 "Velsheda" was named after Stephenson's three daughters, Velma, Sheila and Daphne.She raced with the greatest names in classic yachting including "Britannia", "Endeavour" and "Shamrock V" between 1933 and 1936.In her second season she won more than 40 races and achieved an outstanding record of success at regattas from Southend to Dartmouth.