Yacht Tally Ho

Yacht Tally Ho Rescue the Albert Strange yacht Tally Ho. Tally Ho has now been restored. At Present Gordon Scott from still runs this page.
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In January 2017, Tally Ho became at serious risk. The set up a website, this page and a campaign to save her from the chainsaws ... quite literally. In May, 2017, after much care, thought and caution by all concerned, Leo Goolden (sampsonboat.co.uk) bought her and soon afterwards He and we together funder her move to Sequim, where Leo will restore her to seaworthiness. Fr

om there he plans a slow sail to the UK for a full fit-out and hopes to participate in the Fastnet centenary race in 2025. The , of wjich Leo is now a member, will follow progress.

Probably time for my periodic reminder:This page predates Leo's ownership and was set up as part of the effort to find a...
08/29/2026

Probably time for my periodic reminder:

This page predates Leo's ownership and was set up as part of the effort to find a saviour for her.
Leo was that saviour.

Now the page just follows him and Tally Ho.
This page is not monetised in any way.

Support TALLY HO; http://www.sampsonboat.co.uk/supportBecome a Pat...

08/25/2026

Being back in the UK after all this time has been a very odd experience, and it's already had it's ups and downs. After the initial excitement of return (and the hangover) had worn off, I was left with a sense of anti-climax. Having had a driving purpose for many years, I just didn't know what to do with myself. Thankfully I realised I just needed to get off the boat for a bit, and a long visit to Bristol and Somerset to see friends and family bought me back down to earth.
Now, back aboard Tally Ho, I've retreated to a remote anchorage to tidy the boat up after the long passage and spend some time alone. I've been walking in the woods and swimming in cold water. I'm starting to re-learn how to relax, and this new chapter of life is starting to sink in. I'm still not quite sure what happens next, but I'm beginning to feel really good about it!

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Tally Ho's dinghy in the Fal estuary / Tally Ho anchored in the background.

08/21/2026

Chasing the magnificent PELLEW just to the East of the Isles of Scilly.

08/21/2026

I still can't get over being back in Falmouth, and back in the UK... it's very surreal and a little overwhelming, but totally amazing!
I'm working on editing footage from Ireland and from our trip across the Irish sea into Cornwall, and I'm just blown away by how many people came out to sail with us and to wave us in from Pendennis point - thanks to all!
I've been lying very low while I come to terms with being here, but am getting excited about more adventures soon...

08/15/2026
08/14/2026
08/07/2026

Tally Ho is home!
We sailed into Falmouth last night with an entourage of beautiful vessels - thank you to everybody who sailed out to meet us.

We've sailed 4345 miles from Fort Lauderdale Florida, and over 14k miles from Port Townsend where we launched Tally Ho into the Pacific Ocean ...not to mention the 7 years it took to rebuild the boat.

Lots more to come, but for now... it feels bloody good to be back!

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