British Yachts and Yachtsmen – the Biographies

Was born in 1842, and from early youth has been devoted to sailing. He started his yachting experiences in 1864 with a 15-ton cutter, and he […]

A well-known all-round yachtsman, and owner of the cutter Sybil, and part owner with Captain Schank in the 3-ton sloop Julia. This latter boat was designed by Mr. […]

Is a member of the Royal Yacht Squadron. He belongs to a well-known yachting family, and was born in 1867. He sat as a Member of […]

One of the most popular of Irish yachtsmen, and a remarkably clever helmsman. He comes of a sporting family, his father being Mr. T. W. Gubbins, […]

Was born in 1854, and educated at Eton and the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, and Balliol College, Oxford. As a son of the first Lord Dunleath, […]

Was born in 1841, and educated at Christchurch, Oxford. Like Lord Brassey, he is an authority on navigation, and his yachting experiences, dating back to college […]

Was born in 1851. He is devoted to cruising, and is owner of the small steam yacht Star of India. He is also keenly interested in yacht-racing […]

Was born in 1839. His first racing yacht was the 48-ton cutter Sphinx, which he bought in 1867. She was a very successful racing boat, and on […]

Second son of Sir George William Elliot, Bart. Was born in 1873. He was formerly Lieutenant in the 3th Hussars. He is very fond of yachting, […]