spero, 1912
The 6 Metre class The Truant, Antwerpia IV and Spero racing downwind, 1912

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

The 18-foot keelboats Vanity (K5) and Prudence (K2) racing, 1922. Creator
The 18-foot keelboats Vanity (K5) and Prudence (K2) racing, 1922

The 8 Metre Ventana and Garraveen race upwind, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Ventana and Garraveen race upwind, 1914

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

The 7 Metre class Marsinah, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre class Marsinah, 1912

Scotia IV running downwind with spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Scotia IV running downwind with spinnaker, 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 US built 12 Metre racing yacht Vim, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The US built 12 Metre racing yacht Vim, 1939. Designed in 1939 by Olin Stephens, Vim had numerous innovative features including a trim tab on the rudder

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 class Vanda, Stella and Lanka racing upwind, 1914. Creator
The 6 Metre class Vanda, Stella and Lanka racing upwind, 1914

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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.