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Leo Goolden and his crew are vacating their long-term workshop in Port Townsend to prepare the 1927 gaff cutter Tally Ho for a return to the United Kingdom.0:10 The team intends to compete in the 2027 Fastnet race, marking the centenary of the vessel's original victory.Watch To facilitate the transition, the crew spent weeks packing seven years of accumulated boatbuilding tools, including a Minimax table saw, bandsaw, and planer-thicknesser, into a storage trailer for future use.11:54 Before departing, Bob installed ratlines and rat boards on the shrouds to improve access to the rig and prevent the lines from pulling together under the climber's weight.1:12 With the workshop lease concluded and the boat cleared for departure, the crew set sail from Port Townsend to begin winter cruising and continued maintenance.15:36 The project now shifts from a stationary restoration phase to an active sailing and preparation schedule.

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