Want some inspiration mixed with humor from a charismatic young guy who knows how to get things done?
Try watching Leo Goolden as he brings back the 47’ teak-planked TALLY HO to the glorious gaff cutter she was when launched over a hundred years ago in England. This vessel, designed by Albert Strange, lies under a shed in Sequim, WA, that Leo built next to the shop/apartment he rejuvenated—helped out occasionally by Poncho the parrot and Brian the dog.
The backstories, and there are many, can be found on Leo’s website, his Facebook postings, and on the Albert Strange Association’s TALLY HO pages.
In addition, Leo wrote a piece on TALLY HO for SOUNDINGS Magazine – “Tally Ho, Adventure! The Quest to Put a 1927 Fastnet Winner Back on the High Seas”.
November 26, 2017 – Episode 10: Deck Hatches & Rollerskates (& Why I have This Amazing Workshop)
In this video, I brace the hull of the boat in preparation for removing the deck and take off some deck hatches. I get a visit from a lovely English girl and also get my first voluntary labour from a very tall neighbour. Oh, and I buy some funky Roller Skates!
Tom Roderick says:
I’m enjoying following this huge project and watching you, your friends, and helpers proceed with your work restoring Tally Ho and capturing it on video. This puts me in mind of Lin and Larry Pardey and their boat building and sailing adventures and reading about them in their many books, especially Lin’s wonderful book, “Bull Canyon”. You should have great stories to tell and many eager readers should you ever commit them to print. We hope you do. Thank you for sharing this adventure with us.
Daniel Jones says:
You have a good attitude for a project like this one. I know that you have moments of discouragement but it looks like you are able to focus on the task at hand. Leave those blinders on!!!
Daniel Jones says:
This is a great project. And he is going about it very systematically.
Steven Feinstein says:
I have enjoyed imensely the first 10 videos. Leo’s competency seems to include engineering, sailing, boatbuilding and photography. All done with a great attitude and sence of humor.
Tim, could you tell us a bit about your background and how you became proficient in so many things?
Trevor Gunning says:
Followings with interest…
Robert Moskowitz says:
Enjoyable to watch. Looking forward to seeing further progress!
Al Gallant says:
I have been following your video’s and think that your an inspiration. Keep up the good work and for get the nay- sayers.
Philip McLean says:
You’ve got a great setup there! Great friends, and so glad they want their shop & tools to get some good use. Tim is a great guy! Glad you’ve got some support from friends back home as well. All the best and Happy Turkey Day. Liked the jams btw. Nice blues guitar
Peter Gossell says:
I am really enjoying these videos. What a great can-do attitude.