Wyndham Quin Collection

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

Lady Olein Wyndham-Quin (1892-1969) working as an administrator for the Red Cross. Date: 1940

Dunraven, 1893. Creator: William Roffe
Dunraven, 1893. Portrait of Windham Thomas Wyndham-Quin, 4th Earl of Dunraven and Mount-Earl (1841-1926), Anglo-Irish journalist, landowner, entrepreneur, big game hunter and Conservative politician

The three ketches Julnar, Cariad and Corisande racing upwind, 1913. Creator
The three ketches Julnar, Cariad and Corisande racing upwind, 1913

The 118 foot racing yacht Cariad, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 118 foot racing yacht Cariad, 1912. Cariad, named after the Welsh word for Sweetheart was built by Summers & Payne in Southampton for Lord Dunraven in 1896

The 118 foot ketch Fidra at anchor, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 118 foot ketch Fidra at anchor, 1922. Fidra was renamed from Cariad in 1913 when she was bought by Frank Chaplin, a member of the R.Y.S

The 118 foot racing yacht Cariad making good headway, 1933. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 118 foot racing yacht Cariad making good headway, 1933. Cariad, named after the Welsh word for Sweetheart was built by Summers & Payne in Southampton for Lord Dunraven in 1896

The 118 foot racing yacht Cariad sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 118 foot racing yacht Cariad sailing close-hauled, 1911. Cariad, named after the Welsh word for Sweetheart was built by Summers & Payne in Southampton for Lord Dunraven in 1896

The 118 foot racing yacht Cariad sailing with spinnaker, 1911. Cariad, named after the Welsh word for Sweetheart was built by Summers & Payne in Southampton for Lord Dunraven in 1896

The 118 foot ketch Cariad, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 118 foot ketch Cariad, 1912. Cariad, named after the Welsh word for Sweetheart was built by Summers & Payne in Southampton for Lord Dunraven in 1896

The 118 foot ketch Fidra, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 118 foot ketch Fidra, 1913. Fidra was renamed from Cariad in 1913 when she was bought by Frank Chaplin, a member of the R.Y.S

The 118 foot racing yacht Cariad, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 118 foot racing yacht Cariad, 1911. Cariad, named after the Welsh word for Sweetheart was built by Summers & Payne in Southampton for Lord Dunraven in 1896

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Lady Olein Wyndham-Quin, a prominent figure in the sailing world, was known for her love of adventure and passion for racing. With her trusty ketch Cariad and schooner Irma by her side, she fearlessly took on the open seas in exhilarating races. In 1893, Lady Wyndham-Quin's presence graced the waters aboard Dunraven, a vessel crafted by the skilled hands of William Roffe. This majestic yacht showcased both elegance and power as it glided through the waves. But it was with her three beloved ketches - Julnar, Cariad, and Corisande - that Lady Wyndham-Quin truly left an indelible mark on sailing history. These magnificent vessels were often seen locked in fierce competition as they raced upwind with determination etched upon their sails. Amongst these remarkable yachts stood Cariad, a 118-foot racing beauty created by Kirk & Sons of Cowes. With every gust of wind propelling her forward, Cariad made its mark on countless regattas throughout the years. The spinnaker billowing proudly behind her served as a testament to Lady Wyndham-Quin's unwavering spirit. Not far behind was Fidra – another stunning creation from Kirk & Sons of Cowes – anchoring gracefully amidst calm waters in 1922. This ketch exuded grandeur while silently awaiting its next thrilling voyage under Lady Wyndham-Quin's command. Through all seasons and conditions, whether making good headway or sailing close-hauled against challenging winds, Cariad remained steadfast under Lady Wyndham-Quin's expert guidance. Her skillful navigation ensured victory after victory for this exceptional racing yacht. As time passed and decades rolled by like waves crashing upon distant shores, one thing remained constant.