Tally Ho: Historic Boat Review

Welcome aboard the gorgeous Tally Ho, a storied 1910-built gaff-rigged cutter that has recently been meticulously restored.

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Bert Vermeer
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Tally Hos' spacious cockpit, winches close at hand. Alaskan yellow cedar decking with teak trim. The original main sheet gibe buffer is visible over the bronze tiller. Note the high bulwarks without lifelines. (Photo/ Bert Vermeer)
Tally Ho's spacious cockpit, with winches close at hand. Alaskan yellow cedar decking with teak trim. The original main sheet gibe buffer is visible over the bronze tiller. Note the high bulwarks without lifelines. (Photo/ Bert Vermeer)

This is not going to be your typical Practical Sailor boat review. Not by any stretch of the imagination. You will not be able to search the market for comparable vessels and prices. There are none. But if you’re interested in what a determined, talented individual and a team of dedicated volunteers and professionals can accomplish, you may be interested in this review.

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Bert Vermeer
As a coastal cruise (and occasional racer & ocean crosser), Bert Vermeer has sailed the coast of British Columbia for over 40 years. With his wife Carey & daughter Nicky (and eventually granddaughter Natasha) in tow, Bert has gained an appreciation for the fabulous cruising grounds of the Canadian west coast. Based on his experience as a hands-on boater, he established a marine based business after completing his police career. Bert stays busy during the winter months dabbling in You Tube sailing videos and writing tales of summer adventures, awaiting blue skies and warm winds.

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2 COMMENTS

  1. Wonderful restoration history! Would be nice to include the financial commitment to this fantastic enterprise. This reminds me of the schooner, Tabor Boy out of Marion Mass used as an ocean going teaching instrument for Tabor Academy.

  2. That’s a question on many watcher’s minds. Leo is not about to divulge that information either. What’s remarkable is that this project was completed through his You Tube channel and the participation of a group of volunteers and eventually professional employees. Looking back at the first episodes it’s hard to believe how this project developed a life of it’s own, funded by watchers. Thanks for the comment!