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The sailing yachts White Heather and Shamrock, race downwind. Shamrock was designed by William Fife and was Sir Thomas Liptons first challenger for the Americas Cup
The 6 Metre Womba II running downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Womba II running downwind, 1913
Sloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938
Wamba II running downwind under spinnaker, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesWamba II running downwind under spinnaker, 1914
The majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912. CreatorThe majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912
The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Ancora went on to win gold medal in the 1920 Antwerp Olympics
The 105 ft ketch Thendara sailing with spinnaker. 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 105 ft ketch Thendara sailing with spinnaker. 1939. Thendara was designed by Alfred Mylne for the Scottish yachtsman Sir Arthur Young. She was launched in 1937 and is still racing today
Istria sailing downwind under spinnaker, viewed from stern, 1912Istria sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom
The 221 ton gaff-rigged cutter Britannia sailing under spinnaker, 1913. CreatorThe 221 ton gaff-rigged cutter Britannia sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Britannia was owned by King George V. One of the most successful racers of its day, in 1913 it won 8 of the 13 races it entered
The gaff rigged 8 Metre Spero sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe gaff rigged 8 Metre Spero sailing with spinnaker, 1912
The ketch Cariad and schooner Irma racing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe ketch Cariad and schooner Irma racing downwind, 1911. Cariad, named after the Welsh word for Sweetheart was built by Summers & Payne in Southampton for Lord Dunraven in 1896
The 8 Metre class Antwerpia IV sailing under spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre class Antwerpia IV sailing under spinnaker, 1912
The 36 ft Edie II running downwind. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 36 ft Edie II running downwind
Start of Cowes to Weymouth Race, August 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesStart of Cowes to Weymouth Race, August 1913
Ketch under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesKetch under sail
The yawl Sumurun running downwind with spinnaker, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Sumurun running downwind with spinnaker, 1922. Built in 1914 Sumurun was designed by William Fife for The Rt Hon. Lionel Edward, Baron Sackville
The cutter Rosamond sailing with spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Rosamond sailing with spinnaker, 1911
The cutters Rosamond, Carina and Sonya racing downwind, 1911. CreatorThe cutters Rosamond, Carina and Sonya racing downwind, 1911
Start of Cowes to Weymouth Race, August 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesStart of Cowes to Weymouth Race, August 1911
The cutter Onda sailing under spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Onda sailing under spinnaker, 1911
Spinnaker flying on unknown yacht. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSpinnaker flying on unknown yacht
Unknown cutter sailing with spinnaker. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesUnknown cutter sailing with spinnaker
Start of W Class race: Squirrel (3), Jadi (26), Diana (8), Emerald (27), Melody (28), 1931
Stern view of W Class boats racing downwind, 1933. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesStern view of W Class boats racing downwind, 1933
Group of cruisers on Cowes to Weymouth race, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesGroup of cruisers on Cowes to Weymouth race, 1913
Davo III, a 12 Metre class sailing yacht, runs before the wind, 1911. CreatorDavo III, a 12 Metre class sailing yacht designed by the influential German yacht designer Max Oertz, runs before the wind, 1911
The 8 Metre Termagant sailing with spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre Termagant sailing with spinnaker, 1911
The 8 Metre class Verbena. Termagent and Windflower race downwind, 1911
The 8 Metre class Norman (H1) running downwind in a good breeze, 1911. CreatorThe 8 Metre class Norman (H1) running downwind in a good breeze, 1911
The 8 Metre class Norman running in a good breeze, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre class Norman running in a good breeze, 1911
The 7 Metre Marsinah (K1) sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre Marsinah (K1) sailing with spinnaker, 1912
Light winds for the 8 Metre Ventana (H11) sailing with spinnaker, 1912. CreatorLight winds for the 8 Metre Ventana (H11) sailing with spinnaker, 1912
A group of 6 metre boats racing downwind, 1931. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesA group of 6 metre boats racing downwind, 1931
Norman (H1), an early 8 Metre class yacht sailing downwind, 1911
Snowdrop sailing under spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre class Snowdrop sailing under spinnaker, 1911
Group of 6 Metres racing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesGroup of 6 Metres racing downwind, 1911
The 6 Metres boats Cheetal, The Whim and Ejnar racing downwind. CreatorThe 6 Metres boats Cheetal, The Whim and Ejnar racing downwind
Windy conditions for the 6 Metre yacht Snowdrop, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesWindy conditions for the 6 Metre yacht Snowdrop, 1911
The 6 Metre class Ejnar sailing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 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 Lady Anne running downwind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 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 Snowdrop and Correnzia racing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Snowdrop and Correnzia racing downwind, 1911
The 6 Metre class The Whim (L6) sailing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre class The Whim (L6) sailing downwind, 1911
The 19-metre cutter Norada sails in a following wind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 19-metre cutter Norada sails in a following wind, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched 1911
The 7 Metre Ginerva (K7) under sail, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre Ginerva (K7) under sail, 1912. Ginerva was designed by Alfred Mylne
The 6 Metre sailing yacht Peterkin, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre sailing yacht Peterkin, 1914
Peterkin running downwind with spinnaker, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Peterkin running downwind with spinnaker, 1914
The Americas Cup challenger Endeavour, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Americas Cup challenger Endeavour, 1934. Endeavour was designed by Charles Nicholson and raced by T.O.M. Sopwith in the Americas Cup
The 7 Metre yacht Pinaster (K8) sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre yacht Pinaster (K8) sailing with spinnaker, 1912
The 6 Metre class Cynthia setting spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre class Cynthia setting spinnaker, 1912
Rollo (foreground) and Javotto racing under spinnaker, 1911The 12 Metre class yachts Rollo (foreground) and Javotto racing under spinnaker, 1911. Javotto was designed by Alfred Mylne and built in 1909
A Run to East Lepe: Ostara, Mariska, Corona & Octavia, 1911. CreatorA Run to East Lepe: the 15-metre Ostara, Mariska, and 19-metre Corona & Octavia run downwind, 1911
Group of V s: Daisy (6), Mary (3), Judy (4), Rosemary (13), Fay (24) racing, 1931
No wind for the 8 Metres race, 1931. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesNo wind for the 8 Metres race, 1931. Spinnakers flagging on downwind run
The 40-rater cutter Carina sailing with spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 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 CowesThe 40-rater cutter Carina sailing full sail downwind, 1913. Carina was designed by George Lennox Watson for Admiral Montagu and built in 1894
The 8 Metre Ierne & Gundred racing downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 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 CowesThe 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 CowesGroup of 6 Metres racing downwind, 1914
Setting spinnaker on the 8 Metre sailing yacht Spero, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSetting spinnaker on the 8 Metre sailing yacht Spero, 1911
The 15 Metre Hispania running downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15 Metre Hispania running downwind, 1911. Hispania was designed by William Fife and launched in 1909. It was first owned by King Alfonso XIII
The 8 Metre class Termagent (H9) sailing with spinnaker, 1911
The Truant and Antwerpia IV racing with spinnakers, 27th May 1912. CreatorThe Truant and Antwerpia IV racing downwind with spinnakers, 27th May 1912
The 8 Metre Termagent (H9) sailing downwind in fine weather, 1911
The 19-metre class Mariquita (C1) & Corona (C3) running with spinnakers up, 1911. Both yachts were designed by William Fife III
The 6 Metre class The Truant, Antwerpia IV and Spero, 1912The 6 Metre class The Truant, Antwerpia IV and Spero racing downwind, 1912
Scotia IV running downwind with spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesScotia IV running downwind with spinnaker, 1913
The 7 Metre yacht Strathendrick (K5) sailing with spinnaker, 1913
The cutter Mavourneen running downwind, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Mavourneen running downwind, 1922
Sailing yacht Trivia running downwind under spinnaker, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSailing yacht Trivia running downwind under spinnaker, 1939. Trivia was an International 12 Metre designed by Charles Nicholson
Magnificent group of 1st Class Races: Shamrock V, White Heather and Candida, 1930
The 6 Metre Class The Whim running downwind, 1912
Termagent (H9), an early 8 Metre class yacht sails downwind, 1911
The cutter racing yacht Terpsichore running downwind, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter racing yacht Terpsichore running downwind, 1922. Terpsichore was built in 1920 as a competitor to the Kings Britannia. It was later renamed Lulworth
The 8 Metre Ventana (H11) sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre Ventana (H11) sailing with spinnaker, 1912
The 7 Metre Marsinah (K1) and Anitra (k4) racing downwind, 1912. CreatorThe 7 Metre Marsinah (K1) and Anitra (k4) racing downwind, 1912
The 8 Metre sailing yacht Dilkusha setting spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre sailing yacht Dilkusha setting spinnaker, 1911
The 8 Metre class Termagent and Endrick, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre class Termagent and Endrick racing under spinnaker, 1911
The two early 8 Metre class Verbena and Termagent racing in a gentle wind, 1911
The 6 Metre Womba II, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesWomba II
The 6 Metre Class The Whim sailing downwind, 1912
The majestic 15 Metre class Pamela sailing with spinnaker, 1913. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast
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
