Tally Ho getting really interesting

Minn said:
Agreed. Am doing so.
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The most recent episode reminded me that 15 years ago, I posted on the old classic boat forum here on YBW, asking what a futtock was.

It was a certain user by the name of Mirelle that was kind enough to explain to me.

In Cowes over winter we're going to have a series of monthly film nights, starting at the beginning (where else!), perhaps watch 3, then a beer break, then 3 more. Take us most of the winter to catch up.
 
burgundyben said:
The most recent episode reminded me that 15 years ago, I posted on the old classic boat forum here on YBW, asking what a futtock was.

It was a certain user by the name of Mirelle that was kind enough to explain to me.

In Cowes over winter we're going to have a series of monthly film nights, starting at the beginning (where else!), perhaps watch 3, then a beer break, then 3 more. Take us most of the winter to catch up.
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What a fabulous idea! Would you mind if I were to steal it and try an east coast copy?

Mirelle in her old home:





Mirelle now has a very suitable new owner, Johnathan Evans, who takes proper care of her and sails her well and she pops up in Cowes from time to time...




Come to think of it, since Minn is Mirelle’s Nutshell dinghy, and is still with her, maybe I should change my name again ..

Mirelle and Minn, demonstrating the Claud Worth method of hoisting the dinghy aboard, courtesy of Johnathan Evans:

 
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Minn said:
What a fabulous idea! Would you mind if I were to steal it and try an east coast copy?
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Of course. I haven't even found a venue yet, I'm sure one of the clubs or maybe the museum might host it.

I'm not sure if youtube has the right quality for a big screen, need to check that out.

Isn't futtock just the funniest word. Its just too much like a contraction of **** and buttock.
 
As I am laid up at the oment(me not CdG) I watched all of Tally Ho from beginning to end last week. It was great to take my mind off things. But from Minn above, I have no idea that hoisting s dinghy aboard like that was from Worth, but it is what I do on CdG then invert on the foredeck.
 
pyrojames said:
But from Minn above, I have no idea that hoisting s dinghy aboard like that was from Worth, but it is what I do on CdG then invert on the foredeck.
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What's the specific technique being attributed to him? Presumably it’s something more cunning than just using a headsail halyard to lift the dinghy onto the foredeck?

Pete
 
Yes. There is a description in “Yacht Cruising”.

It works for cutters with inner forestays and running back stays.

You use a halyard (eg staysail halyard) for the fore end of the dinghy, and a handy billy hooked into an eye on the runner pendant at the height you can reach for the aft end. You put two boards, or indeed inflatable fenders, between dinghy and hull and haul away. If you leave the dinghy just out of the water it won’t bump you as the tide turns. If you are getting under way, hoist the dinghy to deck level and spin it upside down and drop it onto the deck / coachroof. This can be done single handed.
 
Minn said:
Yes. There is a description in “Yacht Cruising”.

It works for cutters with inner forestays and running back stays.

You use a halyard (eg staysail halyard) for the fore end of the dinghy, and a handy billy hooked into an eye on the runner pendant at the height you can reach for the aft end. You put two boards, or indeed inflatable fenders, between dinghy and hull and haul away. If you leave the dinghy just out of the water it won’t bump you as the tide turns. If you are getting under way, hoist the dinghy to deck level and spin it upside down and drop it onto the deck / coachroof. This can be done single handed.
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Ok. Apart from using two separate tackles for the ends of the dinghy, whereas I've fitted mine with a three-point bridle and use a single halyard, it sounds exactly like what I've done for years and never considered to be any kind of specialist technique.

I can and do do it single-handed, though it all goes more smartly if I have someone else to work the halyard while I control the dinghy, particularly as it comes over the rail.

Pete
 
Minn said:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sequim,_Washington

Climatically, could hardly be better.

32 miles from Port Townsend. Or, in North American terms, a stone's throw away...
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One thing that we like about Leo is his videos aren’t just perhaps dry boat building, lofting, measuring, cutting, fitting (nearly :)) ones.

He always tries to inject something personal into his films. The parrot cracks us up, I’m in love with Cecca and the scenery around “Squim” is stunning.

Olympic Mountains, who knew?
 
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XDC said:
I have no idea what you are talking about.

In episode 7 Leo and a friend go for a hike in Deer Park, part of the Olympic Mountain range.

Care to explain the grammar lesson?
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Leo mentions the peninsular (sic) in the About page of his web site (http://sampsonboat.co.uk/about/).

The Olympic Mountains (US version!) is on the peninsular, appropriately enough.

What needs explaining? You must either have a dictionary and/or can Google.

BTW Leo also says he is from the same city where I spent all my schooldays. So I was motivated to send a donation.

Mike.
 
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