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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
Sloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938
The 6 Metre Womba II running downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Womba II running downwind, 1913
Wamba II running downwind under spinnaker, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesWamba II running downwind under spinnaker, 1914
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 majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912. CreatorThe majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912
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