The monogrammed entrance gate to the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, Isle of Wight. The squadron was founded at the Thatched House Tavern in London as The Yacht Club in June 1815 and is holding a series of events to celebrate its bicentenary.
Gateway to grandeur —
The monogrammed entrance gate to the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, Isle of Wight. The squadron was founded at the Thatched House Tavern in London as The Yacht Club in June 1815 and is holding a series of events to celebrate its bicentenary.
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The impressive exterior of the Royal Yacht Squadron's HQ at Cowes Castle. This year Cowes Week ran from August 8-15.
Cowes about that —
The impressive exterior of the Royal Yacht Squadron's HQ at Cowes Castle. This year Cowes Week ran from August 8-15.
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Honors boards at the Royal Yacht Squadron record famous names from its two-century history.
Doing the honors —
Honors boards at the Royal Yacht Squadron record famous names from its two-century history.
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A large painting in the lounge of the Royal Yacht Squadron depicts a yacht in full sail.
Sailing -- on dry land —
A large painting in the lounge of the Royal Yacht Squadron depicts a yacht in full sail.
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Elegant dining at the Royal Yacht Squadron, originally founded so its members could socialize and discuss their love of sailing.
Silver service —
Elegant dining at the Royal Yacht Squadron, originally founded so its members could socialize and discuss their love of sailing.
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Looking out to sea from the elegant vantage point of the yacht basin at the Royal Yacht Squadron.
Life on the ocean wave —
Looking out to sea from the elegant vantage point of the yacht basin at the Royal Yacht Squadron.
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Looking across the lawns to the Royal Yacht Squadron's island home.
The green green grass of home —
Looking across the lawns to the Royal Yacht Squadron's island home.
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The 42 original The Yacht Club members founded the club so they could meet in both London and at Cowes to talk about yachting over a meal in the evening.
Welcoming glow —
The 42 original The Yacht Club members founded the club so they could meet in both London and at Cowes to talk about yachting over a meal in the evening.
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