Sampson Boat Co · video

What this video covers

Tally Ho, a traditional gaff-rigged vessel, maintains a pace of over 200 miles per 24 hours during a transatlantic passage from Florida to Falmouth.2:10 The crew manages significant chafe on the peak halyard caused by contact with chafe guards installed on the gaff.4:54 To resolve this, they replace the damaged line and stitch a custom leather wrap over the gaff to protect the new halyard from the shrouds.5:48 Navigation in the North Atlantic involves monitoring radar and AIS during periods of thick fog and variable winds.11:31 The crew enforces a safety protocol requiring life jackets during night watches, when working alone on deck, or when the sails are reefed.12:32 They utilize jack lines and tethers for movement between the cockpit and the bow.12:55 Maintenance tasks include traditional whipping of line ends to prevent fraying instead of using a hot knife.13:18 The crew celebrates crossing the halfway point by distance while maintaining a diet of fresh tuna caught during the passage.7:22

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