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Leo Goolden and Marit sail the 47-foot Tally Ho from Dartmouth to Lyme Regis, a small, tidal harbor on the south coast of the United Kingdom.1:59 To enter the drying port, they time their arrival for a spring high tide.2:49 During the overnight passage, they maintain speed under downwind conditions and heave to offshore at 3 a.m. to wait for sufficient water depth.3:34 Upon arrival, they moor Tally Ho against the harbor wall, using a fisherman’s anchor and a weighted line to keep the stern tight to the quay as the tide recedes.7:50 Goolden manages the boat's list during the drying process by adjusting weight on the side deck.7:28 The crew visits the Lyme Regis Boat Building Academy before planning their next departure, noting that they must leave during the current spring tide cycle to avoid being trapped by insufficient water depth during upcoming neap tides.8:38

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