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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!

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.

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.

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.

The smile on your face as your lady spread her wings and caught wind for the first time in forever...

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.

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!

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!

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 ❤

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 !

That smile was priceless! As a viewer it is also dizzying to shift from a built item to a real sail boat. Incredible.

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 see, Leo can’t stop smiling. What a joy.

The smile on Leo's face was priceless. Congratulations for successfully saving this wonderful boat and thank you for posting.

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.

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 KZfaq. 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.

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!

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.

I built those cutters for Autometrix about ten years ago. It's neat to see our machines in action.

85 year old Vietnam veteran, Australian. Watched since day one. Didn't think I would live to see this day. Thanks to you all.

Smiling for 23 minutes straight! 😀

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 !!

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!

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.

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.

I've been watching Tally Ho videos from the beginning - Leo is a very accomplished, boat builder, project manager and now we can see he's an experienced sailor. perhaps his greatest skill is perseverance, he has the tenacity to finish the job

We celebrate our 54th anniversary this month and we thought back to our first wooden boat! Such beauty as we cleaned her up and studied the awesome love and craftsmanship that went into her. Such a special moment when you make your first voyage wetting the bottom. My oldest son and I have followed your rebuild since the beginning and we discuss it on Sundays when our children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren come together at our home for our Sunday dinner after church. I was able to follow faithfully for the first 4-5 years and than after a few heart attacks and heart surgery I was out of focus on your project. I was able to start catching up about a year and a half ago and I am so thankful to be able to be current from a few videos before you moved it to the dock. Thanks for all the pleasure you and your crews have given us. We admired all the people that joined the project with enthusiasm and great work effort as some learned and others gladly taught as they shared their knowledge. I absolutely loved how Leo has humbly shared his extensive experience and knowledge base coupled with his just as extensive base of outstanding ship builders who obviously appreciated his knowledge and they shared their expertise with him. That was such a great section for me to see and hear the camaraderie and excitement between them. You know when craftsman respect one another, and that was a high point for me. Thanks! Reed & Betty, 1970

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.

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.

I will be 85 years old on June 8th. I have enjoyed watching the professional build of Tally-Ho for the last two years. Beautiful sailboat. Well done sailboat craftsman!

It’s brilliant to see Tally Ho sailing after all the years of hard work to rebuild her. Well done Leo and all involved. 👍

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!!!!

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'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 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.

Very nice to see Tally Ho under sail outside of an antique photograph.

Whenever there is two boats on the water, it’s ALWAYS a race. Lol. Looks great guys!

I have watched since #3. I became a Pateron after watching #3, because the sheer audacity of the idea was the epitome of the best in humanity. It was clear to me that Leo could do it, and I was right. Many others also saw, at the beginning, that Leo would reach the end. This is the culmination of an amazingly brilliant man's multi-year drive to complete an "impossible" task. I am in tears. Congratulations!

The tag line “building for 7 years” 😳 can’t believe I have been watching from day one. How life flies by.

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...

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!

Congrats on first sail. Great workmanship, beautiful boat, I love it.

Those wonderful smiles say it all! If Leo ever stops smiling let him know we all appreciate him taking us along for the ride! Fair winds and following seas!

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.

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

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 few years of sailing one metre R/C yachts . Taught me that all sails are not born equal . Looking at your sail set and undeniable performance You have been blessed with the ultimate quality and highest performing sails available . enjoy . I can hardly wait to see her under full canvas . I am fairly confident that the balance and handling will become a bonus from the original design . Hat,s off to Tally Ho,s designer . The subtle improvements made by Leo are all coming together .

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.

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!

She looks absolutely amazing. Love sailing. Last week i had a charter Bavaria rented for a week. We were only motoring, but on last day engine died. We had to sail to Primošten and send away team on dinghy for 50l of diesel, bc we thought that we are out. Turned out, it was just clogged fuel filter from plastic particles of cheap plastic fuel tubing… It was new boat too. 3 hours of sailing in 5kt wind was very relaxing tbh without the noise of that Volvo engine. Not very fast, but nice.

Hi Leo and team! I've been watching you guys since you started building Tally Ho. It is so amazing to see what you have achieved during all these years. Your dedication and endurance with this project is truly inspiring! I can feel your enthusiasm when you set sail for the first time. It must have felt amazing 😍! Congratulations 👏🎉 Best Christian

The grin on your face couldn't get wider. We've all waited for this day.

I dont usually get emotional while watching youtube. The smile on Leo's face is priceless!! To see her under sail is amazing!!

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.

@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.

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 ❤

Your smiles say it all. She's beautiful. Thanks for taking us on this journey with you.

The looks on your faces when she was making way was superb. You all looked so happy, and you should be! Very well done! Wishing you fair winds.

Tally Ho is the most singularly beautiful human-made thing on the planet.

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.

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?

Absolutely beautiful!!! Brought tears of joy to this old lady's eyes! And the first man overboard exercise was perfection!

Have been following this for ages.Found about this during the Covid lockdown. Congrats, this is inspiring. Regards from Argentina!

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!

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.

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, I've been watching your weekly videos virtually since the beginning of this journey, It's mind-blowing to think it has been nearly 7 years, So, when I finally saw Tally Ho under way and under sail, it literally brought tears to my eyes. I know you have more work to do before you set sail on your first real expedition, but I want to congratulate you and your team, old and new,, on a historic restoration of a boat that would have been otherwise lost forever. Cheers!

Terminal Goose Bumps watching her first moments of sailing after all these years.

14:56 EXTREMELY IMPRESSIVE catch with your foot, sir!! GREAT maneuvering, Leo, to bring the boat perfectly alongside the hat!! Excellent drill all around!!

That is a beautiful boat, and I can't even begin to imagine how proud and pleased you must be with the result of all your labours.

Beautiful. Im sat here with a big cheesy grin and feeling warm inside. thank you.

You ARE a boat builder and a sailor. Your smile said it all.

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

Congratulations and so cool to see her under sail having watched every episode! One notable shot for me was the closeup of some of the blocks/pulleys which drove home that those were all hand-crafted, such a testament to the attention to build quality throughout the whole boat. Can't wait for more sailing videos to come!

That was AWESOME! After all these years following you, to see her sail is magnificent! And the joy on your face was unmistakable!❤

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

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.

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've done bit of filmmaking and my share of travels, but I'm not sure I've seen anything more beautiful than these 2 lovingly hand crafted boats cutting through Puget sound, having watched all the care and craft that went into making that a reality. Thank you for sharing this with the world

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.

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)

So happy for you Leo. Your work ethic and attention to detail are inspiring. Add to that your humility and kind nature makes this one of my favorite channels.

Tipp for the Drone, if you catch it out of the air, flip it quick 90 degree to the right or left and then back. That’s dji’s savety of. Great vid tho and nice to see the evolution of that shipbuild.

She moves like a song. So EXCELLENT!

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!

Very few things I see on the web these days make me smile. I actually felt a wellspring of joy seeing this old boat ripping along off of PT. I hope we get to see you somewhere on the Salish Sea sometime this summer. Look for Salt Maiden on your AIS, in the water finally after 3 years of refitting.

What a wonderful story of a wonderful boat , thank you Leo and all of the people involved for bringing this beauty back to the water.

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.

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.

Leo, I have been following you from the beginning of the project and now you sailed with Tally Ho for the first time! It is amazing and I wish you and your team many beautiful and eventful sailing trips with Tally Ho. Greetings from a sailor of Germany 👍🏻

AMAZING!! I've been following since the wood was milled on that crazy giant sawmill. To see Tally Ho at sail was just incredible, I actually got a little emotional lol. The sense of accomplishment must be insane. She's a beautiful boat built by some very talented men and women. Congratulations and happy sailing.

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 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

Hi, from North Devon , England. Have followed the restoration from day one, so much hard work and perseverance, you really deserve this moment Leo, major congratulations! She looks absolutely stunning under sail. All the best, Paul.

So beautyfull to see Tally Ho under Sails in her natural element. 👍👍👍 Thanks Leo, Crew & all others who realized this idea, made it real & shared the whole process with us. 👍👍👍 Mast & Schotbruch & immer eine Handbreit Wasser unter dem Kiel. LG from northern Germany.

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.

What a glorious sight. Tally Ho under sail. The smiles on your faces is priceless. Congratulations 🎉

The sails and rigging add so much character! They're beautiful. The smiles hardly capture the emotion that I'm certain warms your insides. The feeling of having created something so complex, so proper, doesn't come often in life. You're the pride of the West Coast, probably more like the world. Well done! from the central Philippines.

New sails? Exciting. New gaff-rigged sails? Exhilarating. Hoisting new gaff-rigged sails for the first time? Thrilling. Hoisting Tally Ho's new gaff-rigged sails for the first time? Hang on, I'll check my thesaurus... nope, no words to describe it! Well done Leo, she's a beauty! EDIT: "It's just like sailing a Laser." Loved that comment Leo!