The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-05-14
TRIAL TRIP OF TIE CALLUNA.
Tho New Fife Boat n Big Success, IN
Promises to he . Winner.
From the Boston Herald.

GouRocK. Scotland. May 8.-The Clyde's
people about Gourock were astir to-day earlier
than usual on account OF the first trial trip OF
the Fife cutter. the Calluna. and there is no
Disgusting the fact that the people hereabouts
wish her we'll as against all others.
To begin with. she is the handsomest Of the
three Clyde creations. and her lancelike bow
and finely tapered counter. combined with her
graceful shear and beautifully rounded upper
body. give her the look Of a truly thorough
bred racer. Fife never produced a handsomer
yacht. and you Americans have seen some Of
his handiwork.
Mr.. Donaldson md all the other members OF
the syndicate which built the Calluna came to
this place on Saturday last, as tho boat was
then to have a spin. There was no wind. how
ever. and after a short sail the trial was given
up and the Calluna returned to this harbor.
The syndicate party returned to Glasgow.
Early this morning all came back again. and
shortly before 10 o'clock everything was in
readiness. MI. William Fife. Jr. was on
board. and he looked after the stretching OF
the canvas and the setting Of the sails
The conditions were perfect for the maiden
spin. There WAS a good southeasterly wind
blowing OF considerable strength. and the sea
her lower sails on. and tho spread was
rather surprising to US. for. although her boom
ie not SO long as that OF tho Navahoe or the
other boats. she has the great hoist OF sixty
1--WE feet. so that the area Of her mainsaiI must
be fully mp to that OF the Navahoe. because it
is loftier.
Fife had the tiller when she filled away. and
he noticed her every move. After q short turn
he gave up the helm and took to trimming all
the sheets When the sails and sheets were
set and trimmed to his liking he busted him.
- 1,,k H. bat H. I@,r ,ho =.
mile out from Gourock. with sheets hard In.
she was sailed on the wind. and she lifted out
to windward Grandly. Remarkably clean is
her wake: she makes no disturbance what
ever. She Is very close-wlnded. and goes fast.
too. and her great beam gives her su fl Client
power to carry her sail handsomely. By the
wind. In the good breeze. she stood up like a
house. and she had n good piece OF her lee
With sheets of. she surprised us all. She
up the water JUS. under her leo bow and TOOK
the sea very easy, The only, break Of the
water rolled up. making a wave smaller than
tuiilt" during ssi The past past years yea o'F She rs has a G roued.
e @stsr 6 SnS n ead brs shS t sss%s t f. sl Ib. 9yo Is the ns
hollow in tho water about her waist. and she
makes but the one break. that at her bow.
Thore can be. no question about her being
io5t. Nv oiiNCao V'tFrt q pl's DIN NtuI W III
Old yaehtsmon. who watched her from tie
f f2th0' e 'S $eSms sse b nSa t fh s00 ai a1S d eSini fhs
strength NIL the day. and the sea coming up
vi With +; thoash the water was net What might
she stood W well; Flies countenancs told he
story on The stability question. and he was
She was, tried on aud off the wind. and be.
havsd splend!dly such hig saii spreads are
vi Tho RESULTS ei the I" day w Her rn %salssani1Ie sss
some. and just before reaching, this port 1t
was Lowered. and she was towed back here by
saw the part, on shore after they landsd
and they were al well pleased with the Cal
have struck It nicely. Cart. .Hosarth tells me a
that she behaved sIlendidly. and Is nicely
o onl . reach ;sa: f Il y. Is g0 fsst even IL way say. he s, says poi nas
tSs "a Sa ID s sseps 81 gG tSs s SnS t,S% T shsa tss heard ard
good word Tor Ssr. ~
,a Msi las. thf ss S' S. r g s Il ' T hs1 tss SEEN "a q s Sssi
see med to san as fast IS the Cailuna,
iii agree that the Galipna went By the hills
bordering ON the Firth faster than any yacht
Ths .6:nSI,. s I; t carry Sn more q ssi, III !. NEEDED sSsSo;.
hoe is las. on HO q TessS g Is the ct.iiiiu !. w
Fife returned to Fairlie this afternoon. and
the members Of the Scotch syndicate left for |
heir homes about Glasgow. The Calluns
will have frequent trials from this on. and
sSsH ehf FIis l. as Su Ftts 'S his ah @is: sSsi in ss'' tS +:
work. and he Is sure to move cautiously.
There will be plenty OF sport. especially
should tho three Clyde boats have 1t outfor fun. |
Mr.. Donaldson. the Chairman OF the. syndi. |
rate which built the Callnna. has challenged
The Calluna is sure to win, and she will be
challenged by tho fieetest Of. our four boats
after tho loats have been we'll tested. By this
way 81 working. our best yacht will meet the
Aavahoe for these cups.