An Interesting Character: Leo Sampson Goolden

A true craftsman, a true romantic - and a salty sailor.

The story that is unfolding is one of inspiration.


Yachting World Magazine:

• 2015 article: Did you sail that thing here?’ – solo across the Atlantic in a Folkboat

http://sampsonboat.co.uk/

Some great stories on his site...

• "...on a mission to rebuild a 107-year old English sailing yacht called Tally Ho. Designed by Albert Strange in 1909, she is a well-known and important historic vessel – but after many adventures she was left in a remote port in Oregon to rot for decades, despite some valiant attempts to rescue her. I bought her and moved her to the Olympic Peninsular earlier this year, and am now starting to rebuild her from the keel up..."
•  http://sampsonboat.co.uk/tally-ho-will-sail-again/

 Sampson Boat Co YouTube Channel - has great videos

Leo's Story, Part-1

Leo's Story, Part-2