Classic Racing Yachts

Vintage photographs of elegant sailing yachts in competition on calm waters, showcasing intricate rigging and classic designs from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The International 10 Metre class 'Pampero' (F8) sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Reaper, Reaper (Yacht), Yachts, 1892

The International 10 Metre class 'Pampero' (F8) sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The handsome racing schooner 'Waterwitch', 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The 19-metre class 'Norada', 'Wendula' & 'Mariquita' racing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The yawl 'Colleen' under way, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Kathleen, Atlantic Yacht Club, Kathleen (Yacht), Yachts, Regattas, 1891

Cutter under sail, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

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

Miö, mechanical engineer, Bengtzon in his sailboat

The sailing training ship Hr.Ms. Urania (y 8050) with schoen adhesive, 1957.

A group of 12 Metres sailing yachts racing on windward leg in good wind, 1933. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The ketch 'Palatina' under way, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The 8 Metre international class 'Baccara' (K9), 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Vintage Photograph. A sail boat on the ocean. Frame 2.

'Ventana' (H11), and early 8 Metre yacht, running downwind under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Fancy, Fancy (Yacht), Corinthian Yacht Club, Yachts, Regattas, Yacht clubs, 1892

Typhoon, Typhoon (Yacht), Yachts, 1892

'Le Jade' (H21), the Norwegian 'Antwerpia IV' (H1) and 'Ventana' (H11) start the 8 Metre class race. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The 205 ton J-class yacht 'Velsheda' sailing close hauled, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Boys on sailboat shifting weight to one side

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Opening municipal marina in Harderwijk. July 25, 1961. Harderwijk

The 7 Metre yacht Strathendrick (K5), 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The 15 Metre cutter 'Paula II' close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The 23-metre cutter 'Astra' sailing close-hauled, 1932. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Watervierdaagse Amsterdam - Den Helder 1954. On the IJsselmeer. Is part of the Object series AVDKM 540345 to 540419.

Anefo photo collection. International Holland Week 1955, Sailing on IJsselmeer. August 9, 1955

Yacht, Hull Bay. Yacht, Hull Bay

The 15 Metre cutter 'Sophie Elizabeth' sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Valkyrie nearing outer mark, Valkyrie II (Yacht), America's Cup races, Yachts, Regattas, 1893

The 19-metre class 'Norada' & 'Mariquita' racing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

"Minx" (Howard Willets) sailboat

The 46 ft yawl 'Chinkara' under sail, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Four people in a small sailboat. Fyra personer i en liten segelbåt.

Vintage photograph. People sailing in Great South Bay

Vintage Photograph. Sailboating on open water.

The gaff rigged cutter 'Bloodhound' sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Anefo photo collection. Harwichrace from Hoek van Holland. Dr. Wanderer makes up ready. May 31, 1949. Hoek van Holland

Anefo photo collection. Harwichrace from Hoek van Holland. From left to right Olivier van Noort, "De Zwerver", Wyvern II (Belgium Whooper (England). May 31, 1949. Belgium, Great Britain, Hoek van Holland

Anefo photo collection. Kaagveek last days. July 19, 1949

Marine ca. 1871 Edward Moran American born Britain. Marine 11597

The 96 ft ketch 'Julnar', 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Sailboats; Thomas Eakins (American, 1844 - 1916); 1880; Albumen silver print

The racing cutters 'The Lady Anne' and 'Istria' running downwind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Anefo photo collection. Ice sailing. January 4, 1951

The majestic 15 Metre class 'Pamela' sailing with spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Anefo photo collection. International Holland Week in Loosdrecht. July 30, 1960. Loosdrecht

The 19-metre cutter 'Norada' sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The 60 ft ketch 'Linth', 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Sailboat ...

The schooner 'Allah Karim', 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The 8 metre 'Garraveen' (H7), sailing close-hauled, 1914 Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The 6 Metre 'Jeanie', 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The 6 Metre class 'Alarm' (K15) heeling upwind, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The yawl 'Colleen' under way, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Vintage Photograph. Sailboat in ocean.

Regatta. Coppa Del Re. Venice. 1912

Liris, Liris (Sloop), Yachts, 1891

Anefo photo collection. International Flying DUTCHMAN competitions Loosdrecht. April 11, 1966. Loosdrecht

The 8 Metre 'Garraveen' (H7), 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Anefo photo collection. NCJC Waterkamp in Grouw. July 22, 1948. Grouw

The 167 ton ketch 'Anemone' under sail, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Small boat instruction - Sail , Sailboats, Sailors, Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Photographs of the First Naval District

Sailboat at a pier, presumably on the French coast. Part of photo album from a French amateur photographer with recordings of a family, Distillery Delizy & Doakau Fils, the army and sights in France.

VANITIE

Anefo photo collection. Holland Week 61. Start round flat pole yachts. August 6, 1961

The 12 Metre sailing yacht 'Westra' racing on upwind leg, 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Weekend cruise in Maine: Sailing aboard United States Coast Guard (USCG) yacht Manitou, views of Maine coast. President John F. Kennedy sails aboard the United States Coast Guard yacht, Manitou, off the coast of Johns Island, Maine.

Anefo photo collection. Holland week 61. Sailing on the South Sea. August 6, 1961

The 10 Metre class 'Eleda' (F6) sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Description: Yacht Racing off Nassau. Location: Nassau, Bahamas Date: 1954-1955 caribbean, bahamas, caribbeanthroughalens

With Den Helder, periodic sailing competitions are held with B2 sloops.

The 15 Metre class 'Pamela' sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Sailing ship on the water. Part of family album including photos of Wijnhandel Kraaij & Co. Bordeaux-Amsterdam.

Yawl sailling close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Vintage photograph. Two men sailing near Massapequa, Long Island, New York.

Anefo photo collection. Third day of international Holland Week on Loosdrechtse Plassen. Sailboats on the puddle. July 30, 1961

Cairo and district, Egypt. Sailed 'Falukas' on the Nile. Typical triangular sails. 1934, Egypt, Cairo

The schooner 'Elizabeth' under way. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

A Yacht, Yachts, 1900

'Cremona' crashes through wave, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Sailing Ships (See Also: Merchant Shipping - Files For Barques, Brigantines, Clippers Early Ships & Shipping Galloons Schooners) - Merchant Shipping. November 9, 1954.

The yawl 'Roma' raising main sail, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Hiawatha, Hiawatha (Yacht), Yachts, 1892

Shamrock, Shamrock (Schooner), Yachts, 1892

Vintage Photograph. Multiple sail boats on the ocean. Frame 1.

Vintage Photograph. 2 Sailboats in water.

Oenone, Oenone (Schooner), Yachts, 1892

Anefo photo collection. The Kaagweek. July 18, 1947

Hornet, Hornet (Yacht), Yachts, 1891

Catspaw, Catspaw (Yacht), Yachts, 1892

The 6 Metre Class 'The Whim' sailing downwind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Boats sailing, Marblehead, MA , Sailboats. Herman Parker Collection

Gaff-rigged yacht with lots of sail, Marblehead, MA , Yachts. Herman Parker Collection

Monhegan, August 1, 1890, Monhegan (Yacht), Yachts, 1890

The 18-foot keelboat 'Vanity' (K5), 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Westward. December 29, 1948.

Watervierdaagse Amsterdam - Den Helder 1954. On the IJsselmeer. Is part of the Object series AVDKM 540345 to 540419.

Vintage Photograph. A group of young men on a sailboat in harbor.

Vintage Photograph. A group of young people on a sailboat.

Anefo photo collection. Admiral sailing in Dordrecht. June 26, 1976. Dordrecht

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