Yachting Collection

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The 205 ton J-class yacht Velsheda sailing close hauled, 1933
The 205 ton J-class yacht Velsheda sailing close-hauled, 1933. Velsheda was designed by Charles E Nicholson and built in 1933 for Woolworths founder William L Stephenson

Portugal, Azores, Faial Island. Horta Marina with paintings by yacht crews on its piers

Cremona crashes through wave, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6-metre Cremona crashes through wave, 1913

Shamrock V races
The first appearance in a race by the Shamrock V, Sir Thomas Liptons Americas Cup challenger in 1930. The Shamrock V is seen here in the foreground, alongside Lord Camroses Cambria

Yachting at Cowes
In the foaming wake of a racing cutter Date: 1914

Boating off Cape Town, South Africa
A superb view of yachting in Table Bay off Cape Town, South Africa, with the imposing outline of Table Mountain, shrouded in mist, in the background

England, Kent, Ramsgate, Ramsgate Marina

Yacht at Sea
Sobre las olas - on the waves

AMERICAs CUP, 1881. The American winner, Mischief with the Canadian challenger Atalanta in the fourth international race for the Americas Cup on September 9th & 10th, 1881

Ibiza Town and harbour, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Bystander masthead design, 1927
Illustration for the front cover of the Bystander depicted a society crowd at Cowes during the Season. Date: 1927

Yachting at Kensington
Sailing model yachts on the Serpentine in Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park

Dorset coast, near Lulworth, England, UK

Guglielmo Marconi
GUGLIELMO MARCONI Italian physicist and inventor in yachting attire and with communications apparatus

Verena, Chiquita and Minerva, 1889 July 13. Creator: Unknown
Verena, Chiquita and Minerva, 1889 July 13

The schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909

Sailing boats gather at the start of the Barcolana regatta in front of Trieste harbour, Italy, October 9, 2016. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Americas Cup challenger Shamrock IV sailing without topsail, 1914. Creator
Americas Cup challenger Shamrock IV sailing without topsail, 1914. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson. She was launched in June 1914

Robin Knox-Johnston with his provisions he will take on his yacht Suhaili when he sails around the world single-handedly in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Round The World Yacht race. May 1968

Sloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Sloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938

The auxiliary schooner La Cigale sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The auxiliary schooner La Cigale sailing close-hauled, 1913

The 76 ton schooner Lisette under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 76 ton schooner Lisette under sail. Lisette was built at Cowes in 1873

American schooner Westward - built by Herrehoff
The American schooner Westward - built by Herrehoff in 1910 and later owned by Mr Thomas Benjamin Davis - a magnificent schooner of 323 tonnes. In 1910 she sailed in eleven races and won them all

The 96 ft ketch Julnar, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 96 ft ketch Julnar, 1911. Julnar was designed by William Fife and built at Southampton by Summers & Payne to the order of Sir Maurice FitzGerald, the Knight of Kerry, in 1909

Sailing April 1969 the finish of the 1968-1969 Golden Globe round the world race showing the Suhaili boat belonging to Robin Knox Johnston being escorted over the line by an armada of boats at

The boat that sailor Donald Crowhurst hoped would win him the Sunday Times Golden Globe Round the World yacht race; the trimaran " Teignmouth Electron"

Donald Crowhurst who will leave Teignmouth to compete in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Round the World Race with the Trimaran - Teignmouth Electron boat

Trivia, a 12 Metre class yacht sails close-hauled, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Trivia, a 12 Metre class yacht sails close-hauled, 1939. Trivia was designed by Charles Nicholson for Vernon W. MacAndrew. She achieved first in her class in 1937, her first season

The 6 Metre Womba II running downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Womba II running downwind, 1913

The schooner Meteor IV, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Meteor IV, 1912. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909

The cutter Shamrock beating upwind. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Shamrock beating upwind. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup

Stella sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class Stella sailing close-hauled, 1914

The 6 Metre class Lanka, Wamba and Stella racing on reaching leg, 1914

Wamba II running downwind under spinnaker, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Wamba II running downwind under spinnaker, 1914

The 6 Metre Stella, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Stella, 1914

The 6 Metre Vanda sailing broad reach, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Vanda sailing broad reach, 1913

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

The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934

YACHT: SHAMROCK II, 1920. The British racing yacht, Shamrock II. Photograph, June 1920

Yacht at anchor off a sandy beach at Morar, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Yacht sailing in bay of Naples, Naples, Italy, Europe

French entrant in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Round The World Yacht Race Bernard Moitessier, photographed in his ketch Joshua. August 1968

Sailing off Isle Del Aire, Menorca, Spain
A yacht with reefed sails heels over as it beats to windward in turquoise sea towards the lighthouse on Isle Del Aire, Menorca, Spain. Taken from Punta Prima Date: 2012

The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita, 1913. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and Mariquita by William Fife III. Mariquita is the only surviving 19-metre of the six that were built

Yachting at Strangford - a view of yachts on the Lough. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Strangford Lough). Date: circa early 1900s

Mussolini Yachting
BENITO MUSSOLINI The Italian dictator looking rather dapper in a straw boater hat whilst relaxing on a yachting trip. Date: 1883 - 1945

YACHT RACE, 1868. Barge Match on the Thames: Off Greenhithe, England. Wood engraving, English, 1868

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Yachting: A Timeless Voyage through History Step aboard the magnificent 205-ton J-class yacht Velsheda, as it gracefully sails close hauled in 1933. The wind fills its majestic sails, propelling it forward with a sense of elegance and power. Travel to Portugal's Azores, specifically Faial Island, where Horta Marina awaits with its piers adorned by vibrant paintings created by talented yacht crews. Each stroke of color tells a unique story of adventure and camaraderie. Witness the thrilling races of Shamrock V, as this legendary vessel competes against other yachts in a display of skill and determination. The waves crash around her hull as she glides through the water with unmatched grace. Transport yourself back to 1913 when Cremona, crafted by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, fearlessly crashes through a towering wave. This daring moment captures the essence - an exhilarating blend of adrenaline and serenity. Experience the timeless tradition at Cowes in England, where yachting has been celebrated for centuries. Here, enthusiasts gather to witness breathtaking displays on the open sea while embracing the rich heritage that surrounds them. Embark on an unforgettable boating journey off Cape Town's coast in South Africa. Feel the warm breeze caress your face as you navigate through crystal-clear waters surrounded by stunning landscapes that seem straight out of paradise. Discover Ramsgate Marina nestled within England's picturesque Kent region. Its tranquil atmosphere invites sailors from all walks of life to dock their vessels and indulge in moments filled with relaxation or embark on new maritime adventures. Marvel at Bystander masthead design from 1927 - an exquisite masterpiece that graces any yacht lucky enough to bear it aloft. Its intricate details reflect both craftsmanship and artistic expression intertwined into one harmonious creation. Immerse yourself in solitude amidst vast expanses of open sea during a solitary voyage on a yacht.