LAUNCHING TALLY HO!

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EPISODE 187

A huge thank-you to everyone who has supported and watched this project!



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MANY THANKS!

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Music;
Dwarf Star - Freedom Trail Studio
Lyra’s Tune - Wayward Jane
Sandy’s Muscat - Wayward Jane

(rebuilding Tally Ho ep187)

[EdibleJackson]

Why did I just spend six years watching a man build a boat? I don’t care about boats, dislike sailing, and wasn’t super interested in woodworking.
I think I understand now.
It’s because Leo is such a masterful and effortless teacher. He taught me to love boats, to love fine woodworking, to appreciate sailing.
Thank you, Leo.

[BruceBoschek]

I am 82 years old. I have never owned a boat. I watched every episode. Seeing this vessel on the water makes me feel proud to be a human being. Leo and the extended crew are simply great human beings. Thanks to you all. You have made me very happy.

[EricJhansson]

Here I sit, a 40 year old who's never had any interest in (or owned) boats, with tears in my eyes. So happy for you and I'm so glad it all went well! Been following for a couple of years now, love the work you have done.

[Nhumba]

I am a 74-year old sailor and cannot agree more with Bruce, Tally Ho's building process has been an absolute delight to watch. Well done all and thank you ever so much.

[SandraWaddington-Wilson]

Leo…my husband is a 55 year old carpenter in England who has been reduced to a blubbering wreck of a man after watching this video. He raved about you so much all those years ago that I finally gave in and started watching your adventure as well. Needless to say that I also got hooked! 😂 From someone who gets extreme sea sickness even on a boating lake, I would just like to thank you, and all the crew / volunteers over the years who have educated and entertained us both, for taking us on the best ride of our lives and for showing us all that humans can be wonderful when we put our minds to it. Cheers to everyone around the world sharing this moment ❤

[grahamking]

Leo, you're not just a "boatbuilder and a sailor, " but a master craftsman, a team-builder, a project manager, a marvelously artistic cinematographer, and an inspiration. Congratulations on this epic milestone.

[greggron]

This series deserves to be maintained in some national archive somewhere as a record of a masterclass in boat building and a record of some now scarce skills.

[yzScott]

I am an avid sailor. It has always amazed how many non-sailor I meet that find out I'm a sailor and the first thing they want to ask me is if I'm keeping tabs on Tally Ho?

I'm hoping this channel keeps going long enough to infect all those people with the joy of sailing the ocean.

Congratulations a thousand time. I hope to see you out there some day.

[doggedout]

Sniffles..
Remembers Leo, flying over and dropping down into desiccated hulk.
Optimistically trying to find a single piece of wood that was not rotted to the core.
He looks a little older, but his hair is still trying to take on a life of its own!
Best damn channel on Youtube.

[kathyhennigan]

The first person I thought about when seeing the subject line was Darlene. What a wonderful tribute to her Leo by dedicating the boat to her. I cried tears of joy when Tally Ho was launched. What a wonderful project with so many talented people. Godspeed Tally Ho! May she be bless in all her adventures!

[jimwilloughby]

Being the 2, 555th comment, I don't expect this to be read, but I never thought I would get as emotional as I am know. It is a sweet moment, with a bit of sadness mixed in. Sweet because I have been to Sequim once to donate some things, and to Port Townsend once to donate about 400 pounds of the lead used as ballast. The last time I was there I told Leo I'd see him in 2 1/2 years, which comes up this October. It was that stretch of time, previously, that I had been in Sequim. To see Tally Ho in the water was something I've wanted to see for a long time. The sadness comes from the fact that due my age and health issues, and Leo sailing around the world, I'll probably never get to visit him and the boat again. To Leo and his amazing crew, well done.

[robinw]

I’m from a landlocked country, get sea sick in a merry-go-round and never stepped foot in a workshop. Found this channel during peak covid, while in lockdown and a bit depressed. It was so inspiring seeing a man with a vision, surrounded by an incredible team working together to create something as beautiful as this boat. Seeing her launched makes me surprisingly emotional and I want to watch all the episodes that I missed over the years. Thanks for uploading this journey and save sailing!

[xyzabc]

"Not a drop in the bilge. And we're floating our lines." The relief in Leo's face. 🥳

[polviaortega]

I'm an engineer who works on big projects with big budgets in the space industry and I can tell you that very few of them are up to your standards. The way you managed eveything... starting from scratch with very few resources, facing adversity sometimes, and finally being able to complete such masterpiece... Hats off to you and your crew. Your video series should be a mandatory subject on any engineering degree. This is how a project is done, everybody!!!. Yeah, I don't know what else to say... This community is so proud of you. Best youtube series ever.

[SamJG]

Even though there’s still work to be done, I know we are all so happy and proud to see this day. I’ve enjoyed this journey since the teardown of the boat.

[TavaniGiacomo]

27 y.o. from Italy - Been watching Tally Ho silently for years, never wrote a single word here; even thought I'm not a super boat fan I always couldn't wait to see new episodes during the weekend and yes, a tear dropped as Tally Ho touched the water.
Leo and all you guys are amazing, thanks for these emotions.

[Capt.sierra]

At this point you’re not a boat builder and a sailor, you’re a legend.

[xyzabc]

I don't know how or why the YouTube algorithm blessed me with your channel in the early days. I started watching by episode 2 or 3 and have been pointing people at your channel ever since.
This is the video that I've been excited about for YEARS.
Congratulations.

[simoncarney]

I can’t believe that an almost 71 year old man is sitting here with tears of joy rolling down my cheeks watching a boat (and a man) thousands of miles away! I’ve watched the videos since the beginning of the journey so far and I’m overjoyed to see Tally Ho in the water for the first time. Massive congratulations to Leo and the team!

[rscpeace]

As a 74-year-old retired scientist, I thoroughly enjoyed every one of your videos and learned a lot as well about boat building. More than anything I admire your leadership in assembling and coordinating a very diverse and talented team members to make it all happen. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AND ALL THE CREW.