Sampson Boat Covideo

A very brief update from the Fal estuary

August 26, 2026 · 3 min · 141K views · River Fal, Cornwall

What this video covers

Leo Goolden has returned to the United Kingdom with Tally Ho, anchoring the vessel in the river Fowl near Falmouth following a passage from Ireland.0:10 After spending time in Bristol and Somerset visiting family and friends, he moved the boat to a quiet anchorage to perform post-passage maintenance and cleaning.1:08 The transition from a long-term, goal-oriented project to a period of relative downtime requires adjustment, as he balances administrative tasks and video editing with the need to relearn how to relax.1:41 Future plans include preparing Tally Ho for the Fastnet race, though specific winter sailing destinations remain undecided.2:40 He continues to manage the boat's upkeep while catching up with people in the local area.1:20

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