Running Downwind Collection

The sailing yachts White Heather and Shamrock, race downwind. Shamrock was designed by William Fife and was Sir Thomas Liptons first challenger for the Americas Cup

Sloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Sloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938

The 6 Metre Womba II running downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Womba II running downwind, 1913

Wamba II running downwind under spinnaker, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Wamba II running downwind under spinnaker, 1914

The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Ancora went on to win gold medal in the 1920 Antwerp Olympics

The majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912. Creator
The majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912

The 105 ft ketch Thendara sailing with spinnaker. 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 105 ft ketch Thendara sailing with spinnaker. 1939. Thendara was designed by Alfred Mylne for the Scottish yachtsman Sir Arthur Young. She was launched in 1937 and is still racing today

Istria sailing downwind under spinnaker, viewed from stern, 1912
Istria sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom

The 221 ton gaff-rigged cutter Britannia sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Creator
The 221 ton gaff-rigged cutter Britannia sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Britannia was owned by King George V. One of the most successful racers of its day, in 1913 it won 8 of the 13 races it entered

The gaff rigged 8 Metre Spero sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The gaff rigged 8 Metre Spero sailing with spinnaker, 1912

The ketch Cariad and schooner Irma racing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The ketch Cariad and schooner Irma racing downwind, 1911. Cariad, named after the Welsh word for Sweetheart was built by Summers & Payne in Southampton for Lord Dunraven in 1896

The 8 Metre class Antwerpia IV sailing under spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre class Antwerpia IV sailing under spinnaker, 1912

The 36 ft Edie II running downwind. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 36 ft Edie II running downwind

Start of Cowes to Weymouth Race, August 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Start of Cowes to Weymouth Race, August 1913

Ketch under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Ketch under sail

The yawl Sumurun running downwind with spinnaker, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Sumurun running downwind with spinnaker, 1922. Built in 1914 Sumurun was designed by William Fife for The Rt Hon. Lionel Edward, Baron Sackville

The cutter Rosamond sailing with spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Rosamond sailing with spinnaker, 1911

The cutters Rosamond, Carina and Sonya racing downwind, 1911. Creator
The cutters Rosamond, Carina and Sonya racing downwind, 1911

Start of Cowes to Weymouth Race, August 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Start of Cowes to Weymouth Race, August 1911

The cutter Onda sailing under spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Onda sailing under spinnaker, 1911

Spinnaker flying on unknown yacht. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Spinnaker flying on unknown yacht

Unknown cutter sailing with spinnaker. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Unknown cutter sailing with spinnaker

Start of W Class race: Squirrel (3), Jadi (26), Diana (8), Emerald (27), Melody (28), 1931

Stern view of W Class boats racing downwind, 1933. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Stern view of W Class boats racing downwind, 1933

Group of cruisers on Cowes to Weymouth race, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of cruisers on Cowes to Weymouth race, 1913

Davo III, a 12 Metre class sailing yacht, runs before the wind, 1911. Creator
Davo III, a 12 Metre class sailing yacht designed by the influential German yacht designer Max Oertz, runs before the wind, 1911

The 8 Metre Termagant sailing with spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Termagant sailing with spinnaker, 1911

The 8 Metre class Verbena. Termagent and Windflower race downwind, 1911

The 8 Metre class Norman (H1) running downwind in a good breeze, 1911. Creator
The 8 Metre class Norman (H1) running downwind in a good breeze, 1911

The 8 Metre class Norman running in a good breeze, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre class Norman running in a good breeze, 1911

The 7 Metre Marsinah (K1) sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Marsinah (K1) sailing with spinnaker, 1912

Light winds for the 8 Metre Ventana (H11) sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator
Light winds for the 8 Metre Ventana (H11) sailing with spinnaker, 1912

A group of 6 metre boats racing downwind, 1931. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
A group of 6 metre boats racing downwind, 1931

Norman (H1), an early 8 Metre class yacht sailing downwind, 1911

Snowdrop sailing under spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class Snowdrop sailing under spinnaker, 1911

Group of 6 Metres racing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of 6 Metres racing downwind, 1911

The 6 Metres boats Cheetal, The Whim and Ejnar racing downwind. Creator
The 6 Metres boats Cheetal, The Whim and Ejnar racing downwind

Windy conditions for the 6 Metre yacht Snowdrop, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Windy conditions for the 6 Metre yacht Snowdrop, 1911

The 6 Metre class Ejnar sailing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class Ejnar sailing downwind, 1911

The 19-metre class Mariquita & Corona race downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Both yachts were designed by William Fife III

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

The 6 Metre Snowdrop and Correnzia racing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Snowdrop and Correnzia racing downwind, 1911

The 6 Metre class The Whim (L6) sailing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class The Whim (L6) sailing downwind, 1911

The 19-metre cutter Norada sails in a following wind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre cutter Norada sails in a following wind, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched 1911

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

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

Peterkin running downwind with spinnaker, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Peterkin running downwind with spinnaker, 1914

The Americas Cup challenger Endeavour, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Americas Cup challenger Endeavour, 1934. Endeavour was designed by Charles Nicholson and raced by T.O.M. Sopwith in the Americas Cup

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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.