6 Metre Collection (page 6)

Sioma and Ejnar race downwind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Sioma and Ejnar race downwind, 1912

The 6 Metre Sioma and Ejnar racing upwind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Sioma and Ejnar racing upwind, 1912

The 8 Metre Ierne sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Ierne sailing close-hauled, 1913. Ierne was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1911

The 7 Metre class Anitra (K4) and Ginevra (K7) race downwind, 1912. Creator
The 7 Metre class Anitra (K4) and Ginevra (K7) race downwind, 1912

Le Jade (H21), the Norwegian Antwerpia IV (H1) and Ventana (H11) start the 8 Metre class race

A Good Start: The 19-metre class Norada, Wendula & Mariquita close-hauled, 1911
A Good Start:The 19-metre class Norada, Wendula (renamed Octavia ) & Mariquita close-hauled, 1911

The 6 Metre Class The Whim sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Class The Whim sailing close-hauled, 1911

The 19-metre cutter Norada sailing in gentle winds, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre cutter Norada sailing in gentle winds, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1911

The 8 Metre class Kathleen (H10) sailing upwind in a good breeze, 1911. Creator
The 8 Metre class Kathleen (H10) sailing upwind in a good breeze, 1911

The 7 Metre Anitra (K4) sailing with spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Anitra (K4) sailing with spinnaker, 1913

Group of 8 Metres sailing yachts racing downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of 8 Metres sailing yachts racing downwind, 1913

The 6 Metre Vanda sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Vanda sailing close-hauled, 1914

The 7 Metre yacht Pinaster (K8), 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre yacht Pinaster (K8), 1914

Group of 7 Metre yachts racing, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of 7 Metre yachts racing, 1914

Start of 6 Metre Class boats for the first British-American Cup, 1921
Start of 6 Metre Class boats for the first British-American Cup held at Cowes and won by Britain, 1921

The 8 Metre The Truant sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre The Truant sailing close-hauled. The Truant was built by William Fife in 1910 and was first owned by Sir Ralph Gore

The 6 Metre Class The Whim sailing close-hauled

The 6 Metre Class Marion and Victoria racing close-hauled

The 7 Metre yacht Ithnan (K2) sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre yacht Ithnan (K2) sailing close-hauled, 1911. The 7 Metre class was used as an Olympic Class during the 1908 and 1920 Olympics. About 200 boats were built

The 8 Metre Ierne, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Ierne sailing broad reach, 1914. Designed by William Fife III and launched in 1914, Ierne was sold to Norway during the First World War

The 6 Metre Bunty sails downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Bunty sails downwind, 1913

The 6 Metre class Cremona, Vanda and Chrysanthe racing downwind, 1913

The 7 Metre Ginevra (K7), 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Ginevra (K7), 1913

The 7 Metre Anitra (foreground) and Nelta, on downwind leg, 1911. Creator
The 7 Metre Anitra (foreground) and Nelta, on downwind leg, 1911

The 8 Metre Endrick sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Endrick sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1911

Norada, Britannia & Maudrey sailing in gentle winds, 1913. Creator
Norada, Britannia & Maudrey sailing in gentle winds, 1913

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

The 19-metre Norada launch from the Camper & Nicholsons boat yard, Gosport, 1911

The 6 Metre class Jean and Victoria sailing in light winds, 1922. Creator
The 6 Metre class Jean and Victoria sailing in light winds, 1922

Group of 6 Metre yachts racing upwind, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of 6 Metre yachts racing upwind, 1921

The 6-metre Wamba II and Lanka sailing on a reach, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6-metre Wamba II and Lanka sailing on a reach, 1914

Eleda, an International 10 Metre class sailing yacht, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Eleda, an International 10 Metre class sailing yacht, 1913

The 12 Metre sailing yacht Rollo racing upwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 12 Metre sailing yacht Rollo racing upwind, 1911. Johan Anker, the designer of ‘ Rollo, helmed the yacht for the 1911 Coronation Regatta in the Solent, where he won gold medal for Norway

The 6 Metre Mosquito sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Mosquito sailing close-hauled, 1913

The US built 12 Metre Vim sailing close-hauled, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The US built 12 Metre Vim sailing close-hauled, 1939. Designed in 1939 by Olin Stephens, Vim had numerous innovative features including a trim tab on the rudder

The 19-metre Corona & Octavia racing close-hauled, 1911
The 19-metre Corona and Octavia racing close-hauled, 1911. Corona and Octavia were two of the four British built 19-metre class yachts

The 7 Metre class Ginevra (K7), 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre class Ginevra (K7), 1911

The 6 Metre Sandra sails downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Sandra sails downwind, 1913

The 7 Metre yacht Pinaster (K8) sailing with spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre yacht Pinaster (K8) sailing with spinnaker, 1913

The 6 Metre Correnzia, The Whim and Snowdrop on a run, 1911. Creator
The 6 Metre Correnzia, The Whim and Snowdrop on a run, 1911

The 6 Metre Correnzia, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Correnzia, 1911. Correnzia, launched in 1909, was designed by Alfred Mylne and built in Scotland by McAllister of Dumbarton

The 6 Metre The Whim (L6) and Correnzia racing downwind, 1911

The 8 Metre class yacht Norman (H1) sailing close-hauled, 1911

The 19-metre Octavia sailing on a broad reach, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre Octavia sailing on a broad reach, 1911. Octavia was designed by Alfred Mylne and launched in 1911. Its one of the four British built, 19-metre class yachts

The 6 Metre class Freesia sailing close-hauled, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class Freesia sailing close-hauled, 1921

The 6 Metre Vanda sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Vanda sailing close-hauled, 1914

The 6 Metre Vanda sailing with spinnaker, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Vanda sailing with spinnaker, 1914

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Step into the world of sailing history with these stunning 6 Metre yachts. In 1913, witness the powerful Cremona crashing through a wave, showcasing its strength and resilience. The same year, Kirk & Sons of Cowes present us with the trivia of a 12 Metre class yacht sailing close-hauled, displaying its impressive maneuverability. Travel back to 1914 as we witness the Womba II gracefully running downwind under spinnaker, while Stella showcases her elegance sailing close-hauled. The three iconic 6 Metre class yachts - Lanka, Wamba, and Stella - race on a reaching leg in an exhilarating display of speed and competition. In another breathtaking capture from 1913, Vanda sails effortlessly on a broad reach, demonstrating her agility and grace. Meanwhile, Ancora (K3), a magnificent 7 Metre yacht takes to the waters under the colorful embrace of her spinnaker. Fast forward to 1921 where Margaret (K14), a beautiful 6 Metre sailing yacht glides through the water while close-hauled. And let's not forget about Cremona moored proudly adorned with flags in yet another snapshot from Kirk & Sons' collection. Lastly, we have Garraveen (H7), an elegant 8 Metre yacht captured in all its glory as it sails close-hauled in 1914. These remarkable images showcase not only the craftsmanship by Kirk & Sons but also pay homage to these majestic vessels that have left their mark on maritime history.