Farewell To Tally Ho And The Sampson Boat Co

My last visit to Tally Ho after Leo closed up his shop and left Port Townsend on his way north for the winter. Look for Tally Ho's flag in the last shot of the video.

[georgethompson]

I have watched this beautiful boat been built from keel to mast her team should be very proud of themselves she is beautiful and looks gorgeous under full sale .thanks for sharing .

[davidnichols]

What a spectacular accomplishment. She is truly one of a kind, a thoroughbred designed by an apprentice with knowledge of his day, her speed never compromised by beauty, left to rot after collecting yard bills out of reach for the common craftsman. We, are all so very lucky to have been introduced thru Utube and the creator Leo for their dedication to excellence. Her road back to England should be enhanced by Leo's vast local knowledge and one we will not miss.

[billschmitzer]

I wish Tally Ho a great sail. I’ve watched this project from the beginning and now a new adventure begins.

[hubertwalters]

Wonderful to see she's ready to return home. I have enjoyed the build from beginning to end and I knew it would end. I will miss seeing the process of building her, but I 'm excited for you, good journey and be safe.

[piperjohn_]

Like many others I feel invested in every inch of that lovely boat. Love the way the teak and the bronze fittings have weathered so beautifully. And the way the water is exactly parallel to the boat's painted waterline.

[davidc]

Such a beautiful yacht. The video footage is amazing. The view in person must be spectacular. Thanks for sharing Mike.

[tomjones]

I've been following since Leo had the boards cut in south Georgia several years ago. It's been a beautiful journey and I'm glad to see it continuing. I'll certainly continue to follow as long as he keeps posting. Thank you for posting this!

[GypsyTinker]

She sits so perfectly on her lines... still amazes me. Masterful restoration.

[shortribslongbow]

Beautiful in every way shape and form. :o)

[rushd]

Thanks, always nice to see another perspective of something that I've spent hours watching. I hope Leo takes the nothern route.

[KennyP]

I’ve spent many a winters day aboard a beautiful wooden vessel in those exact windy conditions being toasty warm below and ever dreaded having to breach the seal of between below decks and on deck.❤️

[pm]

Good luck with your sail across the Atlantic! ❤

[wayneo]

A lot of yards have no experience working with wood. A yard I worked in had a wood mast removed and was put horizontally on horses with about 5' overhang at the masthead. It was not solid wood, just boxed (hollow inside). We were horrified the next day to see the masthead end had sagged down noticeably maybe 2" as I recall.

[Trebuchet]

As I said in one of your other videos, I'll miss seeing Tally Ho when I drive through the boatyard. But hey, she might be back -- Leo has stored all his shop equipment locally, as far as I know, for use in future projects!

[andrewmogg]

Gorgeous reconstruction, but can't help thinking they're going to need to install guardrails at some point.

[ciberbri]

Tally Ho is one of the best stories on YouTube. She’ll start Fastnet 2027 and Britain will welcome their boy home a man.

[davidantill]

It's amazing quite what an inspired and persistent individual can achieve and also how many people it can positively influence

[mikeg]

Are you going to show us some parts of your trip and it looks like a dangerous one!!

[peterwynn]

He’s going to want some leather on that tiller before the North-west passage

[starfishsystems]

It's so interesting to see how much this boat looks "lived in" even compared to the beginning of the summer. There isn't quite that sense of newness any more, is there? The bronze has dulled, the cap rails are graying, everything has settled into its function.

Now TALLY HO has entered the steady state phase of maintenance, where some refitting and rethinking will always be in mind, but most of the effort will shift to routine activities. These tend to be less dramatic, less obviously critical, but they still call for the same level of attention.

Psychologically, this can be a difficult transition. We get used to the stimulus of new shipments arriving, major work to be planned and executed, seeing everything take shape for the first time. Overhauling and upkeep are not as exciting, not as urgent. I love the contemplative aspect of taking proper care of a boat, but it certainly is a different mindset, and if you're not living aboard it becomes different in yet another way. It's all good when done mindfully.