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8 Metre Collection

"Capturing the Majesty of Sailing

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8 Metre Collection: Cremona crashes through wave, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: Trivia, a 12 Metre class yacht sails close-hauled, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 6 Metre Womba II running downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: Stella sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 6 Metre class Lanka, Wamba and Stella racing on reaching leg, 1914
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8 Metre Collection: Wamba II running downwind under spinnaker, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 6 Metre Stella, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 6 Metre Vanda sailing broad reach, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 6 Metre Cremona moored with flags, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 6 Metre Cheetal (L21) sailing upwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The gaff rigged 8 Metre Spero sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 8 Metre class Antwerpia IV sailing under spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The gaff rigged 8 Metre class Termagent (H9) sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator
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8 Metre Collection: The 8 Metre Antwerpia (H19) and Windflower (H3) racing under spinnaker, 1911
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8 Metre Collection: The 8 Metre Termagent (H9) racing Windflower (H3), 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 8 Metre Termagant sailing with spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 8 Metre class Verbena. Termagent and Windflower race downwind, 1911
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8 Metre Collection: The 8 Metre class cutter Windflower (H3), 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 6 Metre sailing yacht Neerlandia VI (L63), 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: Day out for the 8 Metre class saing yacht Windflower (H3), 1911
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8 Metre Collection: The 8 Metre class Norman (H1) running downwind in a good breeze, 1911. Creator
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8 Metre Collection: Anitra dressed with flags, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 6 Metre sailing yach t Pichin (L65), 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: Start of One Ton Cup Race, Stokes Bay, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 8 Metre class Norman running in a good breeze, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 6 Metre yachts The Whim (L6) and Cingalee rounding mark, 1911. Creator
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8 Metre Collection: The 7 Metre Marsinah (K1) sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: Light winds for the 8 Metre Ventana (H11) sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator
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8 Metre Collection: The 6 Metre Class The Whim helmed by C. Rivett-Carmac Esq. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: International 6 Metres class racing at Cowes. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 7 Metre sailing yacht Pinaster (K8), 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: A group of 6 metre boats racing downwind, 1931. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 6 Metre Class Jonquil (L5) helmed by Capt R J Dixon. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: Norman (H1), an early 8 Metre class yacht sailing downwind, 1911
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8 Metre Collection: Mrs GA Shenley at the helm of the 8 Metre class Spero (H8). Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 6 Metre Class Sioma (L19) helmed by A Maudsley Esq. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: Mrs GA Shenley at the helm of the 8 Metre class sailing yacht Spero (H8). Creator
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8 Metre Collection: The 7 Metre Ginerva (K7) under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: 6 Metre Class Jonquil (L5) with Captain R J Dixon at the helm
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8 Metre Collection: The 8 Metre Class The Truant (H12) sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: Snowdrop sailing under spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 7 Metre Ginerva (K7) under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 6 Metre Correnzia close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 6 Metres boats Snowdrop, The Whim, Cheetal and Ejnar racing downwind
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8 Metre Collection: Group of 6 Metres racing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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8 Metre Collection: The 6 Metres boats Cheetal, The Whim and Ejnar racing downwind. Creator


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"Capturing the Majesty of Sailing: A Glimpse into the World Yachts" Step back in time and witness the breathtaking moments when Kirk & Sons of Cowes unveiled their magnificent creations. From Cremona crashing through waves in 1913 to a close-hauled 12 Metre class yacht sailing gracefully in 1939, these photographs offer a glimpse into the golden age of yachting. Intriguing trivia surrounds these iconic vessels, like Womba II running downwind in 1913 or Stella showcasing her prowess while sailing close-hauled in 1914. The racing scene comes alive with Lanka, Wamba, and Stella fiercely competing on a reaching leg during that same year. Kirk & Sons' craftsmanship shines through as we admire Wamba II effortlessly gliding under spinnaker or Vanda elegantly navigating a broad reach - both captured beautifully by their lenses in 1913. Ancora (K3), an impressive 7 Metre yacht, steals our breath away as she sails under her vibrant spinnaker. Moored with pride and adorned with flags, Cremona stands tall amidst her peers in another stunning photograph from Kirk & Sons' collection. And who can resist being captivated by Garraveen (H7), an elegant beauty cutting through the water while sailing close-hauled? The enchantment continues as Cheetal (L21) takes center stage, gracefully maneuvering upwind against all odds back in 1911. Each image tells its own story—a tale of elegance, power, and passion for the sea—imbued within every inch of these remarkable vessels. These snapshots transport us to an era where yachting was not just a sport but also an art form—a testament to human ingenuity and love for adventure on the open waters.