Close Hauled Collection (#3)

The 15 Metre Hispania sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre Hispania sailing close-hauled, 1911. Hispania was designed by William Fife and launched in 1909. It was first owned by King Alfonso XIII

The schooner Suzanne under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Suzanne under sail, 1911

The 6 Metre yachts The Whim (L6) and Cingalee rounding mark, 1911. Creator
The 6 Metre yachts The Whim (L6) and Cingalee rounding mark, 1911

The 95 ft yawl Artemis sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 95 ft yawl Artemis sailing close-hauled, 1911. Artemis was designed by

The cutter Citara under sail and towing tender, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Citara under sail and towing tender, 1911

The 6 Metre Class The Whim helmed by C. Rivett-Carmac Esq. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Class The Whim helmed by C. Rivett-Carmac Esq

International 6 Metres class racing at Cowes. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
International 6 Metres class racing at Cowes

The 7 Metre sailing yacht Pinaster (K8), 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre sailing yacht Pinaster (K8) helmed by Captain R. Sloane Stanley, 1913

The 6 Metre Class Jonquil (L5) helmed by Capt R J Dixon. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Class Jonquil (L5) helmed by Capt R J Dixon. This boat has not yet been beaten in her class. 1st prize

Mrs GA Shenley at the helm of the 8 Metre class Spero (H8). Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Mrs GA Shenley at the helm of the 8 Metre class Spero (H8)

The 6 Metre Class Sioma (L19) helmed by A Maudsley Esq. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Class Sioma (L19) helmed by A Maudsley Esq

Mrs GA Shenley at the helm of the 8 Metre class sailing yacht Spero (H8). Creator
Mrs GA Shenley at the helm of the 8 Metre class sailing yacht Spero (H8)

The 7 Metre Ginerva (K7) under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Ginerva (K7) under sail. Ginerva was designed by Alfred Mylne

The 8 Metre Class The Truant (H12) sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Class The Truant (H12) sailing close-hauled as row boat looks on

The 7 Metre Ginerva (K7) under sail with prize flags, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Ginerva (K7) under sail with prize flags, 1912. Ginerva was designed by Alfred Mylne

Le Jade, a gaff rigged 8 Metre class yacht sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator
Le Jade, a gaff rigged 8 Metre class yacht sailing close-hauled, 1912

The 6 Metre class The Whim sailing upwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class The Whim sailing upwind, 1911

The 19-metre class Corona close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre class Corona close-hauled, 1911. Corona, one of only six 19-metre class yachts ever built, was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1911

The Lady Anne sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Lady Anne sailing close-hauled, 1912. The Lady Anne, designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912. The yacht was restored in 1999 by Fairlie Restorations

The 6 Metre Jean (K16) sailing upwind, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Jean (K16) sailing upwind, 1922

The cutter Westwind sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Westwind sailing close-hauled, 1914

The 8 Metre class Endrick, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre class Endrick, 1911

The schooner Etoile Filante, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Etoile Filante later renamed Halcyon, 1911

The schooner Esma, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Esma, 1911

Yawl and tender, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Yawl and tender, 1912

The 7 Metre Anitra (K4) sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Anitra (K4) sailing close-hauled, 1912

The 7 Metre Anitra (K4) heeling in strong wind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Anitra (K4) heeling in strong wind, 1912

The 7 Metre Olympic class Quaker Girl, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Olympic class Quaker Girl built by Luke & Co, 1912

The 7 Metre class Endrick, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre class Endrick, 1912

The 6 Metre Peterkin sailing upwind, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Peterkin sailing upwind, 1914

The 6 Metre Bathsheba, 1933. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Bathsheba, 1933. The Fife built yacht was formerly named Naushabah

The 15 Metre class sailing yacht Tuiga, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre class sailing yacht Tuiga, 1911. Tuiga was designed by William Fife III and first owned by 17th Duke of Medinaceli

The 15 Metre cutter Sophie Elizabeth sailing close-hauled, 1911. Sophie Elizabeth, launched in 1910 was designed by William Fife III

The 40-rater cutter Carina leaves wake, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 40-rater cutter Carina leaves wake, 1911. Carina was designed by George Lennox Watson for Admiral Montagu and built in 1894

The 6 Metre class sailing yacht Reg, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class sailing yacht Reg, 1922

The 6-metre class Wamba II, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6-metre class Wamba II, 1913

The 7 Metre Marsinah (K1) sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Marsinah (K1) sailing close-hauled, 1912

The 10-rater cutter Almida, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 10-rater cutter Almida, 1912

The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita racing close-hauled, 1913. Creator
The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita racing close-hauled, 1913. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and Mariquita by William Fife III

The 15 Metre sailing yacht Jeano making good headway, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre sailing yacht Jeano making good headway, 1911. Jeano, originally named Tritonia, was designed by Alfred Mylne and launched in 1910

The 15 Metre sailing yacht Jeano, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre sailing yacht Jeano, 1911. Jeano, originally named Tritonia, was designed by Alfred Mylne and launched in 1910

The yawl Celia under way, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Celia under way, 1913

The 15 Metre class sailing yacht Paula III, heeling on windward leg, 1913. Creator
The 15 Metre class sailing yacht Paula III, heeling on windward leg, 1913. Paula III was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913

The cutter Monara under sail, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Monara under sail, 1913

The 60 ft ketch Linth, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 60 ft ketch Linth, 1912. Linth was designed by Frederick Shepherd in 1910

A yawl under way, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
A yawl under way, 1913

Group of 6 Metre boats racing, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of 6 Metre boats racing, 1922

The 8 Metre Le Jade (H21) sailing in fine conditions, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Le Jade (H21) sailing in fine conditions, 1912

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"Close Hauled: A Glimpse into the Thrilling World of Sailing Mastery" Step back in time and witness the sheer power and elegance of sailing as these historic vessels conquer the open seas. From the majestic 205-ton J-class yacht Velsheda to the nimble auxiliary schooner La Cigale, each vessel showcases its prowess while close hauled. In 1933, Velsheda gracefully cuts through the water, her sails taut as she navigates against the wind. Meanwhile, Cremona crashes through a mighty wave in 1913, leaving spectators in awe of Kirk & Sons' craftsmanship. Shamrock IV takes on America's Cup challenge without her topsail in 1914, proving that even under challenging conditions, true sailors can adapt and triumph. Julnar follows suit in 1911 with her ketch rigging designed by Kirk & Sons. Trivia joins this illustrious fleet in 1939 as a proud representative of class yachts sailing close-hauled. The yawl Wendur from 1913 demonstrates how skillful navigation allows for smooth progress against strong winds. The sleek lines of Meteor IV showcase Kirk & Sons' expertise once again in 1912. Shamrock cutter battles fiercely upwind with determination etched on her crew's faces. Stella glides effortlessly through turbulent waters during her close-hauled journey in 1914. Lastly, Pampa stands tall as a testament to Kirk & Sons' artistry—a schooner that defies convention and embraces adventure on every voyage undertaken. And who could forget Stella? This remarkable six-meter beauty leaves an indelible mark wherever she sails. These captivating snapshots offer us glimpses into a world where man harnesses nature's forces to propel forward—where courage meets skill and innovation intertwines with tradition. Close hauled is not just about sailing; it represents an unwavering spirit that drives humanity to explore the vast unknown, leaving us in awe of what lies beyond the horizon.