Running Downwind Collection (#2)

The 7 Metre yacht Pinaster (K8) sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre yacht Pinaster (K8) sailing with spinnaker, 1912

The 6 Metre class Cynthia setting spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class Cynthia setting spinnaker, 1912

Rollo (foreground) and Javotto racing under spinnaker, 1911
The 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. Creator
A 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 Cowes
No 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 Cowes
The 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 Cowes
The 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 Cowes
The 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 Cowes
The 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 Cowes
Group of 6 Metres racing downwind, 1914

Setting spinnaker on the 8 Metre sailing yacht Spero, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Setting spinnaker on the 8 Metre sailing yacht Spero, 1911

The 15 Metre Hispania running downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 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. Creator
The 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, 1912
The 6 Metre class The Truant, Antwerpia IV and Spero racing downwind, 1912

Scotia IV running downwind with spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Scotia 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 Cowes
The cutter Mavourneen running downwind, 1922

Sailing yacht Trivia running downwind under spinnaker, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Sailing 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 Cowes
The 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 Cowes
The 8 Metre Ventana (H11) sailing with spinnaker, 1912

The 7 Metre Marsinah (K1) and Anitra (k4) racing downwind, 1912. Creator
The 7 Metre Marsinah (K1) and Anitra (k4) racing downwind, 1912

The 8 Metre sailing yacht Dilkusha setting spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre sailing yacht Dilkusha setting spinnaker, 1911

The 8 Metre class Termagent and Endrick, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 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 Cowes
Womba 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, 1911
The 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. Creator
The gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing downwind with spinnaker, 1911. The 40 ton cutter, Bloodhound was designed by William Fife and built in 1874

Ventana (H11), and early 8 Metre yacht, running downwind under spinnaker, 1913

The 23 Metre Candida (K8) sailing with spinnaker, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 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

Gundred running downwind under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre class Gundred running downwind under spinnaker, 1913

The 250 ton schooner Germania sailing downwind with spinnaker, 1912. Creator
The 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 Cowes
The 6 Metre class Coral (17) and Fintra (20) racing downwind, 1936

Start of Cowes to Weymouth Race, Ostara, Mariska, Corona & Octavia run downwind
Start 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, 1912
A run for the mark: the British built 19-metre class Octavia, Corona & Mariquita race downwind, 1912

No wind for the 8 Metre class The Truant, Spero and The Antwerpia IV, 25th May 1912

The 96 ft ketch Julnar, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 96 ft ketch Julnar, 1912. Julnar was designed by William Fife and built at Southampton by Summers & Payne to the order of Sir Maurice FitzGerald, the Knight of Kerry, in 1909

The cutter Monara under sail, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Monara under sail, 1914

The 15 Metre sailing yacht Pamela searching for wind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 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

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"Graceful and swift, the sailing yachts White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, their spinnakers billowing in the wind. " "The 6 Metre Womba II glides effortlessly downwind, showcasing the craftsmanship of Kirk & Sons of Cowes in 1913. " "With its majestic 105 ft ketch Thendara, Kirk & Sons of Cowes captures a breathtaking moment as it sails downwind with its vibrant spinnaker. " "Wamba II, a true beauty from Kirk & Sons of Cowes, showcases its prowess as it runs downwind under the colorful embrace of its spinnaker in 1914. " "The elegant 7 Metre Ancora (K3) dances across the water under a magnificent spinnaker sail, capturing the essence of speed and excitement in 1913 by Kirk & Sons of Cowes. " "Istria gracefully cuts through the waves while running downwind under an expansive spinnaker sail in this stunning view from stern captured in 1912. " "The mighty gaff-rigged cutter Britannia proudly displays her power as she surges forward under a brilliant spinnaker sail crafted by an unknown creator in 1913. " "In an exhilarating display of skill and competition, ketch Cariad and schooner Irma engage in a thrilling race downwind captured by Kirk & Sons of Cowes back in 1911. " "Antwerpia IV exemplifies elegance and precision as she races with her sleek lines cutting through the water while sailing under a vibrant spinnaker created by Kirk & Sons of Cowes in 1912. " "As if flying on water, Edie II swiftly runs downwind with gracefulness unmatched. A masterpiece brought to life by Kirk & Sons of Cowes for all to admire. " "A captivating sight unfolds at the start line during August's thrilling Cowes to Weymouth Race.