After decades ashore, TALLY HO begins new adventures - with a rowdy crew!
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EPISODE 197
In this video we finally get to enjoy sailing Tally Ho after 7 years of work! We meet the whole crew - familiar faces, and a few new ones. We travel with a historic 1922 motor-yacht, we crash our drone in the woods, we make fresh pasta, and some of us say goodbye - for now.
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Ep197
Nick is gonna make me cry! The true testament of how good a team was built is how the team reacts when its time to say goodbye for now. Nick and George did awesome work and I've enjoyed watching them and the whole crew grow.
I ain't gonna lie. I cried a bit. What a crew and a life-changing experience.
Gonna miss those guys, made me cry when they said goodbye.
Thank you!
Dam I misted up along with Nick,
Nick DID make me cry!
I have watched them all as they posted. I am 73 now. I was 66 when I saw episode #3. I immediately subscribed, making a donation at every video, because I _knew_ Leo would get here. It was a ridiculous stupid idea to save this boat only because she was beautiful in her heyday, and won a famous race. Getting to the point was clearly impossible from what we saw in the first video. BUT... doing incredibly difficult things in order to create an object of beauty is the soul of humanity. So I signed on to watch, and to fund. Every time I see her sailing my throat closes up with emotion. Leo did it. Tally Ho lives again. Utterly beautiful under sail.
I’m 72 now same feeling. I can relate
I, too, have watched Tally Ho restored from the first episode. I'm 76, looking for my first sailboat. I learned to sail in Tampa Bay many years ago -- my maiden voyage took us out to the Dry Tortugas and Fort Jefferson then to Key West and Hemingway's haunts (as a fiction writer, that was truly a treat) -- haven't sailed but once in 40 years (taught a struggling neophyte with a new daysailer the basics -- was still fun with a complete stranger). Now I'm looking for a small boat to teach my grandsons to sail (I may have to start with learning the first knot all over again . . .)! Tally Ho is not only a monument of historical heritage, but she is also a work of art.
I can’t say it any better than you did.
Us old farts (me 74) appreciate down in our soul what has transpired here since the beginning.
Yep! You said the truth there. I appreciate your donations that helped us all see it happen, well done.
Hands up who else shed a tear when the crew were leaving? 😢Tally looks so beautiful under full sail 😊
😢😭😭😭😭
Both hands up!!!
don`t be silly. shed a tear no no no. I`m a man, lol.
I got a little dust in my eye…not crying…honest.
@@briansaben5697 I wa trimming onions for dinner. Really... just onions.
I’m 80 years old and don’t have a sailing boat anymore. In the past I have sailed round the Fastnet Rock and to think that Tally Ho won the famous race nearly 100 years ago and has been lovingly restored by a great group of people led by Leo is evidence that anything is possible. Well done to you all !
Hang in there! I believe Leo plans to 'do' the Fastnet . . .
Leo, please do a segment where you review all of the crew that worked on Tally Ho since the beginning. There were so many cool people that I’m sure I’ve since forgotten. They all deserve a small spotlight for working on this wonderful project.
I second this! A little where-are-they-now would be super cool to see
Aye!
Please, please do a potted "where are they now" vlog. There were so many characters along the way, some no longer with us. And more Pancho please.
I'd also like to mention that on the very same evening I crashed the drone, I lost Leo's frisbee in brambles far too formidable for a rescue attempt to be feasible. Afterwords, I asked:
"Hey Leo, got anything else that flies?"
Lucky he hasn't got a spinnaker yet..😂
Hahaha😂
did he say
"YOU . . . are about to !" ?
🤣
I believe the technical term for what happened to the drone is "controlled flight into terrain". Sometimes accompanied by an "irrelevant final exclamation".
Thanks for all your efforts - best wishes... I was looking forward to an episode that included "Astronomy 101 (ft George)" from the deck of Tally Ho one evening ...?
I cried a little with Nick. Especially when he said to Leo "buy another boat and then call me".
if Leo wanted to replicate Tally Ho he would have people lining up to help him do it.
@@discombubulate2256 The spirit it was done was not hard work, it seemed a joy, drinking fine wine. I would leap at the chance if I could hehe! You're so right!
@@discombubulate2256 You don't need new people if the ones you have want to work and do everything great
Same here. I teared up a bit when I left the project after the 2nd framing party. I can only imagine how it feels for the departing build crew now who spent years on the project.
"Several years ago, I bought a Tortellini for the sum of $1.00" . . .
A totally awesome sailing ship with an outstanding crew !
Every shot of Tally Ho sailing just impresses me no end. The designer of that boat knew what he was doing. The builders of that boat knew what they were doing. The whole rebuilding crew definitely knew their stuff. What an absolute joy.
Especially loved the part where the thunderbird has cast off and Leo appears and says I just want to hug you all...again. I love that not only does the entire crew of the cast off boat immediately forsake their seamanship to pile off for a Leo-hug, but someone aboard the Argonaut thinks to grab a stay. You all make a lovely team.
Patrick in his shades and hawaiian shirt 😊 Having candidly watched Patrick for these last few years on the Tally-Ho restoration, hand on heart, I think he's an absolute legend.
Patrick lifts the happiness of everyone around him!
I‘d love to meet him some day!
Totally agree!!
agreed, he's definitely the lad you want at the parties, an absolute scream, especially when he's dressed up and acting, i bet he's even funnier after a gin or three, we got to see that
@@patchmack4469Also let’s not forget that we watched him over the years blossom into a skilled woodworker and great all-around go-to guy.
Nick, George & Erica - Thanks for everything - hope we see you again in the future!
Thank you!
@@anarcholeptic I didn't realise you have a channel! Fantastic - subscribed!
I've been watching this channel since the very beginning 7 years ago. In these last seven years, this boat has been a constant in my life, and I've become used to keep track of time and the big moments of my life through the milestones of this restoration project. It's truly been a balm for the soul. Watching from Venice, i wonder what it would be like to sail across the lagoon on this beautiful boat. I hope someday to see it in person, in some port around the world, and maybe get the chance to say hi.
you and your team have made art, Leo.
From CapeTown South Africa.. have been absorbed and obsessed with Tallyho from the very 1st time i saw Leo climb all over her scarred and decaying soul. I could not envision this day. Shed a tear when the crew left for Port Townsend. The story of a lifetime... and i am not a sailor. Hope to see Tallyho in Cape Town!! Trazwaggon said it better than i ever could!!! Leo.. you are an exceptional human being!! Tallyho is fortunate to have found you.
I imagine the boat will see a huge turnout wherever she visits.
It has inspired people all over the world. Including myself. I volunteered with the team of older folks rebuilding independence at American River, Kangaroo Island (1803 gaff rig schooner) and they were all in awe of Tally Ho and her team.
I would actually love to see a technical how-to video on how you sail a boat like this, from navigation, weather, hoisting the sails, using winches, tacking, gybing, which lines do what in the rig, etc. After watching all of this stuff get built it would be great to learn how it’s operated.
Yes, this!
I would love that too!
My heart went out hearing Nick say goodbye. These people are not only top craftsmen and craftswomen but are beautiful individuals. To me, the secret of being a craftsman/woman, is the ability to put your heart 'all in' to the job, which these people did in spades. Nick, best wishes and hope to see you and the others again soon. You have to know how many lives and hearts you have touched. Thank you.
Seeing Nicks’s emotion really just summed up the love and joy that has filled this project. Keep those two attributes in your videos. It’s what we need more of in this world at the moment.
Agreed, this channel is as much about the people as it is the boat. Familiar faces may leave, new may arrive. So long as it continues to be a story about a boat bringing people together it will be different from every other boat channel out there.
After all this time, we went from a shell to a boat in a very short time. It feels like yesterday when Zeal was still caulking the deck. I really want to see you take Tally Ho back home to England the long way around.
Yeah it went from a hull into a fully crafted boat in a very short space of time surprisingly
I think it was only about two years, or thereabouts…..😉
Nay, less than a shell. A long forgotten memory. A whisper. What the crew and Leo did was... nothing short of amazing.
@@robm.4512 I know, time fly's
I realise it will be a long time coming but I think you once said you’d head back to Tally Ho’s home port (Shoreham, Sussex UK )one day ? I grew up there & would love to see you arrive. If you need fresh crew I could also be quite handy as I spent many years in the Sea Scouts around those waters ! Impressive I know , Just saying.
Tally Ho has changed many lives and created a precious bond among those who've played a part, greater or smaller, in this project. Well done to an outstanding crew.
Hi Leo,
I am in New Zealand and there was an old gentleman living on a boat in Whangaroa Harbour Northland. He was English and his name was Charles William Strange. B 27/5/1926 D11/7/2021. A devoted boatie who I suspect was Albert Strange's son. Love your work on Tally Ho. Enjoy her now she is sailing again. Look forward to you getting downunder, we will make you most welcome. Regards Bob
Me, female 76 and sailing some 40-50 years ago on the Waddenzee (the Netherlands/Germany) on a old wooden fishing ship, was sometimes nearly in tears because of Tally Ho and the reviving past. I enjoyed all those films and wish Leo many beautiful trips.
7 years and 197 episodes. Now that we are sailing, I think that I will go back and binge-watch them all over again! The building of Tally Ho is epic. Leo, you deserve a lot of credit for all of the effort you expended bringing this project to fruition. The videos are ALL masterfully done and extremely educational and interesting. Thank you for the entertainment value. You are truly a legend and an inspiration.
GREAT Talent left the boat. Feel proud, you didn't just rebuild a boat, you built a piece of art.
If you want video ideas, I've really enjoyed all of the hand illustrated tutorials and explanations that this channel has had over the years. It's always fun seeing more of them!
I hope these artisans that worked on your project are given the opportunity to make a living doing the same to the same high standards on other projects
This should be the most liked comment.
And a piece of History!
You also built a piece of peace, what the world should be like. Best of luck to all the beautiful crew in all their endeavours. I hope hope I see you all again, even a commercial!😂xx
I’m sad I can only give this one thumbs up. Congratulations to Leo and all of the amazing craftspeople who worked in the amazing Tally Ho.
I agree with the "only one thumbs up". This is one of those videos I would love to give a lot more.
As my wife and I discussed, humanity has such immense potential. Leo and his team have accomplished a herculean feat, resurrecting an artifact of historic artistry and craftsmanship. It's truly an inspiring journey of epic proportions to see this boat transform from a decaying hulk to an utterly beautiful and functional sailing work of art. I literally teared up when I saw her sail for the first time. The closing shot of this video, with Tally Ho under full sail, was breathtaking.
I started watching after James Wright (Wood by Wright) made a mallet from a scrap piece of wood from Tally Ho and quickly binged all the previous episodes. Leo, you have inspired a generation of young people and helped me overcome my hesitation and the block keeping me from enjoying traditional hand tool woodworking. I am now back in the shop, making beautiful and functional things again.
Thank you, Leo, and fair winds and clear skies to you and your crew!
Just to say I absolutely love the hand drawn route and highlights of locations with inset footage. Makes it really enjoyable to know exactly where you are passing through and what you are seeing. That narrow pass with the cliff and sandbank is nuts!!
Leo, you've rebuilt a classic boat, and built some incredible and lasting friendships. Let Tally Ho spread her magical aura across the seas.
When Leo was deconstructioning Tally Ho, it was hard to imagine this day .but here we are , it's a beautiful sight ..😅
One possible suggestion, do a video collage of all the crew that worked on the project past and present, kind of a wrap up of everyone who's blood, sweat, and tears went into this project and made it possible. That would be fun I think
Indeed. I think that would be very respectful and a big thank you. They certainly deserve the recognition. 😄
I totally agree there were alot others from day one
Another series could be spun off of all the jigs and how to ... as an educational package for new wanabe wood workers.
My mum was addicted to small boat sailing and went sailing on the morning of her wedding - even going down the aisle with river mud on her feet! She would have instantly understood why Leo had to rescue Tally Ho and much as I've enjoyed watching Tally Ho come back to life, I've almost watched the reconstruction on her behalf, it sounds odd writing it down or saying but watching the love and commitment in the videos has given me a warm fuzzy feeling, a similar warm fuzzy feeling that I get when thinking about my mum, so thank you to Leo and your whole team for helping to make the world a better place.
I'm from mount pleasant washington dc, and seeing Bob wear the "whats more punk than the public library" shirt aboard Tally Ho is more than I could ever ask for! Safe travels!
I've been following this project for years and am so pleased to see her sailing again.
Tally-ho!
This old bloke in Qld Australia at 5 am has tears , its just so lovely watching this ,its the perfect beginning of the the end .Ive watched it from the start .. So thank you Leo its been amazing .. fare winds
You and me both mate. Cheers from the Granite Belt. 🥶
Make that three.
SE QLD here.....🥶
@@petert3355 SW NSW here, brrrrrr.
Also here from the Darling Downs QLD, The most beautiful boat I have ever seen
Brisbane viewer here. How about a trip to the colony Leo?
Thank you Nick George and Erica, you are incredibly gifted craftsman and it’s been a privilege watching you use your talented hands help restore the Tally-Ho,
And also a huge thank you to the remaining crew and amazingly talented people ! Leo… You have given me many years of excellent viewing pleasure watching you so expertly restore this beautiful sailing vessel, 😢 I’m still really going to miss everyone but I’m not sure I’ll ever get over the loss in my heart losing the “Duchess of Desire” 💔
Well now Leo, we have all been waiting to see Tally Ho revisit the ever so exciting waters of which Tally Ho was made for. She looks so spectacular under full sail and with the companionship of such a dedicated and focused crew I’m sure ya all will continue to provide us with ever lasting excitement and the pure joy of watching your one of a kind sailing vessel perform and supply us all with sites we could never see anywhere else. I have been watching your restoration since day one and to fathom what you have accomplished, one must stop and review the whole process periodically.Leo, there are so many people in the world whom have watched and observed you that I’m sure, as I do, that we would love to step into your shoes for just an hour to feel what you have to be feeling. You are a smart and very intelligent person so I’m sure you know exactly what I’m saying. People on our earth dream and strive for that inner soul feeling and by watching and observing your humble self throughout the years, i am quite confident that you feel this, God knows you deserve it. Thanks so much for taking us on your 7 year trip and allowing us to feel and experience at least ,some of those life changing sensations. Cheers.
From Jim Young, Halifax Nova Scotia
I got hooked from the first time I watched a Tally Ho video maybe 6 month in the project and binged back from episode one.What surprised me all along is Leo ability to attract or choose such amazing and fun crews. With the craftsmanship part over I though it would be nice to revisit all those who worked on Tally Ho.
Also did I missed the Tally Ho inside (and outside ) back and forth walking tour or is it to come or should it be left to the imagination to reconstruct based on the many picture we saw last week. No mater what, all this is art and history in the making.
George, i bet alot of us would watch that bike rebuild, if you feel like making videos, so sad to see you leave tally ho for now.
The magic of the TH build is the folks who worked on her. Leo did not shelter them, allowed them to be themselves, and was so open to making them part of this historic build. Thanks Leo
Watching Nick's goodbye, and your comments after made me think that a really great video would be a 'best bits' compilation that included at least one scene with everyone who has been involved from day 1. That would be an awesome tribute to the boat as she makes her first steps into the wider world
Seconded.
Yeah I was thinking the same... a "Faces of Tally Ho" type synopsis episode. If you go hunting for footage I know it's a TON of work to make one. But one day!
All in favor?!
Signify by the saying “AYE!”
AYE!
Aye!
I like this idea
Leo, one thing that I have always enjoyed in your videos are the little interludes with mostly still shots around the boatyard and set to music, please incorporate these into your travels. I’d love to see the places you visit and the natural beauty of the northwest or wherever you take her.
Leo, you need topublish a PDF listing of ALL the beautiful peopel that were invo;ved with Tally-Ho. From the person you bought it from, the people that transported it to Squim, all the people that worked on her, the people that allowed you to store Tally-Ho on their property, Polly, and anyone That I may haven't thought of. What a joy to watch the progress and now to see her on the water. Beautiful, absolutely beautiful!!! Thanks for allowing us to come along on this journey and watch your dream come true!!!
I too have been following this project since the very first video I'm 60 years old and I feel like I know every one of them and I cried when I watched them leave. And I love the evolution and the format Leo, sale her around the world and we will all come with you.
It’s getting so exciting and I can’t wait until you cross the pond and all of us in UK can see this fabulous example of boating excellence in person
I am 81 years old and I feel like every crew member is also MY old friend. I now realize that Leo didn’t just restore a boat he created a family. I am proud to be part of this family. Yes, Leo, take me on your many sailing adventures.
a tear in my eye and a lump in my throat too as the few left to return to Port Townsend, i wish them luck, and a safe return sometime, i think we all feel the same, we have all grown to love these people who sadly know nothing of us apart from our few shared thoughts, but i really hope, if ever you are sailing which ever way, east or west in the English Channel, you will pop by so some of us can give you all a huge hug for your building delights and fine entertainment - the long journey begins
@@patchmack4469 I'm just giving your comment a bigger thumbs up because the real one is too small :)
@@musicbro8225 bless ya
What a massive, massive treat to watch Tally Ho & crew at sea. I know there are wonderful places to sail around the world and Tally Ho is starting out in one of the best.
What I'd love to see more of is simply the boat in operation, and any quirks and strengths and weaknesses you've discovered that it has as a sailboat, notes for future modifications, how it behaves on minimal versus a large crew. Stuff like that. But also all the sights of this lovely PNW part of the world we live in...when it's not raining.
I agree. Please continue with the technical side of sailing Tally Ho, along with her new surroundings.
I loved the "live oak" guy. I would like to see the places you go AND the personalities you encounter.
I second that. Love to hear more details on the rigging and how it all works. How’s the handling and does the rudder trim work well.
This video is a banger! The subject matter is obviously what we've all been looking forward to for what feels like a decade! But the story, the people, the editing, the music, the color.... this is one of the best videos on the channel to date. Keep up the good work Leo and congratulations on the fruits of your labor and the labor of your excellent crew.
Great to see Tally Ho stretching her legs under sail after her rebuild, fantastic effort by everyone involved. Have a great summer.
The benefit of such a famous ship, is you will have no end of 3rd party video.
Such a gorgeous boat Leo, built with passion, love and the best craftsmanship.
Absolutely stunning. Everyone who has a hand in her rebirth should be rightly proud of what you have accomplished.
Just gorgeous seeing Tally Ho under full sail. You should produce a print with the oldest picture of her you can along side a picture of her now, I know I’d love to hang one in my home ( and a smaller print aboard my boat).
I'd buy one!
I've been hypnotised by this project for the last seven years. Words fail me. I think they fail everyone.
I cry because its the close of a chapter. But I cry too because its the beginning of a new chapter for each and every member of the rebuild crew. Good things are coming for everyone! What started out as one channel & one subscription, will blossom into many artisans with channels & projects of their own! I cant wait to see what's next for each of them!
Its wonderful to see Tally Ho spread her wings and fly north. I love the new content and the focus on people and their life stories. Lets not forget about the boats themselves though, tell us a bit more their backstory, their history, construction and/or renovation. Hip Hip Hoory!
Wasn't expecting Nick to be the one to break (I was already broken), thanks for keeping it in.
A lot of me never wanted the build to end selfeshly, but one thing i have looked forward to very much is Mr. Roy Childs being able to see this boat again. I hope the man is still around and that he will see her soon.
As soon as Tally Ho comes to England im making the trip to come and see this beautiful boat with my own eyes ❤
I've been binge watching Leo's channel since I came across it a couple of months ago. I swore I wouldn't skip ahead, but I couldn't resist watching the shake down cruise video. It's so nice to see her in the water after all the work that's been put into her, and to see some of the people who helped out enjoy the fruits of their labor. Pretty sure Leo didn't realize just how impactful the Tally HO project was going to be to so many people who have helped out and watched these video's when he first decided to rebuild her! Great job, fair winds and following seas Tally Ho.
What an awesome adventure! After all the hard work rebuilding Tally Ho, getting to enjoy the fruits of your labors is priceless. Adventures that make memories for a lifetime. One heck of a chosen family! Lots of love and true appreciation for the crew and you, Leo. Hat's off to you, sir: respect my dude!
Tally Ho under full sail wow what a beautiful sight.
I remember as a very small boy crossing to the Isle of White on a ferry (approx 1968) watching a race in Cowes week that was full of boats all with similar rigs to TH. I thought then it was amazing and knew it would be a memory I had to save. Not often but sometimes a few old cutters can be found scuttling up past the needles bound who knows where.
Seeing TH just brings it all back, happy days in the Solent messing about in boats.
Loved the build series and really looking forward to the adventures.
Take care be safe and have fun.
Hello Leo, I’ve been reading all the comments. Around the world it seems there are many have become very emotionally attached to “ Tally Ho” over the years. I’m yet another one of them.
Apart from seeing you drop anchor in Britain, I would love to see a photo montage of all the people who have physically worked to build “ Tally Ho” and where are they now. ( when you’ve got five minutes )
Nick was one of my favorite actors on the BBSea series! Amazing team!
I hope we keep them as a sponsor! Good commercials!
Oh Leo...... What a touching video. It really choked my up. You so perfectly depicted the true joy living and being human in the company of other loving and capable humans. Thank you so much for your excellence in creating these wonderful videos and sharing with us. Loved the "Hugathon". Such good friends and companions.
Tally Ho is absolutely beautiful under full sail!
So happy to see most of the build crew able to partake in her early shakedown. You are are blessed to have built friendships along this journey. The sunset shot was spectacular !! You could see the sadness, joy and love you all share for one another. What a special group of people to have been and will continue to be associated with.
I saw where Argonaut II had to be hauled out for timber repairs. I hope they will soon be in their way again. With minimal delay.
I have always enjoyed sailing. My first experience was aboard SV Invader also built as a racer in the early 1900’s. I was 9 years old at the time but it was an exciting experience in San Francisco Bay. Both my dad and grandfather sailed on her to Mexico and I have my grandfathers writing’s and tapes of that harrowing voyage.
That SV was also in the vintage movie Robinson Crusoe I believe once I wed by Douglas Fairbanks. I have photos of the vessel with silent movie stars aboard. I’d have to dig them out to refresh this old memory. SV invader was sold to multiple owners over the years and fell into disrepair. She was later bought and fully restored and I found her on the web offered for sale in Europe. She’s a grand old lady with her original rigging restored.
I envy you all to being able to bring this old girl full circle. She is a grand lady to be proud of.
Fair winds and following seas, Tally Ho!
Cheers
Watching in a parking lot in Yakima. The way you did the maps was really slick, keep it up. Fair winds Tally Ho!
Tally Ho sailing is a testament to what can be achieved with vision, determination a lot of hard work and friendships. Absolutely inspiring achievement.
How can so many great people converge on such a project? If only the world had more of this
The fruits of the labor of love with great people in an amazing place on the planet. Tally Ho, with all the sheets to the wind, is truly the site to behold. Congratulations to everyone involved!
It's been fantastic watching you rebuild Tally Ho, learning the techniques from you, and now seeing her under full sail is a real joy. But in this episode in particular we've seen one other piece of real craftsmanship: The team you built around you. Just as beautiful as Tally Ho herself.
Video of Tally Ho under sail is incredibly cathartic. I really enjoy watching her sail. More sailing!!!! :)
What has always been clear, Leo, is that you have extensive technical knowledge, craftsmanship, and great storytelling abilities. I would love to see these brought to bear on all the topics of sailing and seamanship -- sail trim, navigation, provisioning, racing strategy, etc. Introduce us to the continuing cast of characters that make it all possible, and give us the knowledge of how you make it happen, from cruising to racing to maintenance.
When Leo said " I'd like to give you all another hug", you could feel his heartfelt emotions and thanks for everyone's work on Tally Ho. Cheers
I can’t wait for Tally Ho to arrive in the UK, after all this time watching with huge interest the re-birth of this beautiful vessel so lovingly restored by these fabulous craftsmen and women. Brighton can’t wait
To watch Tally Ho under full sail on that eastside passage somehow made it all worth it! A yacht in every sense of the word! Kudos to all the crew and to you Leo for keeping the vision front and center! Sail on!
It just amazing to have experienced this build over the lat 6-7 yrs. The crew you who worked deserve so much appreciation. Leo, you are blessed to have have these people with you then and now afloat. ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!
@ 14:27 Tally Ho looks absolutely GLORIOUS dressed in her full suit of sails! She looks like she is quite nimble as you sailed her right up to the dock under sail . It almost looked like sailing a dingy ( although I know this is most likely not the case but you seasoned crew made it look that easy) . I’m sure that I am not alone in thinking that your builders crew really deserved this cruise. They have accomplished sooo much on this beauty of a vessel. Congrats tou you all and fair winds. BTW welcome to Canada. 🇨🇦
Thank you for the follow up video. Great to see Erica on this part of the trip. I enjoyed her funny and serious side of systems on the boat. Everyone has been great. Can't wait to see how all the Running Rigging is working out. I enjoyed seeing the Block building among other things. I hope you get the drone replaced soon, that's really nice for seeing the sail shape.
No other build on YT has brought me such joy. Leo and crew did an amazing job of bring back a piece of beauty but the crew that put it all together and the added work of documenting it all for us!! Just Bravo. As Nick said, 'Buy another boat and call me!' = we'll all be here! Encore!!
It brings a huge smile to my heart to watch you guys build this boat from scratch and them sail it across the seven seas congratulations Leo I hope you go on so many adventures on Tally Ho and so much more!
I've been folloving the whole adventure from the very begining from France, and i have to admit : YOU ALL ARE A TRUE BREATH in this world going nuts.... THANK YOU SOOOO MUCHHH for bringing smile, humanity, friendship and skills upfront. HUGE THANKS FROM PARIS.
I can't wait to see Tally and Leo sailing in the Fastnet!
Great job taking the suggestion of adding map to the videos showing the route. Always like when a channel takes feedback and makes it happen. That helps a lot for people following along wondering where you are.
Love the format of the sailing videos. Especially with all the build crew aboard. I think most of us just want the videos to continue. We’re attached to all of the Tally Ho family and of course the wonderful masterpiece she has become. I live not far from the Canadian southern gulf islands so I hope you enjoy them and will watch for you. Cheers!
I have followed you since the very start and am blown away by your achievements. Not only have you built a beautiful sailing yacht but it looks to me that you have restored the soles of all the people in your loyal crew . This achievement in its self is understandable given the giant of a man you are Leo . I am 60 now and so happy to see your dreams finally come true. Your videos are a joy to watch . The craftsmanship is incredible and inspirational. I hope and pray that we the viewers get to experience your adventures , I really do . I look forward to seeing the latest episode and watch everything several times . In recent days have re watched lots of old episodes as I take such joy at the construction process. I wish you and the crew fair winds and calm seas . Love you all .
It's great to see you all in the golden light enjoying the fruit of your labor. The way you animated the journey on the charts is neat- consider keeping that.
Leo, your ability to work so effectively with the volunteers and eventual crew of skilled craftsmen and women is rare. You led and managed the project with a deft touch, giving guidance to those who lacked experience and freedom to those who had a great deal, always with good cheer. And all the while maintaining the vision while knowing what many of us viewers did not - the amount of work to be done. Seeing the growth in skills and understanding of the volunteers, along with your exceptional ability to explain the processes and decisions you made from day one may have been my favorite part of the series. Wherever you sail, try to show us more of those things.
The departing crew who called their Tally Ho experience life-changing - they weren’t exaggerating. They all have an example of leadership, craftsmanship, and keeping to a goal that will always be with them.
From one Leo to another . The most incredible journey you have taken us on, in rebuilding Tally Ho from , the first set of drawings to this beautiful culmination of all the hard work over these last number of years, congratulations. No matter what happens in the future , generations to come will review in awe at what you have accomplished. So here is an Irish Blessing for you. “ May the fair winds blow for you , may the sea spray be gentle on your face and may Tally Ho carry you safely through all the great water ways of the world “ H L Cullen. an old sea dog from the shores of Galway Bay.
It has been a fabulous movie from the
Beginning. And had the great characters and Director 👍❤️
It' not only nice to see Tally Ho on sail, but also seeing the crew just having fun and a well deserved vacation. Cheers
Hey Leo and crew! Welcome to the friendliest and most beautiful of His Majesty’s overseas realms! I spent a fair number of years in those waters, serving in the Royal Canadian Navy. Prepare to be awed! Cheers!!
The drone shot of the boat reaching under full sail off that beautiful coastline was just magnificent. It is a great testament to all of the brilliant craftspersonship along the way, I think back to those people who did so much heavy work at the start that set the foundation. Well done 👍
Loved the chart “zoom” montages.
Fair winds tally ho!
Leo, you are proving to be a worthy example of a British sea captain. The craftsmanship in Tally Ho, and your great team are in keeping with the finest traditions of sailing. Don't become a Captain Bligh! Looking forward to the next video.
I can’t get enough of the sailing shots… hoping for a swift recovery for the drone!
You’ve built something really special, it’s been inspiring to watch over the years. All that hard work really shows, I don’t think she could be any more beautiful!
Leo, your format is just fine. Light hearted, yet informative. The quality of the videos is up there with the quality of your boat building (but you knew that from the success of the channel, which funded the boat).
Right now enjoy the boat, put out the video's, we are all coming along for the ride.
Oh and the people around you who you have mentored, coached and inspired. That is such a treasured spin off.
Welcome to Canada, hope you get some time to seek out some of the boat only hot springs around the island!
Still feels unreal to see it sailing. After all these very long two years!
It's taken him 6 years.
@@AnyoneCanSeeIt has been, in fact, Seven Years since Leo posted his first Tally Ho video, there, on the hard, in a field in Oregon, where he laid eyes on her for the first time. June 2017 😮
@@AnyoneCanSee The poster knows that, and was just making fun of Leo's response of "2 years" whenever asked how long it was going to take.
@@rickojames - Oh, I should have picked up on that as I've watched every episode. Whoops.
@@Chris.from.1950 - Yes, you are correct. I started watching during lockdown in 2020 and binge-watched every episode. I was just going off the fact that the first episode in which he starts working on the boat is listed as 6 years ago. The pace really picked up in the boatyard. It turned out to be a good thing in the end.
Watched every episode! Astounded by the quality of materials and workmanship involved. A true labour of love. The boat sits in the water so well, remembering all of the lead keel issues and ballast work. Leo, you got that right, well done and thankyou for the entertainment and quality of the videos. Enjoy, you deserve it!
Only watched the project from time to time, but it's one of those things that lives on in one's mind, no matter the practical outcome. Success is just a bonus, and is surreal. The boatbuilding videos have been inspiring and the project as a whole something to treasure. KUDOS to everyone involved. You've literally made history.
What a joy to see Tally Ho under sail. Bittersweet to see the build crew going their own way. Look forward to the sailing adventure part!
Loving the paper maps, especially the 'zoom in' technique!
It’s amazing to think we’ve seen this boat rebuilt from literally the keel up and now we’re seeing it sailing around ❤
Tears of joy for everyone in the crew!
A beautiful sailing area!
Oh my, so beautiful with Tally Ho among the islands.
Thank you thank you thank you.
Looking forward to more just sailing
Seeing all of your friends and crew cooking, eating, and celebrating on Tally Ho brings a big smile to my face. Thank you for taking us along. P.S. - I’d love to see and learn more about the day to day upkeep and function of the ship as it sails. Cheers and safe travels.