Yacht Tally Ho

11/01/2026

I'm a bit late sharing this post ... I was away getting my own little AS out of the water for the winter.

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10/27/2026

This is Falmouth Harbour, a few weeks ago. Underneath this water is an extraordinary ecosystem - seagrass meadows, ancient maerl beds, oysters, crabs, lobsters, and countless species of fish and other marine life. This variety of life is key to the local fisheries, including the famous Falmouth working boats that harvest oysters sustainably under sail.

There are currently plans to dredge a huge area of the harbour as part of a major redevelopment, removing around 650,000 cubic metres of seabed to accommodate cruise ships and other large vessels.

Falmouth has always been a working port, and I appreciate that some development and modernisation may be necessary, but there are serious concerns about the environmental impact of this proposal.

Decades of maritime activity have left toxic pollutants buried in the seabed, and dredging risks releasing these into the water, potentially damaging marine life throughout the estuary. Cornwall Wildlife Trust have raised grave concerns about the environmental testing carried out so far, and local fishermen have talked of significant fishery damage experienced after far smaller dredging operations in the past.

There’s a petition calling for more thorough environmental assessments and safeguards before any dredging is approved. Please read it for yourself and consider adding your name!

https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-destructive-dredging-of-falmouth-harbour-and-redevelop-responsibly

10/21/2026

Starting to down-rig Tally Ho... the bowsprit is coming right off and going inside the shed for some modifications!

10/17/2026

Been there.... 😁

10/15/2026

Doing some varnish-repairs on the topmast today. Don't drop the brush!

10/11/2026

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

The gaff cutter Tally Ho has been attracting crowds to the Beaulieu River.

The historically significant sailing yacht has drawn a huge public following during her rebuild ahead of the boat's return to the Fastnet Race to mark the centenary of her 2027 win.

British boatbuilder and sailor Leo Goolden – who bought Tally Ho for $1 and has worked with a dedicated group to restore her over seven years.

Read about the remarkable story of the rebuild here: https://www.yachtingworld.com/yachts-and-gear/how-this-boatbuilder-and-youtuber-restored-the-1910-1-wreck-tally-ho-157104?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fpractical-boat-owner%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F730817842

10/04/2026

For anyone who isn't aware, the village of Buckler's Hard itself is a historically maintained site where many ships were built over centuries. The Yacht Harbour is just a hundred or so metres further upriver.

Ah, of course Leo said similar ... how silly of me. ☺️

Open House / Mon 5th Oct / Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour

I’m delighted to be able to invite folks to come and see Tally Ho tomorrow between 2pm and 4pm at Bucklers Hard Yacht Harbour on the Beaulieu River, Hampshire.

Apologies for the late notice - I’m working around some weather constraints and have also been away from the boat for a little while. But I’m very excited to meet some of you tomorrow!

If you’re able to come, please park in the Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour car park and check in at the marina reception for directions to the boat. If you can't make it, there will be plenty of other events like this in the future!

Buckler’s Hard is a historic riverside village which was once a thriving shipyard, and you can still visit the slipways where ships for Nelson’s fleet at Trafalgar were built. I highly recommend making a day of it if you have the time!
Big thanks to all the folks at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour for being so accommodating and generous with their time and facilities.