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Particularly in open waters where it is more likely to loose the mental picture as to the MOB location it’s crucial to assign someone to stand where the helmsman or conn can see him/her and to continuously point at the MOB as the vessel maneuvers.
The “hat rescue” was actually an important exercise. Same basic maneuver to turn around and pick up a person who has fallen overboard, so its good to know how the boat handles that under sail.
In seven years this has to be my favourite episode so far. After 60+ years i stopped sailing 5 years ago (energy and balance issues), but that feeling of getting a boat rigged and going will live with me forever. my smile watching this echoed your smile! 😊
Hey! I’m a little kid in his 60’s and I was grinning from ear to ear too, same as I do every first sail of the season but possibly a little more so, knowing just how much has gone in to bringing Tally Ho back to life. She’s absolutely beautiful and I can only imagine how surreal this must’ve been for Leo. Can’t wait to see her under her full suit with her tops’l set. Just wondering whether it’ll be striped racing colours or plain cream like the lowers? I’m not sure whether colours were a thing during her Fastnet era. Cheers to all, R. 😁👍🍻
When I started watching this, I was a student and the reason why I was drawn to this channel was to learn woodmaking skills. Believe it or not Leo I use the skills I've learnt on this channel to help launch rockets to space. Pretty emotional watching you actually sail this. Today I am a rocket scientist.
All the drawings, the moving, the legal troubles, the videos, the templating, the mechanical aligning, the tree sourcing, the laser aligning, the wood steaming, the cutting, the carving, the planing, the sanding, the caulking, the weird sealing goos, the lines, the lead, the brass, the bronze, the cottons, the tars, the deep holes, the huge bolts, the varnish, the sanding, the cabinetry, the bulkheads, the furniture, the electronics, the wiring, the three types of "water", the outlets and inlets, the rudder, the lanyards, the sheets, the stays, the shrouds, the rings, the cockpit, the tiller, the bowsprit, the english sails, the american sails, the personal losses, the energy of the shipyard community, the energy of the yt community and one charismatic macaw and you created magic Leo and the gang. It is a beautiful boat and a great community. Long may it thrive. Oh, and the $1. Congratulations!
One more to add: the number of people inspired over the last 7 years. Start with a dream and take one step at a time. Be outside. Find a way to explore nature and build something with your hands. There is no better a teacher than experience!
It is really amazing to see and it speaks for the skills and craftmanship if all those details fall in their place and work together so smootehly. Especially as today we see so many projects simply not going as well and not working out as intended.
This channel always leaves me in awe and not just because this is expert craftsmanship. I still cannot believe that in the 21st century someone cared enough to spend 7 years and an unfathomable amount of money to preserve something that was almost lost. None of us were alive to watch that boat cross the finish at the Fastnet race. Without Leo, no one would have gotten to see Tally Ho sail again. It's a very significant and sacred honor to be able to watch this boat sail, if only on RUclips. Thank you so much for providing this experience to all of us fans! This crew of shipwrights and volunteers has done something so inspirational and put me in awe of what a group of good folks can do for history and the ancient art of ship building.
And I want to add, that it may be reasonable to fear, that boats like this, will not sail the oceans in the future, if there are not people with the skills of Leo and few others to plan and the dedication and skills of the rest of the crew to build and maintain such boats. They simply don´t get built like that anymore, or at most very few do.
Over the 60 mark now, I was thinking I was just getting soft but what I really think it is, by this stage of life, when we find something so pure and beautiful and the happiness it gives others, we can appreciate it much, much more because it has true meaning. there is nothing better. Leo is a special dude, easy to like, easy to respect and admire.
Watching his skill as a shipwright, it was easy to forget that Leo is a highly accomplished sailor who has captained vessels all over the world. Sailing is something he has essentially done little to none of in the last several years, so to repress that urge for the sake of building his own boat only exemplifies how monumentous this moment really is.
@@johnsherborne3245 that’s a great idea. Try and get the same angle from the original image and Morphe it into the new modern version of Tally Ho. What a beautiful salute that would be.
All great ideas here. I would love to see a 2024 version replicating that brilliant old photo for the new era. What a pair that would make. Framed with some left over wood from the build.
I usually save the Sampson video for Sunday, but I had to watch this ASAP. I think tomorrow I will rewatch the video where Leo is alone, taking massive parts off with clever technique. I remember thinking how imense the task was looking, but how impressed I was with how much he accomplished. “He just might do it!”.
I only recently discovered your channel. Almost 30 years ago, as a very young man, I was offered a similar opportunity to buy a well known classic wooden boat in neglected state for next to nothing, which I declined in a rare moment of lucidity as I correctly assessed that I had neither the necessary skills nor resilience. Even with your skills and resilience, after watching the video of your first visit, I can't help saying that the decision to buy Tally Ho and get on with it was completely bonkers - but you pulled it through anyway! My highest respect, and looking forward to watch the rest of your story!
Leo, 7 years ago you said : ''Should I embark on something really very stupid and try to save this boat?'' ( épisode 1 ) What courage, what generosity, what work! Today we can cry with joy. Respect !
Truly, I had moist eyes several times in these beginnings which seemed so difficult, Léo often alone and sad seeing this beautiful boat in agony. What courage ! That's why I say that today I cry with joy, because like Leo, I love the sea and (beautiful) boats. Leo, I know you know that, but I would like to tell the people who sometimes say if Tally Ho is really here today. It's not a replica but you have knew how to keep her soul in your magnificent work. The easiest way would have been to build a new one based on the plans from A Strange. But you chose the most difficult, I presume, truest path, that of building around the original. By remaining at the bedside of the dying Tally Ho, replacing plank after plank around her, as a surgeon would do around a seriously ill patient, you always remained with her and you knew how to keep her soul. I am convinced of it. This is the whole value of your work and for me the reason to say that it is a resurrection and not a reconstruction. This is also an opportunity for me to tell you that you are a beautiful person and that you have all my respect. This is also perhaps why you bring together so much friendship and skills from all over the world. I wholeheartedly hope one day to have the opportunity to shake your hand in Tahiti, and to celebrate Tally Ho. Philippe Tahiti
I thought it strange that something so beautiful brings tears to my eyes, but I realized that it is knowing how a large group of strangers that are talented and dedicated can actually create something that beautiful. After watching 7 years of videos seeing her under sail is difficult for me to get my head around, too. Here is a wish of gratitude and congratulation to everyone who made this happen, and to Leo for making his dream come true.
The real thing, years of work, all exploding your hearts in a moment that is now just a beginning. Having just finished (if that can ever be said) five years of smaller boat building, then sailing on the first day, i just sat there and completely related to the joy you must be feeling. Motor off, the rest speaks like nothing else. Congratulations and such inspired craftsmanship as well. Keep on keepin ' on.
Hello Leo and crew. Fellow British boat builder here Dave. I have been following you from the very start. And never missed a single episode. I have never commented before. But this time I just had to !! Seeing the hull kiss the water for the first time was very emotional. Again to see her motoring along, under the power of her engine. But this time...By her sails, Drew more than a few tears, to see those magnificent sails fill out for the first time. Hopefully in near silence. I just wanted to say that I'm so happy for you all. You have also built up an amazing set of friends. And a new family. I can't wait for you to sail her over to England. I will drive anywhere in the country, to shake your hand, and touch Tallyho. Safe sailing mate. What's next?? Dave Smith.
@@SampsonBoatCo As soon as the capstan arrives. Just saw Keith finish up today as I'm sure you did. Maybe by Friday you will have it and do your next video on its installation and then fill the chain locker.
This is honestly two years earlier than I expected. So happy to see this boat sailing on the water! Hope the propeller issues don't set things back too much. It'll look even more beautiful as more of the cloth is installed ❤
At 12:26 I got full body chills. “Hey, we’re sailing.” I am in awe of Leo’s determination and steadfastness in saving Tally Ho. The number of talented people who have worked on the boat is truly awe inspiring.
This wonderful feat is beyond amazing and words. Congratulations on the maiden sail of Tally Ho, a magnificent vessel that has stood the test of time for over a century! Your dedication, skill, and passion have brought this grand old boat back to life, ready to grace the waters once more. As Tally Ho embarks on this new journey, she carries with her the spirit of countless adventures and the promise of many more to come. May the winds be ever in your favor, and may the seas be calm and kind. Here’s to the joy of sailing, the thrill of the open water, and the creation of new memories aboard this beautifully restored icon. Your hard work has not only revived a piece of maritime history but also set the stage for countless future voyages. Fair winds and smooth sailing to you and Tally Ho-may she inspire all who see her to dream big and sail far!
On my fathers boat, XAPA, a 45ft German Frers Yawl, it was always a race. One day when I was with him and my step-mother in greece, there was a sail on the horizon and my step-mother motioned to me 'watch your dad' and sure enough the lines were tightened, we started heeling more, my dad glanced up at the sails more often and a couple hours later we passed the sail boat that was once so far ahead of us.
My partner never understood why I watch wooden boat buliding if I bulid cars out of metal. I told her just watch when all that superb work comes into fruit and it will sail majestically into the open sea. Sadly I cannot show her this video any more as she passed two weeks ago. But I think she understood after all, and she was just mocking me out of love.
7 years ago today I welcomed my daughter Anne Marie into this world. Since that fateful week in the delivery room, the two of us have watched your meticulous craftsmanship and techniques, cultivating curiosity and helping me teach her tool names. It has been a wonderful gift. Today Annie watched this segment with me and gives you a big smile and thumbs up at some remarkable pluck! Three cheers for Tally Ho and it’s crew!
I have helped to rebuild a WW11 P63 airplane. It took us 15 years to get her ready to fly. When that thing took flight for the first time in 40 years my heart fluttered. It just happened again. Congratulations Leo and crew, magnificent work.
Very cool, John. Kingcobras are super rare. Was she the one in "TEST" colors owned by the CAF? Is so, I have seen her at Oshkosh and she was incredible.
Watching with my 80 year old Dad, a wooden boatbuilder all his life. Both of us have have huge grins that match Leo's. Huge congratulations to Leo and the team on the restoration of the century. See you for Fastnet 2025?
The happyness of the whole crew makes us happy. Leo was a outstanding manager and leader during the construction, and now he is obviously the captain on board
Leo - I stumbled on this series of videos just a few weeks ago - what a pleasure it has been to watch, especially this one on her sailing. The original boat was built for my great grandfather and this discovery has set me on a trail to try and track down the other boats that were built for him. God bless Tally Ho and all who sail in her.
Tally Ho under sail - no wonder Leo is still getting his head around it!! 7 yrs of blood sweat and tears from an awesome bloke and supported by an incredible community of equally incredible people. Fair winds Leo - she GORGEOUS!!!!
After watching the Tally Ho being built board by board, I'll never see a sailing vessel in the same way I used to again. Every seam, every rope, every inch of deck board and rail screams the heartfelt labor and commitment it took to bring yet another sailing ship to the deep blue. Bravo folks. With Aloha...
She may be more new parts than old but she still has the soul of a racer. So amazing to see! She will be the bell of the ball at any port she visits. A beautiful boat indeed. Worth every penny and them some.
I love this channel. I live in Israel and we have suffered greatly over the last year. In California I made art for a living, in Colorado I owned a custom woodworking company, and now in Israel I teach English and Diplomacy in high school, as well as continuing to paint. Watching these videos has really helped me get in touch with my roots, surfing, sailing, woodworking, and true craftsmanship. Thank you, guys and gals, for this ❤ I’m looking forward to the next video, very much.
With the sails up, she becomes the beautiful vintage craft she really is - however much new wood has gone into her. The drone shots showed how wonderfully she slipped through the water. Albert Strange certainly designed a fabulous craft and you all have brought her to life. I think, Tally Ho, that we can honestly say that we love the cut of your jib!
Seeing Tally Ho in the water makes me smile like I'm looney. Never even seen this boat in person but it makes me proud as if a child of mine had won an award
14:56 EXTREMELY IMPRESSIVE catch with your foot, sir!! GREAT maneuvering, Leo, to bring the boat perfectly alongside the hat!! Excellent drill all around!!
Brings back so many wonderful memories of sailing on a friends 1920's 28' loa Gaff-rigged cutter fishing boat converted to "Gentlemans yacht" in the Solent and between Portsmouth and the Channel Islands. Blasting past Sigma 33's always brought out a smile. Tally Ho looks like she'll be a very comfortable boat and with all sails she will really go !!
Followed Tally Ho since episode 1, to see her undersail has been emotional. Thankyou Leo and entire crew for allowing so many around the world to soak up the incredible journey you have been on and the gold standard of workmanship in every tiny detail. Tally Ho IS the peak of what she could ever be ..much love from Cornwall UK ❤
You mean when he was walking on that rotting pile of wood, yep that’s when I first started watching to, I thought he had taken on an impossible challenge but now look, what an outstanding achievement
@@stevenjohns1322 yes! i have taken on some projects where i bit off more than i could chew...but got there in the end and i just thought " wow...hows this going to turn out?" its been a wonderful journey hasnt it
We were teary eyed when the main sheets were trimmed. The tears fell at 12:30 after Leo said "hey we are sailing" and shut the engine off. Now this beautiful lady is ready to start a new legacy after her rebirth!
I've been watching from the very beginning of Tally Ho's rebuild and I have to admit,.....I shed a few tears when Leo said " Hey, we're sailing..." My Dad was a sailor ( in fact he was a Master Marriner! ) and he would have loved to have watched this project. Congratulations to Leo and all the crew.
Watching today's video brought to mind the words of Calvin Coolidge: “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On!' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” You and your crew are the embodiment of these words. I have watched the resurrection of Tally Ho since the beginning, and I'm awed and inspired by what you have accomplished!
It’s so special to see Tally Ho under sail again. She sits really nicely in the water and you can just see she tracks really nicely and is a powerful sailer. I know what you mean about the mad feeling. I spent 6 years leading a project at my church for a new pipe organ where I was organist. Like Tally Ho, an extraordinary artisanal project, lots of amazing woodwork and metalwork and skill. I remember, after 6 years the extraordinary feeling when I sat down at the organ for the first time and played it. It felt mad, exhilarating and somehow unbelievable, all the emotions you were feeling when sailing Tally Ho for the first time. Well done, amazing achievement.
That chart table is fantastic! This project has done so much more than restore an old boat. You and your team have preserved a piece of history, a beautiful, functional piece of history that will thrill everyone who sails on her, or simply sees her sail by, for another hundred years. Well done to all of you!
Congratulations Leo and the team. She looks fantastic. Having watched from the start I recall all those hundreds of volunteers from the couple who cooked for a few weeks to the guy who drove right across the country and back bringing timber in honour of all his sisters. They too, must be so proud.
I was in tears when She launched, wept when She went out for the first time, and now almost bawling of joy when She is sailing! That drone shot is almost a copy of that famous picture we have seen so many times. If you ever comes to Sweden i will be there and greet you! You, the crew and Tally Ho gives me hope in this world! ❤️🇸🇪🥰. Love from Sweden
Leo!, 7 years and a few more grey hairs see's your dream came true. I have never seen your smile so big and with your land legs left far behind you more dreams of tight sails and the songs from the sheets and the rest of the rig all working together starts the new tale of the Tally Ho. It must feel wonderful. I still await the medallion desighn as one day it will bring her luck.
Wow , that's very impressive sailing ⛵️ The most beautiful sailing vessel in Port Townsend, WASHINGTON state .Very beautiful design classic wooden boat. Bravo .Greetings from Patagonia, Antarctica, Chile 🇨🇱
I can’t believe this day finally came… It’s so amazing. If you would have told me all those years ago when I first watched you go through that rotting hull that Tally Ho would be restored to this magnitude of beauty I wouldn’t have believed you. A Phoenix has truly risen from the ashes.
I don’t ever watch a RUclips video more than once. But this time I’m going to watch again. This is very special, the boat, the crew, the music, the years of watching it all come together have become part of my Sunday morning routine. Congratulations to you Leo and your amazing crew. Cheers from Tasmania
Leo! As someone who has followed this ambitious project since the beginning and enjoyed every moment . I have to say what a Masterclass of not only boat building, but also the videography aspect. From White oak milling? Lead keel casting . The bronzes . etc etc etc. and the pool of Talent you brought to our attention. As I write this 2 hours after you released this episode, some 62,792 people have seen your Yacht Sailing! You have every right to be Smiling young Man!!
I love the melding of old and new technology used to build Tally Ho. The past and present join as one for the future of many years of sailing. I love this channel
Wow!! What a beautiful beautiful sight to see Tally Ho gliding through the water under sail. Lovely to see Leo beaming from ear to ear! He and his fabulous team enjoying finally the fruits of many years of very tough and dedicated work. The perfection with which she was nursed back into being seaworthy is answered in full by her performance under sail. Well done to the Tally Ho team!!
I don't do boats, I don't even swim, but this Tally Ho voyage, years of superior craftsmanship and endless detailing. Just awesome. Cheers, glad to being part of it on this side of the screen.🍻🇫🇮
It is so amazingly beautiful! The joy spilled right through the screen! I like the rule, "stay on the boat!" I've been sailing for over thirty years with two rules. #1 - stay in the boat #2 - stay away from the hard things like rocks, reefs, and other boats! K.I.S.S. - Keep It Simple Sailor! Thank you for all the great teaching, sharing, and joy of it all!
I sailed uk national twelve in my youth ,but your boat style has always been in my heart .Well done to you and all your shipmates ,a great rescue of a lovely sailing boat ..Good luck Happy sailing and fair winds .Rob Atkinson inU K aged 81.❤
My Father, who I turned on to this project is smiling down from heaven. He was an incredible woodworker and one hell of a Man. Congratulations on the success. Fair winds and following seas.
@Leo My hat is off to you. I never thought I would see this day. Seriously, I have seen so many boats start off like yours did never to get finished. I have watched every episode. My wood boat is "only" 68 years old and much smaller at only 36 feet but I think it gives me a perspective to appreciate what you have done. Your craftsmanship is at an amazing level. My favorite quote from the series was "there are no 1/32 of an inch in boat building". That very question was indicative of the precision that is in this boat. Truly amazing.
Dear Leo, and all the Tally Ho Team, I've not commented on one of your videos before, apologies for that not really my kind of thing, however, after shedding tears - not for the first time at one of your videos - I simply had to say something. After almost 7 years, you have finally given Tally Ho her first breath of life and let sail fly; well done Sir! Your passion has been incredibly infectious and in part, after 24 years of service in the RAF, inspired me to train for my second career as a Boatbuilder when I start at IBTC later this year. I don't have the words to properly convey the positivity watching your journey has given me over the last 7 years. I have been through some of the worst years of my own life - oh yea and COVID was fun too - and being able to follow you on your journey has lifted me, and helped find a path back to my first passion of hands-on work. I have renewed energy and drive, thank you. Your smile at the Helm when you turned off the Engine was incredible to see, and I'm sure was masking a 'dodgy lead keel's' weight of other emotions. You have grafted more than most of us will ever know and created something that virtually, and soon physically, has crossed borders and made the world smile. We have followed the failures, successes, and tedious jobs watching in awe as your passion, craftsmanship, and down right British "never give up" attitude re-built Tally Ho into something more than just a boat. Tally Ho belongs to you but, you shared her with the World, and for that...I say simply say, thank you Leo. Darren (Sailor, and soon to be a Boatbuilder)
I am really blown away by how she looks under sail. She really is a well designed boat that has carried on through the years. A real tribute to her design, and you skill as a boat builder and a sailor.
Incredible! I've watched from the beginning, and am grinning ear to ear watching Tally Ho under sail power! She is so beautiful with only 3 sails; I can't wait to see her fully sailed and under wind power. You all have done such a wonderful job, and loved seeing the craftsmanship used to make the sails, both in the US and the UK. Congratulations Leo and crew!
I have been following this build from the beginning, and I am constantly in waiting for the next video. The craftsmanship of tally ho is beyond impressive, every cut and joint so perfectly paired. The videos are entertaining and well thought out. The passion and enjoyment the whole group seems to have into this project is unbelievable. It’s great to watch skilled people do what they do best, and love doing it.
Wonderfull how she came alive as that suit of sails filled with the wind for the first time….great job by both sailmakers! The smiles onboard say it all, outstanding!
Tally Ho is a floating work of art. The joy in Leo's face and the whole crew represents the thousands of hours it has take to rebuild Tally Ho. Congratulations!
CONGRATULATIONS! What a journey it has been. Tally Ho finally does what it's been designed for. Albert Strange will be so proud. We are all proud and happy too.
Leo I don't know if the smile on my face was as big as yours, but it felt like it. Congratulations on your first sail. And above all thank you for all the entertainment you have given us the last 7 years. I always look forward to the end of each week to see a new video out from you to see the progress you have made. I hope you keep sending videos during you journey back to the UK.
So beautiful under sail, after all that hard work to bring the gal back from a rotted hulk to a classy sailboat. You guys should be proud. She looked so good cutting across the water.
She's a beauty, Leo and my smile was as big as yours as you gave Tally Ho a run. Back in '87 I had a similar hat overboard situation, in the lower reaches of the Thames. We were motoring in a 50-foot Prout cat and my hat, from Fisherman's Marine Supply down in Portland, OR., was whipped away by a gust. Executed a swift circle about and picked her up with a boathook without losing way. Still got that hat! Lord only knows where the cat is!
Hello Leo I've been watching your chanell from the beginning. I'm a sailor and a teacher in wodwork from Finland and you are an inspiration and a roll model for any aspiring who wants to undertake these lost ship projekts( me being one in the years before internet). Love to see the boat on the sea and appreciating the coverage and the skill of the work. Best Pontus
Leo! The look of gratification/accomplishment you had on your face while sailing looked beautiful! My friend you have done something that very few people have done in this world. AND made it a beautiful thing! I can only imagine your feelings. Wishing you fair winds and calm seas for your journeys and hope i can see her sometime in the future. So happy for you! Thank you for taking all of us along for this journey and allowing us unskilled land lubbers a glimpse into this world!
Brilliant - absolutely brilliant. Have been waiting so long to see her under sail and it brought a huge smile to my face. Anyone who has sailed must know the feeling of exhilaration felt. My sailing days are far behind me and at 74 can only be envious of your enjoyment and what you have achieved. Well done to everyone who has participated in bringing this beautiful boat to fruition.
One thumb up just doesn’t cut it for the tingling emotion you have given me this time around ! Cutting off the engine and bearing away for the first time is very special and you really made me feel like I’m part of it. Love it, cheers ! All of you guys who toiled on Tally Ho for years really deserved this first moment, barefoot on deck and looking at the sail trim.
When they set that last sail and really start moving... the look on Leo's face... made me laugh. Then they pan around and everyone else... has the same smile on their face. Then I realized... I had the same smile on my face too! Congratulations Leo... and to all of the Team.
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However convincing they may be, I never use Telegram, and I'll never ask you for money!
I've tried to shut them down multiple times, but they just make new accounts. Be warned!
Particularly in open waters where it is more likely to loose the mental picture as to the MOB location it’s crucial to assign someone to stand where the helmsman or conn can see him/her and to continuously point at the MOB as the vessel maneuvers.
i actually have some of tally hos chartbooks. i bought from a swap meet
and a few receipts from their travels from neah bay
Thanks.
Was coming here to report this. Appreciate the efforts to keep them at bay.
I'll be turning 93 years old on June the 8th, and to see Tally-Ho sail is the best Birthday present I have got. Good Luck & God Bless!
Happy Birthday for the 08/06👏👏
Happy, Happy Sir
A Job Well Done Folks
A very Happy Birthday to you.
Happy Birthday Robert!
The “hat rescue” was actually an important exercise. Same basic maneuver to turn around and pick up a person who has fallen overboard, so its good to know how the boat handles that under sail.
Exactly what I thought, perfect time for a Man Overboard drill
We all enjoyed his reach tack reach for the hat(Mob) pick up I see
In seven years this has to be my favourite episode so far. After 60+ years i stopped sailing 5 years ago (energy and balance issues), but that feeling of getting a boat rigged and going will live with me forever. my smile watching this echoed your smile! 😊
My teaching captain always said “Never lose a hat!” I’ve always followed that rule, turning around for a hat overboard.
We leave no hat behind. Building morale in the crew that’s already very good.
The smile on your face as your lady spread her wings and caught wind for the first time in forever...
They were all grinning like a bunch of little kids.
Hey! I’m a little kid in his 60’s and I was grinning from ear to ear too, same as I do every first sail of the season but possibly a little more so, knowing just how much has gone in to bringing Tally Ho back to life.
She’s absolutely beautiful and I can only imagine how surreal this must’ve been for Leo.
Can’t wait to see her under her full suit with her tops’l set.
Just wondering whether it’ll be striped racing colours or plain cream like the lowers? I’m not sure whether colours were a thing during her Fastnet era.
Cheers to all, R.
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A very different smile from the one you see when an old lady passes wind! 🤗
How long is it now? 100years? 120? 🤔
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When I started watching this, I was a student and the reason why I was drawn to this channel was to learn woodmaking skills. Believe it or not Leo I use the skills I've learnt on this channel to help launch rockets to space. Pretty emotional watching you actually sail this. Today I am a rocket scientist.
All the drawings, the moving, the legal troubles, the videos, the templating, the mechanical aligning, the tree sourcing, the laser aligning, the wood steaming, the cutting, the carving, the planing, the sanding, the caulking, the weird sealing goos, the lines, the lead, the brass, the bronze, the cottons, the tars, the deep holes, the huge bolts, the varnish, the sanding, the cabinetry, the bulkheads, the furniture, the electronics, the wiring, the three types of "water", the outlets and inlets, the rudder, the lanyards, the sheets, the stays, the shrouds, the rings, the cockpit, the tiller, the bowsprit, the english sails, the american sails, the personal losses, the energy of the shipyard community, the energy of the yt community and one charismatic macaw and you created magic Leo and the gang. It is a beautiful boat and a great community. Long may it thrive. Oh, and the $1. Congratulations!
And one little bit of finger, dont forget that!
One more to add: the number of people inspired over the last 7 years. Start with a dream and take one step at a time. Be outside. Find a way to explore nature and build something with your hands. There is no better a teacher than experience!
It is really amazing to see and it speaks for the skills and craftmanship if all those details fall in their place and work together so smootehly.
Especially as today we see so many projects simply not going as well and not working out as intended.
Where is our favorite parrot?
@@shastanshannon. Did he ever explain how that happened? He owned up to the event, but if I recall correctly he demurred from giving any details.
This channel always leaves me in awe and not just because this is expert craftsmanship. I still cannot believe that in the 21st century someone cared enough to spend 7 years and an unfathomable amount of money to preserve something that was almost lost. None of us were alive to watch that boat cross the finish at the Fastnet race. Without Leo, no one would have gotten to see Tally Ho sail again. It's a very significant and sacred honor to be able to watch this boat sail, if only on RUclips. Thank you so much for providing this experience to all of us fans! This crew of shipwrights and volunteers has done something so inspirational and put me in awe of what a group of good folks can do for history and the ancient art of ship building.
Great comment.
Great words!
That sums things up nicely.
And I want to add, that it may be reasonable to fear, that boats like this, will not sail the oceans in the future, if there are not people with the skills of Leo and few others to plan and the dedication and skills of the rest of the crew to build and maintain such boats.
They simply don´t get built like that anymore, or at most very few do.
Hear hear!
Wow! 69 year old sailor with tears in my eyes. She is truly beautiful to behold. First sail and a man over board drill already accomplished.
85 years old and sailing in Osaka. ditto
Over the 60 mark now, I was thinking I was just getting soft but what I really think it is, by this stage of life, when we find something so pure and beautiful and the happiness it gives others, we can appreciate it much, much more because it has true meaning. there is nothing better. Leo is a special dude, easy to like, easy to respect and admire.
Watching his skill as a shipwright, it was easy to forget that Leo is a highly accomplished sailor who has captained vessels all over the world. Sailing is something he has essentially done little to none of in the last several years, so to repress that urge for the sake of building his own boat only exemplifies how monumentous this moment really is.
his demeanor is so humble, I forget he‘s eons away from the avg hobbyist on youtube
85 year old Vietnam veteran, Australian. Watched since day one. Didn't think I would live to see this day. Thanks to you all.
Glad you got to see it.
Thank you for your service!! I am grateful for my freedom because of people like you.
Very nice to see Tally Ho under sail outside of an antique photograph.
Yeah soon Leo could get a drone shot for his classic intro instead of the animated still!
@@JeffGeerlingbetter still morph the old image into the new?
@@johnsherborne3245 that’s a great idea. Try and get the same angle from the original image and Morphe it into the new modern version of Tally Ho. What a beautiful salute that would be.
Going to have to wait for all the sails to be ready, but I'd bet that's already in the plans.
All great ideas here. I would love to see a 2024 version replicating that brilliant old photo for the new era. What a pair that would make. Framed with some left over wood from the build.
The smile on Leo's face was priceless. Congratulations for successfully saving this wonderful boat and thank you for posting.
I usually save the Sampson video for Sunday, but I had to watch this ASAP. I think tomorrow I will rewatch the video where Leo is alone, taking massive parts off with clever technique. I remember thinking how imense the task was looking, but how impressed I was with how much he accomplished. “He just might do it!”.
I got tears in my eyes when I saw Leo's smile. It's been a long and winding road, but the boat is a work of art and so beautiful.
I only recently discovered your channel.
Almost 30 years ago, as a very young man, I was offered a similar opportunity to buy a well known classic wooden boat in neglected state for next to nothing, which I declined in a rare moment of lucidity as I correctly assessed that I had neither the necessary skills nor resilience.
Even with your skills and resilience, after watching the video of your first visit, I can't help saying that the decision to buy Tally Ho and get on with it was completely bonkers - but you pulled it through anyway!
My highest respect, and looking forward to watch the rest of your story!
I see, Leo can’t stop smiling. What a joy.
It’s very generous of you to mention it,..
I had a little bit of dust in my eye..just a little bit of moisture 😊
Leo, 7 years ago you said : ''Should I embark on something really very stupid and try to save this boat?'' ( épisode 1 ) What courage, what generosity, what work! Today we can cry with joy.
Respect !
I watched that about 2 weeks after he made it and I honestly thought "no way he will finish this project". never been more happy to be wrong.
Truly, I had moist eyes several times in these beginnings which seemed so difficult, Léo often alone and sad seeing this beautiful boat in agony. What courage ! That's why I say that today I cry with joy, because like Leo, I love the sea and (beautiful) boats.
Leo, I know you know that, but I would like to tell the people who sometimes say if Tally Ho is really here today.
It's not a replica but you have knew how to keep her soul in your magnificent work.
The easiest way would have been to build a new one based on the plans from A Strange. But you chose the most difficult, I presume, truest path, that of building around the original.
By remaining at the bedside of the dying Tally Ho, replacing plank after plank around her, as a surgeon would do around a seriously ill patient, you always remained with her and you knew how to keep her soul. I am convinced of it.
This is the whole value of your work and for me the reason to say that it is a resurrection and not a reconstruction. This is also an opportunity for me to tell you that you are a beautiful person and that you have all my respect.
This is also perhaps why you bring together so much friendship and skills from all over the world.
I wholeheartedly hope one day to have the opportunity to shake your hand in Tahiti, and to celebrate Tally Ho. Philippe Tahiti
I thought it strange that something so beautiful brings tears to my eyes, but I realized that it is knowing how a large group of strangers that are talented and dedicated can actually create something that beautiful. After watching 7 years of videos seeing her under sail is difficult for me to get my head around, too. Here is a wish of gratitude and congratulation to everyone who made this happen, and to Leo for making his dream come true.
The real thing, years of work, all exploding your hearts in a moment that is now just a beginning. Having just finished (if that can ever be said) five years of smaller boat building, then sailing on the first day, i just sat there and completely related to the joy you must be feeling. Motor off, the rest speaks like nothing else. Congratulations and such inspired craftsmanship as well. Keep on keepin ' on.
It made me teary.
Hello Leo and crew. Fellow British boat builder here Dave. I have been following you from the very start. And never missed a single episode. I have never commented before. But this time I just had to !! Seeing the hull kiss the water for the first time was very emotional. Again to see her motoring along, under the power of her engine. But this time...By her sails, Drew more than a few tears, to see those magnificent sails fill out for the first time. Hopefully in near silence. I just wanted to say that I'm so happy for you all. You have also built up an amazing set of friends. And a new family.
I can't wait for you to sail her over to England. I will drive anywhere in the country, to shake your hand, and touch Tallyho.
Safe sailing mate. What's next??
Dave Smith.
Cheers Dave! Next, a shakedown cruise!
Congratulations! Was wondering how many years has it been between her last sail before you got her and this one?
Dave, I'll drive you there
@@portuglish, I will sneak into your car boot.
@@SampsonBoatCo As soon as the capstan arrives. Just saw Keith finish up today as I'm sure you did. Maybe by Friday you will have it and do your next video on its installation and then fill the chain locker.
This is honestly two years earlier than I expected. So happy to see this boat sailing on the water! Hope the propeller issues don't set things back too much.
It'll look even more beautiful as more of the cloth is installed ❤
Seeing Jeff Geerling here is a combination of my favorite hobby tech and my favorite interest sailing!
You can have fun out at sea with ur chart table.
You can try to find ur position manually and then check the results.
With the modern equipment.
Cool
gearbox .
Don’t let redshirt Jeff captain anything on the water please 😂
Wot no champagne flutes……………..😂
But it’s a lovey job guys ! 😊❤
At 12:26 I got full body chills. “Hey, we’re sailing.” I am in awe of Leo’s determination and steadfastness in saving Tally Ho. The number of talented people who have worked on the boat is truly awe inspiring.
Incredible moment...
This really is the day we have all been waiting for.
I got teary at the same point!
This wonderful feat is beyond amazing and words.
Congratulations on the maiden sail of Tally Ho, a magnificent vessel that has stood the test of time for over a century! Your dedication, skill, and passion have brought this grand old boat back to life, ready to grace the waters once more. As Tally Ho embarks on this new journey, she carries with her the spirit of countless adventures and the promise of many more to come. May the winds be ever in your favor, and may the seas be calm and kind. Here’s to the joy of sailing, the thrill of the open water, and the creation of new memories aboard this beautifully restored icon. Your hard work has not only revived a piece of maritime history but also set the stage for countless future voyages. Fair winds and smooth sailing to you and Tally Ho-may she inspire all who see her to dream big and sail far!
Smiling for 23 minutes straight! 😀
Me too
I know right? Couldn't stop the grin even the second time around. What an achievement.
I'm still smiling and giggling reading the comments!
Me too
And me
Whenever there is two boats on the water, it’s ALWAYS a race.
Lol.
Looks great guys!
Haha, so true. My wife and I sail a bareboat charter in the Caribbean every other year. Other sailors don't even know they are racing us.
On my fathers boat, XAPA, a 45ft German Frers Yawl, it was always a race. One day when I was with him and my step-mother in greece, there was a sail on the horizon and my step-mother motioned to me 'watch your dad' and sure enough the lines were tightened, we started heeling more, my dad glanced up at the sails more often and a couple hours later we passed the sail boat that was once so far ahead of us.
Only as far as the front runner is concerned. The trailing boat is merely out for a nonchalant cruise
@@geoffbrodie2112 😁
Would be the greatest honor to be passed by Tally Ho
My partner never understood why I watch wooden boat buliding if I bulid cars out of metal. I told her just watch when all that superb work comes into fruit and it will sail majestically into the open sea.
Sadly I cannot show her this video any more as she passed two weeks ago. But I think she understood after all, and she was just mocking me out of love.
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Hold fast, friend.
@@SampsonBoatCo thank you
Sorry for your loss mate, sending love.
Sorry, man.
Take solice in the old girl cutting through the water and your own memories.
7 years ago today I welcomed my daughter Anne Marie into this world. Since that fateful week in the delivery room, the two of us have watched your meticulous craftsmanship and techniques, cultivating curiosity and helping me teach her tool names. It has been a wonderful gift. Today Annie watched this segment with me and gives you a big smile and thumbs up at some remarkable pluck! Three cheers for Tally Ho and it’s crew!
I have helped to rebuild a WW11 P63 airplane. It took us 15 years to get her ready to fly. When that thing took flight for the first time in 40 years my heart fluttered. It just happened again. Congratulations Leo and crew, magnificent work.
Wow. That must have been amazing
That's awesome.
Very cool, John. Kingcobras are super rare. Was she the one in "TEST" colors owned by the CAF? Is so, I have seen her at Oshkosh and she was incredible.
A P63? I absolutely love king cobras. What’s she called?
The grin on your face couldn't get wider. We've all waited for this day.
Watching with my 80 year old Dad, a wooden boatbuilder all his life. Both of us have have huge grins that match Leo's. Huge congratulations to Leo and the team on the restoration of the century. See you for Fastnet 2025?
That smile was priceless! As a viewer it is also dizzying to shift from a built item to a real sail boat. Incredible.
The happyness of the whole crew makes us happy.
Leo was a outstanding manager and leader during the construction, and now he is obviously the captain on board
Leo's project management skills are every bit as impressive and critical as his skills on design and tools.
I must confess, my throat was tight, and my eyes were watery when seeing that proud beautiful boat under sail. Well done crew of Tally Ho.
That first drone shot of Tally Ho under sail, just took my breath away! Congratulations, Leo and team. May she sail on many an adventure.
Leo - I stumbled on this series of videos just a few weeks ago - what a pleasure it has been to watch, especially this one on her sailing. The original boat was built for my great grandfather and this discovery has set me on a trail to try and track down the other boats that were built for him. God bless Tally Ho and all who sail in her.
Tally Ho under sail - no wonder Leo is still getting his head around it!! 7 yrs of blood sweat and tears from an awesome bloke and supported by an incredible community of equally incredible people. Fair winds Leo - she GORGEOUS!!!!
You ARE a boat builder and a sailor. Your smile said it all.
After watching the Tally Ho being built board by board, I'll never see a sailing vessel in the same way I used to again. Every seam, every rope, every inch of deck board and rail screams the heartfelt labor and commitment it took to bring yet another sailing ship to the deep blue. Bravo folks. With Aloha...
Congrats on first sail. Great workmanship, beautiful boat, I love it.
She may be more new parts than old but she still has the soul of a racer. So amazing to see! She will be the bell of the ball at any port she visits. A beautiful boat indeed. Worth every penny and them some.
Terminal Goose Bumps watching her first moments of sailing after all these years.
I dont usually get emotional while watching youtube. The smile on Leo's face is priceless!! To see her under sail is amazing!!
I love this channel. I live in Israel and we have suffered greatly over the last year. In California I made art for a living, in Colorado I owned a custom woodworking company, and now in Israel I teach English and Diplomacy in high school, as well as continuing to paint. Watching these videos has really helped me get in touch with my roots, surfing, sailing, woodworking, and true craftsmanship. Thank you, guys and gals, for this ❤ I’m looking forward to the next video, very much.
With the sails up, she becomes the beautiful vintage craft she really is - however much new wood has gone into her. The drone shots showed how wonderfully she slipped through the water. Albert Strange certainly designed a fabulous craft and you all have brought her to life. I think, Tally Ho, that we can honestly say that we love the cut of your jib!
Seeing Tally Ho in the water makes me smile like I'm looney. Never even seen this boat in person but it makes me proud as if a child of mine had won an award
14:56 EXTREMELY IMPRESSIVE catch with your foot, sir!! GREAT maneuvering, Leo, to bring the boat perfectly alongside the hat!! Excellent drill all around!!
Lovely to watch the crew practising an unexpected 'man' overboard.
Brings back so many wonderful memories of sailing on a friends 1920's 28' loa Gaff-rigged cutter fishing boat converted to "Gentlemans yacht" in the Solent and between Portsmouth and the Channel Islands. Blasting past Sigma 33's always brought out a smile.
Tally Ho looks like she'll be a very comfortable boat and with all sails she will really go !!
Followed Tally Ho since episode 1, to see her undersail has been emotional. Thankyou Leo and entire crew for allowing so many around the world to soak up the incredible journey you have been on and the gold standard of workmanship in every tiny detail. Tally Ho IS the peak of what she could ever be ..much love from Cornwall UK ❤
You mean when he was walking on that rotting pile of wood, yep that’s when I first started watching to, I thought he had taken on an impossible challenge but now look, what an outstanding achievement
@@stevenjohns1322 yes! i have taken on some projects where i bit off more than i could chew...but got there in the end and i just thought " wow...hows this going to turn out?" its been a wonderful journey hasnt it
We were teary eyed when the main sheets were trimmed. The tears fell at 12:30 after Leo said "hey we are sailing" and shut the engine off. Now this beautiful lady is ready to start a new legacy after her rebirth!
I've been watching from the very beginning of Tally Ho's rebuild and I have to admit,.....I shed a few tears when Leo said " Hey, we're sailing..."
My Dad was a sailor ( in fact he was a Master Marriner! ) and he would have loved to have watched this project.
Congratulations to Leo and all the crew.
Your smiles say it all. She's beautiful. Thanks for taking us on this journey with you.
The smiles on yours and your crews faces tells the story! So privileged to have watched from the start. So happy for you all.
Watching today's video brought to mind the words of Calvin Coolidge: “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On!' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” You and your crew are the embodiment of these words. I have watched the resurrection of Tally Ho since the beginning, and I'm awed and inspired by what you have accomplished!
It’s so special to see Tally Ho under sail again. She sits really nicely in the water and you can just see she tracks really nicely and is a powerful sailer.
I know what you mean about the mad feeling. I spent 6 years leading a project at my church for a new pipe organ where I was organist. Like Tally Ho, an extraordinary artisanal project, lots of amazing woodwork and metalwork and skill. I remember, after 6 years the extraordinary feeling when I sat down at the organ for the first time and played it. It felt mad, exhilarating and somehow unbelievable, all the emotions you were feeling when sailing Tally Ho for the first time. Well done, amazing achievement.
That chart table is fantastic! This project has done so much more than restore an old boat. You and your team have preserved a piece of history, a beautiful, functional piece of history that will thrill everyone who sails on her, or simply sees her sail by, for another hundred years. Well done to all of you!
A thousand!
Congratulations Leo and the team. She looks fantastic.
Having watched from the start I recall all those hundreds of volunteers from the couple who cooked for a few weeks to the guy who drove right across the country and back bringing timber in honour of all his sisters. They too, must be so proud.
That is the definition of beauty. So good to see Leo with a "Tally Ho Grin". A long time coming. New sails and a hardy crew and a sight to behold.
I was in tears when She launched, wept when She went out for the first time, and now almost bawling of joy when She is sailing! That drone shot is almost a copy of that famous picture we have seen so many times. If you ever comes to Sweden i will be there and greet you! You, the crew and Tally Ho gives me hope in this world! ❤️🇸🇪🥰. Love from Sweden
Leo!, 7 years and a few more grey hairs see's your dream came true. I have never seen your smile so big and with your land legs left far behind you more dreams of tight sails and the songs from the sheets and the rest of the rig all working together starts the new tale of the Tally Ho. It must feel wonderful. I still await the medallion desighn as one day it will bring her luck.
Wow , that's very impressive sailing ⛵️ The most beautiful sailing vessel in Port Townsend, WASHINGTON state .Very beautiful design classic wooden boat. Bravo .Greetings from Patagonia, Antarctica, Chile 🇨🇱
What a glorious sight. Tally Ho under sail. The smiles on your faces is priceless. Congratulations 🎉
Tears in the eyes of this UK sailor ☺️. What a moment! ❤️
She moves like a song. So EXCELLENT!
When the sound of that bow wave came over I felt my entire body relax. We sold our wooden boat about 15 years ago. I miss her. Thanks. Beautiful film.
I can’t believe this day finally came… It’s so amazing. If you would have told me all those years ago when I first watched you go through that rotting hull that Tally Ho would be restored to this magnitude of beauty I wouldn’t have believed you. A Phoenix has truly risen from the ashes.
That smile says it all 😊
I don’t ever watch a RUclips video more than once. But this time I’m going to watch again. This is very special, the boat, the crew, the music, the years of watching it all come together have become part of my Sunday morning routine. Congratulations to you Leo and your amazing crew. Cheers from Tasmania
Me either, but I watch these twice - once over breakfast on my iPad, and again at the end of the day on a big screen. Might see this one 3x!
It’s brilliant to see Tally Ho sailing after all the years of hard work to rebuild her. Well done Leo and all involved. 👍
Leo! As someone who has followed this ambitious project since the beginning and enjoyed every moment . I have to say what a Masterclass of not only boat building, but also the videography aspect. From White oak milling? Lead keel casting . The bronzes . etc etc etc. and the pool of Talent you brought to our attention. As I write this 2 hours after you released this episode, some 62,792 people have seen your Yacht Sailing! You have every right to be Smiling young Man!!
I love the melding of old and new technology used to build Tally Ho.
The past and present join as one for the future of many years of sailing.
I love this channel
The thumbs-up doesn't adequately express the joy of seeing her sail!
I built those cutters for Autometrix about ten years ago. It's neat to see our machines in action.
A like button is not nearly sufficient for the joy this brings!
Wow!! What a beautiful beautiful sight to see Tally Ho gliding through the water under sail. Lovely to see Leo beaming from ear to ear! He and his fabulous team enjoying finally the fruits of many years of very tough and dedicated work. The perfection with which she was nursed back into being seaworthy is answered in full by her performance under sail. Well done to the Tally Ho team!!
I don't do boats, I don't even swim, but this Tally Ho voyage, years of superior craftsmanship and endless detailing. Just awesome. Cheers, glad to being part of it on this side of the screen.🍻🇫🇮
Wow! She's a beauty, for sure. Congratulations. And I can't wait to see her with a top sail, that must look amazing.
Beautiful boat made possible by Albert Strange, you, and everyone who has worked on this project
Leo, you have built your freedom. Go explore the world! What a beautiful boat
It is so amazingly beautiful! The joy spilled right through the screen! I like the rule, "stay on the boat!" I've been sailing for over thirty years with two rules. #1 - stay in the boat #2 - stay away from the hard things like rocks, reefs, and other boats! K.I.S.S. - Keep It Simple Sailor! Thank you for all the great teaching, sharing, and joy of it all!
KISS = Keep it simple, stupid!
I sailed uk national twelve in my youth ,but your boat style has always been in my heart .Well done to you and all your shipmates ,a great rescue of a lovely sailing boat ..Good luck Happy sailing and fair winds .Rob Atkinson inU K aged 81.❤
My Father, who I turned on to this project is smiling down from heaven. He was an incredible woodworker and one hell of a Man. Congratulations on the success. Fair winds and following seas.
Sorry for your loss. Glad that he`d be smiling. Go well ok
Congratulations to all who have worked on her . Tanks Leo & crew for taking us along
That smiling face on your 1st sail at Tally Ho ... priceless!
@Leo My hat is off to you. I never thought I would see this day. Seriously, I have seen so many boats start off like yours did never to get finished. I have watched every episode. My wood boat is "only" 68 years old and much smaller at only 36 feet but I think it gives me a perspective to appreciate what you have done. Your craftsmanship is at an amazing level. My favorite quote from the series was "there are no 1/32 of an inch in boat building". That very question was indicative of the precision that is in this boat. Truly amazing.
Dear Leo, and all the Tally Ho Team,
I've not commented on one of your videos before, apologies for that not really my kind of thing, however, after shedding tears - not for the first time at one of your videos - I simply had to say something. After almost 7 years, you have finally given Tally Ho her first breath of life and let sail fly; well done Sir!
Your passion has been incredibly infectious and in part, after 24 years of service in the RAF, inspired me to train for my second career as a Boatbuilder when I start at IBTC later this year. I don't have the words to properly convey the positivity watching your journey has given me over the last 7 years. I have been through some of the worst years of my own life - oh yea and COVID was fun too - and being able to follow you on your journey has lifted me, and helped find a path back to my first passion of hands-on work. I have renewed energy and drive, thank you.
Your smile at the Helm when you turned off the Engine was incredible to see, and I'm sure was masking a 'dodgy lead keel's' weight of other emotions. You have grafted more than most of us will ever know and created something that virtually, and soon physically, has crossed borders and made the world smile. We have followed the failures, successes, and tedious jobs watching in awe as your passion, craftsmanship, and down right British "never give up" attitude re-built Tally Ho into something more than just a boat.
Tally Ho belongs to you but, you shared her with the World, and for that...I say simply say, thank you Leo.
Darren (Sailor, and soon to be a Boatbuilder)
well said, sir!
Well said!
I am really blown away by how she looks under sail. She really is a well designed boat that has carried on through the years. A real tribute to her design, and you skill as a boat builder and a sailor.
Incredible! I've watched from the beginning, and am grinning ear to ear watching Tally Ho under sail power! She is so beautiful with only 3 sails; I can't wait to see her fully sailed and under wind power. You all have done such a wonderful job, and loved seeing the craftsmanship used to make the sails, both in the US and the UK. Congratulations Leo and crew!
I have been following this build from the beginning, and I am constantly in waiting for the next video. The craftsmanship of tally ho is beyond impressive, every cut and joint so perfectly paired. The videos are entertaining and well thought out. The passion and enjoyment the whole group seems to have into this project is unbelievable. It’s great to watch skilled people do what they do best, and love doing it.
Wonderfull how she came alive as that suit of sails filled with the wind for the first time….great job by both sailmakers! The smiles onboard say it all, outstanding!
Tally Ho is a floating work of art. The joy in Leo's face and the whole crew represents the thousands of hours it has take to rebuild Tally Ho. Congratulations!
CONGRATULATIONS! What a journey it has been. Tally Ho finally does what it's been designed for. Albert Strange will be so proud. We are all proud and happy too.
A thing of beauty and a joy forever. Waiting for that drone view when in full sail. That will be even beautifuller.
Leo I don't know if the smile on my face was as big as yours, but it felt like it. Congratulations on your first sail. And above all thank you for all the entertainment you have given us the last 7 years. I always look forward to the end of each week to see a new video out from you to see the progress you have made. I hope you keep sending videos during you journey back to the UK.
So beautiful under sail, after all that hard work to bring the gal back from a rotted hulk to a classy sailboat. You guys should be proud. She looked so good cutting across the water.
She's a beauty, Leo and my smile was as big as yours as you gave Tally Ho a run.
Back in '87 I had a similar hat overboard situation, in the lower reaches of the Thames. We were motoring in a 50-foot Prout cat and my hat, from Fisherman's Marine Supply down in Portland, OR., was whipped away by a gust. Executed a swift circle about and picked her up with a boathook without losing way. Still got that hat! Lord only knows where the cat is!
Hello Leo I've been watching your chanell from the beginning. I'm a sailor and a teacher in wodwork from Finland and you are an inspiration and a roll model for any aspiring who wants to undertake these lost ship projekts( me being one in the years before internet). Love to see the boat on the sea and appreciating the coverage and the skill of the work. Best Pontus
Leo! The look of gratification/accomplishment you had on your face while sailing looked beautiful! My friend you have done something that very few people have done in this world. AND made it a beautiful thing! I can only imagine your feelings. Wishing you fair winds and calm seas for your journeys and hope i can see her sometime in the future. So happy for you! Thank you for taking all of us along for this journey and allowing us unskilled land lubbers a glimpse into this world!
Brilliant - absolutely brilliant. Have been waiting so long to see her under sail and it brought a huge smile to my face. Anyone who has sailed must know the feeling of exhilaration felt. My sailing days are far behind me and at 74 can only be envious of your enjoyment and what you have achieved. Well done to everyone who has participated in bringing this beautiful boat to fruition.
She looks gorgeous under sail! You guys and gals must be so proud. I think the smile on Leo's face said it all.
Been following for a long time.
It's amazing to see her out there under sail!
Congratulations Leo and team.
One thumb up just doesn’t cut it for the tingling emotion you have given me this time around !
Cutting off the engine and bearing away for the first time is very special and you really made me feel like I’m part of it. Love it, cheers !
All of you guys who toiled on Tally Ho for years really deserved this first moment, barefoot on deck and looking at the sail trim.
When they set that last sail and really start moving... the look on Leo's face... made me laugh.
Then they pan around and everyone else... has the same smile on their face.
Then I realized... I had the same smile on my face too!
Congratulations Leo... and to all of the Team.
She is so beautiful all dressed up in her sails. Bravo Leo and Crew.