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The 6 Metre Stella, Vanda, Bubble, Wamba and Lanka racing downwind, 1914
The 6 Metre Jonquil heeling on upwind leg, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Jonquil heeling on upwind leg, 1912
The 7 Metre Nelta (K3) sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre Nelta (K3) sailing close-hauled, 1911
The 6 Metre Jonquil, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Jonquil, 1912
The 19-metre class Mariquita sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 19-metre class Mariquita sailing close-hauled, 1911. Mariquita was designed by William Fife III and is today the only surviving 19-metre class yacht of the six that were built
The 6 Metre Womba II, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesWomba II
The 6 Metre Class The Whim sailing downwind, 1912
The 6 Metre class Nurdug III sailing upwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre class Nurdug III sailing upwind, 1913
The sailing yacht The Truant, July 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre yacht The Truant sails close-hauled, July 1912. The Truant was built by William Fife in 1910 and was first owned by Sir Ralph Gore
The 7 Metre yacht Strathendrick (K5), 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre yacht Strathendrick (K5), 1914
The 8 Metre Ventana (H11) sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre Ventana (H11) sailing close-hauled, 1914
The 8 Metre Ierne (H17) sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre Ierne (H17) sailing close-hauled, 1914. Designed by William Fife III and launched in 1914, Ierne was sold to Norway during the First World War
The 19-metres class Octavia, Norada, Corona & Mariquita racing at Cowes, 1911The 19-metres class Octavia, Norada, Corona & Mariquita racing downwind at Cowes, 1911. These are the four British built 19-metre class yachts
Gundred sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre class Gundred sailing close-hauled, 1913
The 7 Metre Anitra sailing with a good wind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre Anitra sailing with a good wind, 1911
The 7 Metre Olympic class Quaker Girl, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre Olympic class Quaker Girl built by Luke & Co, 1911
Ventana (H11), and early 8 Metre yacht, running downwind under spinnaker, 1913
The 12 Metre Ierne sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 12 Metre Ierne sailing close-hauled, 1912. Ierne was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1911
The 6 Metre Cni sailing close-hauled, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Cni sailing close-hauled, 1921
The 12 Metre racing yachts Vim and Tomahawk, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 12 Metre racing yachts Vim and Tomahawk, 1939. Tomahawk was one of the large Twelves built just before the war. It was designed by Charles Nicholson and comissioned by the aviator Thomas Sopwith
The 6 Metre international class Baccara (K9), 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre international class Baccara (K9), 1921
The 6 Metre class boat Jean (K16) sailing close-hauled, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre class boat Jean (K16) sailing close-hauled, 1921
The 12 Metre gaff rigged Cyra, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 12 Metre gaff rigged Cyra, 1922. Cyra was designed by Alfred Mylne and built by Alexander Robertson in 1909
Ventana and The Truant racing upwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre class sailing yachts Ventana and The Truant racing upwind, 1913
The 7 Metre Nelta, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre Nelta, 1911
The 6 Metre class Bubble, Wambat, Lanka, Stella and Vanda racing on the Solent, 1914
Gundred running downwind under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre class Gundred running downwind under spinnaker, 1913
The 6 Metre class Jean (K16) sailing in light winds, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre class Jean (K16) sailing in light winds, 1921
The 6 Metre class Coral (17) and Fintra (20), 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre class Coral (17) and Fintra (20) racing downwind, 1936
The 12 Metre bermuda rig sailing yacht Westra, 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 12 Metre bermuda rig sailing yacht Westra, 1936. Westra, designed by Charles Nicholson, was the winning yacht in 1934 when she won 15 out of 35 races. She came second in 1935 and 1936
Start of Cowes to Weymouth Race, Ostara, Mariska, Corona & Octavia run downwindStart of Cowes to Weymouth Race, the 15-metre Ostara, Mariska, and 19-metre Corona & Octavia run downwind, 1911
A run for the mark: the 19-metre class Octavia, Corona & Mariquita, 1912A run for the mark: the British built 19-metre class Octavia, Corona & Mariquita race downwind, 1912
The 12 Metre cutter Alachie sailing in gentle winds, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 12 Metre cutter Alachie sailing in gentle winds, 1913
No wind for the 8 Metre class The Truant, Spero and The Antwerpia IV, 25th May 1912
The 8 Metre sailing yacht Antwerpia (H19), 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre sailing yacht Antwerpia (H19), 1911
The 8 Metre Carron (K2) sailing upwind, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre Carron (K2) sailing upwind, 1934
The 19-metre cutter Norada sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 19-metre cutter Norada close-hauled, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1911
The 19-metre class Octavia (C2) & Mariquita racing close-hauled. CreatorThe 19-metre class Octavia (C2) & Mariquita racing close-hauled. Octavia was designed by Alfred Mylne and Mariquita designed by William Fife
Norada after launching, Portsmouth Harbour, 17th June 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesNorada after launching, Portsmouth Harbour, 17th June 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched from the Camper & Nicholsons boat yard in Gosport
The 6 Metre Cni, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Cni, 1921
The 19-metres class Mariquita Corona & Octavia, racing at Cowes, 1911The 19-metres class Octavia, Corona & Mariquita racing downwind at Cowes, 1911
The 8 Metre sailing yachts Endrick and Spero racing downwind, 1911. CreatorThe 8 Metre sailing yachts Endrick and Spero racing downwind, 1911
The 8 Metre yacht Antwerpia (H19) sailing with spinnaker, 1911
The 8 Metre yacht Gundred (H7) heeling upwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre yacht Gundred (H7) heeling upwind, 1913
The 7 Metre yacht Strathendrick (K5), 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre yacht Strathendrick (K5), 1913
The 12 Metre Vim sailing close-hauled, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 12 Metre Vim sailing close-hauled, 1939. Designed in 1939 by Olin Stephens, Vim had numerous innovative features including a trim tab on the rudder
The 12 Metre sailing yacht Westra racing on upwind leg, 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 12 Metre sailing yacht Westra racing on upwind leg, 1936. Westra, designed by Charles Nicholson, was the winning yacht in 1934 when she won 15 out of 35 races. She came second in 1935 and 1936
The Truant racing upwind, 22nd May 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre racing yacht The Truant racing upwind, 22nd May 1911