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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
The gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing downwind with spinnaker, 1911. CreatorThe gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing downwind with spinnaker, 1911. The 40 ton cutter, Bloodhound was designed by William Fife and built in 1874
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 towering 10, 450 sq ft sail area of Shamrock IV, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe towering 10, 450 sq ft sail area of Shamrock IV, 1914. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson. She was launched in June 1914
The 6 Metre international class Baccara (K9), 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre international class Baccara (K9), 1921
The cutter Shamrock sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Shamrock sailing close-hauled. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup
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
The 23 Metre Candida sailing close-hauled, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 23 Metre Candida sailing close-hauled, 1935. Candida was designed by Charles Nicholson for the banker Mr. Herman Andrae. She was launched in 1929
The 23 Metre Candida (K8) sailing with spinnaker, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 23 Metre Candida (K8) sailing with spinnaker, 1935. Candida was designed by Charles Nicholson for the banker Mr. Herman Andrae. She was launched in 1929
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 Big Class White Heather II heeling in a good wind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Big Class White Heather II heeling in a good wind, 1911. White Heather II was a successful yacht designed by William Fife and won many races since her launch in 1907
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
Westward (foreground) and the visiting Canadian schooner Bluenose, 1935. CreatorThe schooners Westward (foreground) and the visiting Canadian racing and fishing schooner Bluenose, 1935
The 250 ton schooner Germania sailing downwind with spinnaker, 1912. CreatorThe 250 ton schooner Germania sailing downwind with spinnaker, 1912. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach
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
The gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing in light winds, 1908. The 40 ton cutter, Bloodhound was designed by William Fife and built in 1874
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
The 15 Metre Paula III sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15 Metre Paula III sailing close-hauled, 1913. Paula III was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913. It was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast which Nicholson also used
The Lady Anne sailing in gentle breeze, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Lady Anne sailing in gentle breeze, 1913. The Lady Anne a 15-metre cutter designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912. The Lady Anne was restored in 1999 by Fairlie Restorations
The 15-metre class Maudrey sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15-metre class Maudrey sailing close-hauled, 1913. This yacht was designed by the Scottish boat designer William Fife III. A total of twenty 15-metre yachts were built between 1907 and 1917
Bloodhound at anchor with flags, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesBloodhound at anchor with flags, 1913. The 40 ton cutter, Bloodhound was designed by William Fife and built in 1874. Owned by the Marquis of Ailsa she had a successful racing career
The 15 Metre sailing yacht Paula III in fine form, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15 Metre sailing yacht Paula III in fine form, 1913. Paula III was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913
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 15-metre cutter Ostara sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15-metre cutter Ostara sailing close-hauled, 1912. Ostara, launched in 1909 was designed by Alfred Mylne
The 8 Metre sailing yacht Antwerpia (H19), 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre sailing yacht Antwerpia (H19), 1911
The 118 foot racing yacht Cariad sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 118 foot racing yacht Cariad sailing close-hauled, 1911. Cariad, named after the Welsh word for Sweetheart was built by Summers & Payne in Southampton for Lord Dunraven in 1896
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
Istria viewed from lee quarter, reaching, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesIstria viewed from lee quarter, reaching, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom
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 cutter Monara under sail, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Monara under sail, 1914
The 6 Metre Cni, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Cni, 1921
The 15 Metre sailing yacht Pamela searching for wind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15 Metre sailing yacht Pamela searching for wind, 1913. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast
The One-Design Solent Sunbeams Joy, Mayfly, Wimsey and Sally racing, 1927