"Look Ma, no hands!" ...Sailing North with self-steering & Jackyard Topsail!
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
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EPISODE 197
In this video we sail TALLY HO North, all the way up the inside coast of Vancouver Island, BC. We hoist our Jackyard Topsail for the first time (with a small snag!), we test our Autopilot / Self-steering gear, and we transit some crazy rapids. We also run into some dolphins, say goodbye to some friends, and swim in a glorious lake. Oh… and we also find the "largest burl in the world"!
Devil's Hole footage used with the kind permission of Wild Waterways Adventures
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Ep198
When Tally Ho is under sail she is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen.
Would a Spinnaker not be the ultimate BDE?
Stunning!
Totally agree.
Testament to English engineering and why so beautiful 😍
Yeah, she's really gorgeous
Leo looks so much happier now. I can't imagine the toll that dedicating 6 years of your life and all of your financial resources to a single project while being 9,000 miles from home must take on someone. Cheers to Leo and the crew for making this voyage a reality!
I agree!
A month ago Leo appeared about 10 years older than when he picked up the boat in Brookings. Now, I'd say about four. Nothing like stress...
Yeah. When I saw that first episode when Leo originally went to look at Tally Ho, my advice was 'just walk away, kid: nothing but heartbreak for you here'. I totally underestimated his skill and pereseverence, but I didn't underestimate the epic scale of the task.
So good to see the wind in that mop of hair, lol
Leo's editing skills, accrued over years of the build, are paying off big time with the adventure episodes. The production value of these is, impressive.
Yes he has and has help now too.
Absolutely can’t wait for more adventures
As a former video editor I couldn’t agree more. Leo is also outstanding at drawing and that artistic bent shows.
@@billhanna2148 that's awesome
His editing has always made me happy. Certainly having material which is beautiful and he is personally invested in helps, but he has always put in the extra effort and it shows.
For any folks new to the Canadian west coast inspired to visit by these videos of people enjoying themselves and drone shots of wild lands, wild life, freshwater falls and far-away, isolated anchorages, don't be fooled - it's cold and rainy up here, the arctic wind is always blowing in the wrong direction, winter foulies are your under layer, and we drag anchor for sport. It's a brutal, terrible life, punctuated by surging narrows and 3 hours of sun per day. Good editing Leo ;)
True, after 25 years living on an isolated island in BC I'm happy to be back in Australia with parrots, sunshine, and warm waters. But sometimes in BC it is just spectacular and those days are unequalled anywhere.
This “seems” tongue in cheek but then you get someone from Australia confirming your assertion! Ha! I remember consoling a woman who’d broken down in the frozen food aisle of an island grocery store…she moved there during a drought, after 40 days of rain she just couldn’t take it any more. And yes to good editing! Love this crew!
I was wondering why all the warm clothing and protective weather gear was used. But it was because it is very cold eh.
Are you trying to keep it to yourself?
Definitely noticed Leo has his coat and hat on.
Scotland is no different and this year has been the coldest and wettest anybody can remember. Global warming, eh?
Patrick the happy soul. He is always looking on the bright side. We need more people like him.
He does seem lots of fun. However, speaking from experience: A couple of weeks on a boat can turn "lots of fun" into lots of annoyance!
I like Patrick. A very happy soul.
💖💖💖🇦🇺👋
Indeed
I remember when he first joined the crew, he was very reserved and quiet, has grown in confidence and skill. Go Patrick.
I feared i would not enjoy the travelling videos, compared to the building videos. But i do. I really do. I hope you can also detail to us how are systems performing compared to expectency. Enjoy these time team... thank you all.
I still remember when this british guy popped up on my feed back in 2017. He bought a an old sailing boat for the price of $1 that he planned to rebuild. I've watched all the videos and was a patreon back in the beginning. I've enjoyed all of it so thank you very much Leo for bringing us with you on this journey! So happy to see it "finished"! ❤
@@haseman Boats are never "finished". There is always something that needs work. They are operational 😁
@@Ric613-u1c hence the qoutes 😉
@@haseman I was a live aboard for 10 years and worked on boats for almost all that time 😀
I also thought to myself nah he’s not going to make it right from the get go so glad I followed just like you he overtook all my expectations what a guy is our leo
It's an epic UA-cam series.
The very BEST channel on UA-cam. Bar none. Thank you all.
Yest best channel on yt.
Great to see Tally Ho under way and living her best life after all the hard work, dedication, and craftsmanship to restore her.
@@genewilliams245 Howdy. Yes, been long in the build, but they did it! Fair dues, as we say here in Éire! And fair winds too!
Agreed ! What a work of art
I have been following Leo and his crew from the beginning. Numerous episodes have brought a joyful tear to my eye, including this one. The utter beauty of Tally Ho under full sail is mesmerizing. The amount of effort, planning, coordination and skill that went into this rebuild is something that may never be replicated. It has been an absolute joy to watch and I am glad I could contribute in a small part. Leo, your journey was not easy due to luck, it was because of your skill and talent in all things you touch that made it seem that way. I applaud you young man and am a life long fan. Godspeed and safe voyages ahead. See you next week.
It's unbelievable how good Tally Ho is operating, navigating and handling so far, good luck and Godspeed Tally Ho and all those who sail with her.
It looks like she is sailing just like a massive Dinghi. Fair seas and always a bit of water under your keel
Fair Winds and Following Seas ...
That Tally Ho sails so well is a testament to Albert Strange as a boat designer. He must have had a great CAD system.
@@johnrow8376 Cardboard aided design
@@johnrow8376 as in a pencil, a wooden ruler and CAD - Crude Artistic Drawings.
He would be beaming proud to seeing, The Sampson Boat company bringing the Tally Ho into the 21st Century. It looks so beautiful gliding through the water in full sail.
Leo, I recently wanted to introduce my brother-in-law to your channel, so we went back to the beginning of your "adventure". He is hooked to say the least. But, myself, I am so impressed with what a transformation you have made in Tally Ho. To be honest it looked pretty depressing at the beginning. It was is such bad shape it was very difficult to see how it could be redeemed. The subsequent videos, however, are a treasure of examples of what can be done with a vision, talent, perseverance, and just plane stubbornness. These "shake-down" cruises are the payoff for all that hard work. Thank you so much for making these videos so we can follow along and be inspired by it all. I continue to look forward to your ongoing adventures.
I am blown away at the nature in the background of this video. Between the mountains, the islands, the water...god how I would love to sail around there. Thank you for sharing such beauty with all of us.
Seeing Tally Ho lift her skirts and really sail blue water is what I long for next. She's ready for it...are y'all? 🙂
If you ever have a chance I heartily recommend, took a multi-week kayak camping trip through some of those waters in my youth and it's even more magical than the pictures.
Something about knowing this boat inside and out makes this channel unique.
The quality of the build and level of knowledge of the crew makes me believe this boat is invincible.
I don’t know if Leo will see this but can I just say, your UA-cam videos are amazing!
I’ve been watching since day one and the videos now are worthy of a television channel!
The production and music is amazing.
Keep up the good work. 👍🏻😊
Thanks!
Agree!
Better! than a TV channel
The local fisherman offloading that big fish to Tally Ho around 25:30 with the greeting " 'ave a good one, 'ay", had to be in Canada.
Several years of patient viewing, Patreon subs, highs, lows, thrills, spills and shaggy hair, and we get Leo stood on a piece of burned wood striking a pose and proclaiming, "Burl". Worth every penny!
Fantastic to see Tally Ho in her element! 👍👍
Agree but I think it should have been "Burl Ho"! in correct nautical lingo.
Leo is family.
The anchor light reminded me of my time in the San Juans on the schooner Suva. We didn’t have an electric light and I asked the captain about it. He said all we had was a lantern but no kerosene. I said the diesel could be used since it is almost the same thing. He said great idea, and that night we hoisted the diesel filled kero lamp, burning quietly away.
While it was a good idea to mark our position at night, I didn’t sleep a wink once I realized we had a fire burning 60 feet above the deck of a (then) 80 year old wooden boat, and if it fell and broke while we were all below decks asleep…
This channel is a feast for the eyes and the soul. Thank you Leo and everyone!
I was late to the party but binged the entire series of videos over the past month. What can I say but WOW. I am telling all my friends and family about Tally Ho and my wife is now sick of hearing me talk about it. Congrats Leo on an incredible accomplishment - the boat, yes, but also the people you've drawn to you!! Amazing.
I thought I was going to be sad when the building stopped, but this is wonderful. I love it.
Was there ever a better looking couple as Tally Ho and Argonaut? wow
This is very nostalgic. I sailed to Haida Gwaii in the 1980's on a schooner, and we took much the same route as you're taking. Haida is a magical place. Try to go deep into the forest where everything is covered in moss, and the water falls cascade with the cleanest clear water, and the forest trees are so big 20 sailors can't surround one if they're holding hands. The locals will show you their ancient totems and the footprints of their old lodges, and perhaps you'll find a potlatch to attend, or a remote hot spring to soak your tired sailors' bones. I'm a little bit envious! But I'm glad you met an old-school Canadian at 25:44. I repeat his sentiment... "have a good one eh!"
I have to say, I'm enjoying these sailing videos almost more than the build videos! It's so cool to see all the new places and the maps, see you guys operating the boat, the little walks/landings etc... I really hope other people feel the same way and the viewership stays on the same level. That could mean a healthy and steady "adventure series" for a long time! If that's something you're interested in, that is. I would also understand taking some time off after this maiden voyage, but let's just say that after watching this I'm already waiting to see the next video :)
Safe sailing for you all, and thanks for the video!
Wow! Tally Ho looks absolutely beautiful sailing with the jackyard topsail and all three foresails!
Wow. Unlike many cutting edge modern boats these days,Tally Ho looks like a sailboat should.
You took the very words from my mouth. Tally Ho is amazing, and wha wonderful sailing area it is. Thanks so much Leo for sharing. Bon voyage.
Buying the fish reminded of my childhood, when we would go down to Scrabster Harbour and buy haddock directly from the fishing boats at the quayside.
Thanks for bringing back such long-forgotten memories.
I imagine it was probably kinda nice having no internet and being disconnected for a bit, yes? Happy to hear of safe journey and good times!
Yes it was soooo nice hahah
I’m at Logan City in southern Queensland Australia, and I have watched every episode since you went to look at the remains of Tally Ho. Now she is in the water and doing what she’s been designed to do, I can only marvel at the dedication to craftsmanship that has brought her alive . Good job!
Seeing Tally Ho ghosting along with just enough air to fill the sails was an absolute treat!
Gorgeous backdrop for her 'shakedown cruise'.
Leo, and everyone editing the videos, thank you so much for putting in the Charts and marking your course! I love the visual representation of the journey, it's great to help people develop a sense of direction, and it's also what we do on the traditional vessel 'Fortuna', an old dutch two masted flat bottom ship that I'm connected to. I love to see the same practice at work!
Amazing and truly inspiring stuff as always, this project has helped me through some difficult times recently, and i am much looking foreward to your future adventures!
Fair winds, and good times to all!
I still have a hard time believing the boat is sailing. This is so amazing. Enjoy your offline time, we will be here whenever the next episode will be out!!
All seemed to happen so fast and now in full sail she's a truly beautiful sight
@@zopEnglandzip It's so beautiful and she is such a beauty! I feel like it was just a few months when I started watching her being built but apparently it was four or so years ago.
It’s AI. I was in port Townsend. They are redoing the hull again.
@@thereissomecoolstuff2 yrs?
@@robm.4512 Sure why not…
Very nice - the drone shots are really nice in this - such beautiful country up north.
Never lose Patrick, such a naturally funny geeza 😂✌️🇬🇧
Every time I see this beautiful boat sailing I have a flash of memory of Leo alone in his family friends yard, with only Poncho ( sp.?) for company, scarfing together two pieces of Purple Heart to make the keel, and I think “ Wow is this really real?” Such a huge achievement
What a surprise when at 5:11 the background music is our Seis Mapeyé from Puerto Rico. The Seis Mapeyé is one of our folkloric musical expressions typically sung by an improvising troubadour. A wonderful honor to hear it associated with Tally Ho! Smooth sailing!
I had figured that nothing could be as good as the construction work on Tally Ho. Turns out that the sailing is every bit as interesting and fun. Thanks for bringing us along!
Why does the jackyard topsail make me emotional? Really, under full sail, Tally Ho is otherworldly beautiful!
Me too😊
That top sail really sets off the whole rig. Beautiful
Ayy! I have long looked forward to the day that this channel changes from boatbuilding to sailing! Not that I don't love the boatbuilding, but it marks the completion of this incredible project!!!
mind you a wooden boat is never really Finnished...
Leo found more work ! 🤔 how to lash down the anchor, quickly & safely.😊
can't believe we are now seeing Tally in full sails!!!! AWESOME and BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing.
Patrick’s tricks were the cherry on top of this video 😀 never change Patrick!
When the autopilot was popped off was the perfect opportunity to say "..And Bob's your uncle"
After binge watching all of the 200 build videos, this has been the longest two weeks I can remember in a long time. 😁😁
I have watched Leo and gang since he was tearing Tally Ho apart and replacing the frames. I have enjoyed the journey immensely. I worried that, once Tally Ho was completed, the ensuing videos would lack interest, but wow, if anything they have gotten better and more interesting. Congratulations to Leo and his merry folks of shipwrights and sailors on this new journey!
Just spent the past few months binge watching the whole series. So good to see Tally Ho sailing. Welcome to Canada. Enjoy!
Topsail no problem. You have all kinds of help. What fun.
Fantastic shout out to Devil's Hole off Stuart Island, BC, the third rapids Leo referenced. I spent a week up there in June photographing bald eagles feeding on migrating Hake fish that get caught up in that whirlpool at high tide. Fascinating to watch. It is indeed dangerous and we had expert guides take good care of us while exploring the area.
I love that roller reefing system on Dorothy. What a neat solution
I second that!
Tally Ho is happy to have a loving crew taking care of her and sailing into the wild blue yonder.
Aren't those Dall's porpoises just the most charming sailing companions?
With this very video you answer a question I had in my mind since I saw the rudder. I was asking myself how all the system worked, and see it in action is pure joy!
Tally Ho looks delightful under full sail. The transition to sailing Tally Ho is flawless. Keep up the good work.
Every time I see the drone footage of Tally Ho under sail I just say WOW. And then I saw her under sail with the Jackyard Topsail and it was an even bigger wow. Another great video Leo. You all are having such a fantastic time sailing Tally Ho. Such a joy to watch you all enjoying yourselves. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.
Tally Ho is amazing with her sails out and catching wind!
What an incredible voyage, with the most gorgeous backdrop in BC with Tally Ho holding her own! Thank you for sharing ⛵️
Leo: "Hopefully someday someone will make a huge bowl out of it." (Leo referring to the world's biggest burl). LOL!!
I am so jealous, but , so very thankful that leo has shared the wonderful world that i have witnessed. Im happy. I have been working on a project for about the same amount of time with my Son. Almost done as well.
Im glad this channel exists. Im looking forward to many years of adventures!
Glad to see all of you having fun ..
Amazing cinematography. She's beautiful.
I love watching the current episode and after it's over, immediately watch one of the earliest videos. This time I'll watch the one in Georgia where he picks out the Live Oak timbers!!
Fromday one of thenew build l have waited to see Tally Ho full sail and it brought tears to my eyes what a beautiful sight 😂
Another wonderful video, so very inspiring to see the results of all that work these past years. I wanted to mention that Port MacNeal, besides being the home of the world’s largest burl is also the home of N America’s largest sand mine. Large bulk carriers are constantly calling there and then moving vast cargoes of this material to SF Bay and LA and elsewhere. Fascinating, what?
I'm a bit biased, but I think the Pacific Northwest is some of the most beautiful country in the world. Especially for boating.
Bob really is an expert at rigging and the equipment necessary to create such a complex and satisfying setup. Never ceases to amaze me, not to the detriment of any other of the craftsmen and women... he seems to stick out in the final construction videos and early sailing videos. Cheers to Bob!
I'm sure Leo must still pinch himself on occasion to find Tally Ho complete and afloat. She is achingly beautifull under full sail and in stunning surroundings. Great projects bring great people together as this year's long build has shown - the end-product is worth every trial and tribulation. Calm waters and a following wind guys n gals.
Oh, the whole world used to be that way.......... I say that but I do love the trappings of civilization. High speed internet, services within a 3 minute walk....
I launched my 28’ steam launch on Windermere last week. Got chatting to some boaters who were also aerospace engineers who came to look at my steam engine. Topic of conversation came round to Tally Ho and Keith Rucker and all the superb work you have done on this project! Word has spread across the pond to the English Lake District! Beautiful to see her in her element.
It is really amazing to see Tally Ho in her natural element,the sea she was built for , even more satisfying, as we saw the remarkable craftsmanship and supreme effort that went in to building her.Thank you Leo, and to all the wonderful people along the way, who made this project come to fruition.
Great video! It was awesome to meet you guys on the West side of Haida Gwaii, enjoy your sail and we look forward to the next video. Editing while sailing, genius!
@ 5:06 "Everybody get your shades on for style!" Damn Straight. 👍😂 Another milestone hoisting the jackyard topsail. Boat looks amazing ladies and gents. Well done to the captain and crew of Tally Ho.
Edited to add, if you happen to port in Victoria I recommend having Tea and Crumpets and the Empress Hotel. Been there, done that, bought a tee shirt.
I had a little burst of pride when I saw the maple leaf on your stbd spreader.
Leo is just so good at everything. His editing has contributed to the following he has. the content is excellent. Hope this helps the Algorithm!
Tally Ho looking the part .under full sail.. magnificent . well worth the seemingly endless challenges .amazingly lively in those light wind conditions .
What a beautiful, beautiful bird she has turned out to be. Wow. So very special to see her being sailed, motored, and enjoyed. Magnificent!
Really love the pivot this channel has taken. ‘Been with you from the beginning, and ‘just enjoying the adventure blended with bits of education. Keep ‘em coming Leo!
What a journey! It must feel like you are in a dream. It's so amazing to watch Tally Ho finally experiencing her natural habitat again!
Leo - the aspect of Tally Ho's sailing I love the best is the presence of a number of those who've assisted bringing your project to fruition - I am also dispiritted by those you've lost along the way. Fingers crossed most will be aboard on an upcoming journey and soon. Hugs and happy everything from Melbourne town.
I moved a year ago to Europe from salt spring….this made me miss it. What a resplendent video!
What a trip, Tally Ho looks just perfect, the crew too😁😁😁
Welcome to my part of the world Leo and crew, just wish I could personally greet you.
I have lived, worked and played the coast of BC my whole life, glad to share it with you.
You definitely picked the day to do Queen Charlotte Straight, I have had some nasty crossings going through there.
Hope you enjoyed Haida Qwaii, I lived there twice, an absolutely incredible place, and yes, the Hectic Straights. The West Coast of Haida Qwaii is like no other place on earth. My number one favorite place in the whole world is Bonanza Beach in Rennell Sound. Not sure what it is like now, it was about 28 years since the last time I was there
I loved watching your entire rebuild, but this stuff is just as exciting to me. I love it. Thanks for sharing the experience with us!
Thumbs up for Olympia Sailing Company! The south sound is wonderful. Had my boat at Boston Harbor years ago.
My favorite UA-cam channel! Cheers, from Canada 🇨🇦
I'm really loving the editing, aesthetics, music, storytelling, etc. of these past few videos. As a Canadian I really do feel like the Canadian wilderness is such a beautiful place to explore and it's amazing to see Tally Ho in all her glory out and about in the world. Also as someone with no sailing experience, it's great to learn all everything that goes into these adventures. I've been following along over on the Argonaut II channel as well which has been great to see things from that perspective too. I loved all the woodworking and was sad to see it come to an end, but these adventures have been great to follow along as well.
Great to see Tally-Ho being used as intended and doing a great job of looking after all of you.
The use of the trim tab for any auto pilot was really fascinating
Leo, I can't say enough how proud and happy I am for you. What a beautiful ship and dream come true. I wish I could be with you. God bless and protect.you.
As much as I enjoyed watching the restoration of Tally Ho, seeing her sailing is wonderful. Also really enjoy the "road trip" aspects of a voyage, all the little stories you cross paths with along the way. You forget how wild the world is beyond the city if you spend all your time in a city.
Makes me homesick to watch, but in a pleasant way. I kept my 32' sloop in Victoria and went up to Pt. Hardy one summer and Wrangell, AK, the next, back via what we called the Queen Charlottes back in those days ('76 - '77). Took two tries to cross the Hecate Strait -- had to turn back to Skidegate the first time. Looking forward to the future videos.
Wow, Tally Ho crew! I'm so glad all is going well. Everything is working ... and it is just so fun to see her underway in a beautiful part of the world; but she's still a bit south of our home. (Juneau, AK) Happy sailing!
Thanks for havıng me along. Tally Ho proves to be a comfortable and reliable boat with a sound rigging. Waiting for the next episode.
Hi Leo I have been watching every video and being a carpenter myself I love to see crafts men and women at work.
It breaks my heart seeing people distroy beautiful timber but I'm glad to say your team made a first-class job of this beautiful ship.
You brought her back from the scrap yard and made a work of art she is absolutely amazing well done.
Hopefully you will bring her to Carrickfergus some day so I can see her in person and sack the hand of a master carpenter. 👌👌👌👏👏👏
What a great reward for all the hard work you put into this boat.
Argonaut is a sweet vessel. So glad all these boats ended up in good hands. Tally ho!
I love seeing Tally Ho sailing in Puerto Rican music 🇵🇷
I’m just so happy to be a small part of this community.
Still awe struck she’s sailing. The rig looks so great
I can't express my joy at seeing you get caught up raising your Jackyard topsail because it happens to me almost every time I raise mine and I've done it dozens of times. But it was well worth the untangling, good lord it's a big sail!
Terrifici update Leo & Crew! That region & those waters are simply amazing! So wish that I could be sailing along with all of you! Fair winds, calm seas & smooth sailing! Tally Ho and be well! 👍👍
Leo, I’m writing an Ode to Tally Ho. The reincarnation of your wonderful ship is magical, magnificent and inspirational. I can’t wait to share it with you but I’m endeavoring to reach your level of perfection. I do not sail, I’m not a ship builder, but rest assured a part of me is sailing with you and Tally Ho. Safe sailing and magnificent journeys.
Love the charts view cutaways, great to follow your progress on the map
Thank you for taking me along, albeit on video, in such interesting and beautiful nature with that nice pair of ships! What an journey!