Beken of Cowes: Velsheda

In the world of yacht photography, Beken of Cowes is the royal family. The Bekens (of Cowes, on the Isle of Wight, birthplace of the America's Cup) have been photographing sailing ships since the mid-19th century. Dozens of images from the Beken of Cowes archives are accompanied by brief biographies ...more

Americans can be forgiven if they think the world's greatest sailing race is called the America's Cup--after all, with but two exceptions, the race was won by American ships in the first 29 competitions. The truth is different, however; in 1851 the Royal Yacht Squadron, based in Cowes, sponsored a ...more

This books offers a collection of photographs containing scenes of yachting life since the 1880s. ...more