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The restored wooden sailing vessel Tally Ho completes a shakedown cruise through the San Juan Islands in Washington state, accompanied by the 102-year-old motor yacht Argonaut 2.Watch The crew navigates from Port Townsend to Decatur Island and later to Sucia Island, performing routine sail handling including backing the staysail and hoisting the jib.1:05 During the transit, a drone crashes into trees on a cliffside, requiring a retrieval operation by the crew.2:48 Upon reaching Decatur Island, the team moors at a community dock for a public viewing and picnic.6:27 The cruise concludes with the departure of several crew members, who return to Port Townsend aboard the vessel Best Day Ever.18:16 The voyage serves as a transition from the boat's multi-year restoration phase to active cruising, with the vessel preparing for a subsequent passage into Canadian waters.23:26

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