YACHT'S LONG TRIP

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21471, 20 April 1933, Page 10

YACHT'S LONG TRIP

AUCKLAND TO WELLINGTON MISPAH CHANGES HANDS The 28ft. keel yacht Mispah, which was recently sold by Mr. W. A. Lee, of Auckland, to Mr. T. McCauley, of Wellington, sailed for Wellington yesterday afternoon to be taken delivery of by her new owner. Mr. J. P. Kelleway, who secured his yacht-master's certificate some while ago, is in charge of the vessel. He is well- known as the owner of the launch Wainui. Other members of the Mispah's crew are Mr. C. Harris, of the yacht Celox, who is acting as sailing master, and Mr. T. N. Naylor and Mr. J. Hurrell, both of the yacht Kestrel. The voyage to Wellington was commenced at 2.20 p.m. from the private launch stops near the foot of Queen's Wharf, where a number of friends and well-wishers had gathered to wish the crew bon voyage. Carrying a now trysail, jib and staysail the small craft made a smart passage down harbour with a fresh south-west breeze behind her. It is intended to make the trip in one stage. Built in Auckland 25 years ago tho Mispah is a very roomy and stoutly constructed craft. She is fitted with a 3.} h.p. auxiliary engine and has one ton of lead on her keel and a similar amount of inside ballast.