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What this video covers

Tally Ho, a restored wooden yacht, is currently moored in a mud berth in Penrhyn, near Falmouth, UK.1:17 Mud berths allow vessels to sit securely in the silt during low tide, which reduces marine growth on the hull and provides stability during winter storms.2:03 Because the boat sits in an established depression in the mud, it remains upright as the tide recedes.5:18 After a period of rest following a transatlantic passage, the crew is preparing the vessel for the Fastnet race, marking the 100th anniversary of the boat's 1927 victory.10:34 Planned winter maintenance includes rig adjustments to improve sailing performance, general woodwork, and varnish work, potentially requiring a haul-out or a shed for protection.11:05 The owner intends to continue sailing locally before winter, while also seeking professional delivery or regatta crew opportunities.12:10 Future content will document these technical upgrades, training maneuvers, and retrospective footage from the boat's restoration and recent passages.13:17

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