What this couple are doing is amazing and I for one am astonished at what they've achieved in 18 months. This was no project for the faint hearted and I think they will reap a huge reward when they are finally able to stand back and admire it finished and to enjoy what they have rebuilt from virtually nothing. Well done guys - the world needs more like you and less of the other sort 👍♥️

I think it was you that 'introduced' me to Simon and Gemma, and I've been watching them and Sarinda ever since. They have taken on an enormous task, and are succeeding.

Credit where credit is due ! They have yhe faith to carry on renovating, buying, measuring and fixing. Great work this couple have done

Thank you for coming back to this - I was wondering what had happened and where the restoration was up to. Looking forward to another update next year.

I've been watching Gemma and Simon for a while. Not that I'd ever build a boat, I'm not even a wood guy. But I enjoy them and their channel and are glad you continue to support them as well. A lot of my subscriptions are more about liking the person or persons making the videos, this channel is part of that too.

It's called a LABOR of love for a reason, and those two appear to have the love they need to overcome the obstacles. I hope they continue to get the support of those who are able to provide it. Thanks for sharing David.

I've been watching Ship Happens almost since the start when it appeared on my KZfaq feed. They're a brilliant couple with a 'never say die' attitude, and I love Gemma's wonderful Liverpudlian accent. They'll get there. I have no doubt about that.

I've been watching Ship happens for about 8 months now and the build is a marathon, not a race the work this couple have put in along with some friends every now and then is just mind blowing.... Keep up the good work ship happens 💪🎉

I’ve been following ship happens for a long time, great couple and … it will make a fabulous Pirate ship 😂

Gemma is a trouper - something about her demeanour and enthusiasm tells me she is the driving force behind the project !!

Ty David, so glad you did a follow up on Simon and Gemma's progress. Keep up the great work.

Just getting materials on board looks extremely challenging. A prime example of youthful enthusiasm tackling each obstacle as it presents itself. Cannot imagine anyone over "a certain age" who wouldn't look at this and immediately dismiss out of hand any idea of restoration. Hat's off to Simon and Gemma.

What a wonderful couple. (and boat) I hope you will return when they are finely done in a couple of years or so 🤣

So good to see you back at Ship Happens. I started watching their channel after you featured them on your channel last time. What a great couple! They are doing a fabulous job of restoring Sarinda, bit by bit. So thankful you introduced them on your channel and I hope they get a lot more subscribers this time around. They are truly an inspiration to never give up on one's dream!!

It’s incredible how much work they have done in 18 months. They have a business they run they have two children and many other commitments I’m sure. Each of those frames and stringers must take days to replace. They take stuff home they created a steam contraption to bend the wood to the shape of the boat. They have left that horrible ‘ceiling’ so that they can have access to insert frames. Putting this boat on the hard would be prohibitively expensive. They will put it on the hard when they have work they absolutely must do on the dry. And it already floats. On very high tides it’s a good job they have so many anchors to stop her drifting. Stop putting these people down -they are preserving a piece of their country’s history and that should be worth a lot of encouragement and praise.

Gemma and Simon are the best, I started watching from the beginning and have fallen in love with Sarinda too. I look forward to each weeks episode albeit somewhat impatiently to see her progress and how she is being transformed. I also love how well Gemma and Simon work together along with the volunteers. I have truly appreciated John (Robbo) Robertson and his willingness to lend a hand in Sarinda's restoration.

wow they have done a lot of great work!

I have never seen such a hard working couple! I watch them weekly in ore of what they are doing with Sarinda, they will succeed, they wont except anything less. Such a lovely funny couple 🙌🙌

I've been watching Simon and Gemma's progress on Sarinda since you first profiled them. Thanks for that. Their progress is undaunted and they have made significant progress on the project. One thing that nobody mentioned is that all the power used is off grid, mostly solar and wind generated with occasional generator use on heavy power days. They are environmentally conscious people who properly dispose of everything they remove. Also of note is the 'rewards' program Gemma runs where you can buy specially framed and notated copper nails that were removed during wood replacement. "You can own your own piece of history." Along with the repairs they are also studying how to properly operate the boat once finished and have attended many classes on navigation and operation of larger vessels. It's been a fascinating journey for them so far and I intend to watch them sail Sarinda across the channel to attend the 2029 D-Day celebrations.

What's this now? A mash-up of my two favourite UK boat vloggers? Am I dreaming? My grandparents grew up not a mile from where the Sarinda is anchored. I love hearing Gemma's accent, she sounds like family.

A fantastic update on such an old relic of our past. I remember you taking us aboard this boat David back almost 2 years ago and pondered to my self that this is going to be hard work and lots of patience. Slowly but surely it's coming together with a painstaking love and an ambition to bring this boat/ship back to life in all it's glory of a time stood still. What they have achieved here is so much in so little time, I do hope, and believe they will make it for the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo. Thank you David. 🖖👍 And good luck Simon and Gemma.

They know the difference between a vision and a dream, they can “see” the rebuilt boat and are working to the completion. My hats off to this amazing couple. Thanks David for the update and guiding my attention to this project.

They should be commended for all their hard work!

I have so much respect for these people. Thank you again, David! You give us the best! This really is amazing. Really worthy of respect. 👍👍

Rarely will you ever find a couple taking on a project this unique. They are totally committed and love working together on it. I really enjoy following on their KZfaq channel. The chemistry and humor are amazing. And with all this going on they are creating videos and documenting it all.

My gosh. The scoop of the decade. You actually caught Jenna with her hair down. I've been enjoying their adventure since you pointed this "can do" couple out last year. Blood, sweat and tears and tremendous joy. Ship Happens has it all.

It's an incredible journey so far. You see a couple of good folks, and their kids too, who just are so welcoming. Fact is, Gemma and Simon are quite gifted. If there is anything they do not know how to accomplish, they dive in and learn it. Inspiring family certainly. I expect like many others who watch, well an old guy like me just is motivated to get my pile of projects done because there is something so addictive about transforming forgotten bits of history from the brink of simply disappearing into history. Awesome indeed. Thank you for sharing this with us.

I think they are treating this project as lots of smaller projects that will eventually all come together! It is the only realistic way you could consider something as monumental as this rebuild, without being overcome with despair! I am extremely impressed by their energy and determination!

A GREAT EXAMPLE THAT'S THE WAY COUPLE SHOULD BE GET TOGETHER AND COMPLETE WHAT DECIDED TO OBTAIN AND HAVE. BEAUTIFUL COUPLE

good luck guys it will be fantastic when its done

In between restoring Sarinda, they've also refurbished a fishing boat, and they have a campervan conversion business to run as well!! They are truly mental! I love 'em!

Gemma and Simon are highly admirable in their endeavor,I salute their vision.

Lovely couple doing a fantastic job, and well done David flying the flag for them as it were.

As a retired Carpenter in a seaside Sailing, boating community, in the US, dating back to the 1630's, I love seeing things like this. They doing it right, in any boat, home restoration...the skeleton, foundation must be solid, to start...best of Luck to Simon and Gemma... SUGGESTION Is there a local HS, tech school that does Wooden boat restoration. Contact them looking for volunteers, gives the kids a good opportunity to gain experience

They are a lovely couple. And they have a remarkable perseverance 👍👍

A very nice presented video of a very nice couple restoring a bit of history of a once war time vessel albeit now dressed as a pleasure cruiser

Great to see an old boat like that getting restored.

So excited to see an update on this project!!! Congratulations to them🎉

She will be a beautiful lady when she’s finished keep up the good work to the both of you!!!

Considering it's mostly just the two of them, it's mightily impressive what they've done in such a short time. If they keep it up, and I have a hunch that they will, they'll have the boat ready before(!) 2029. They really mean business, these two(!).

I started watching with the very first videos and the progress has been fantastic - they will get Sarinda fully restored and it will be amazing to see her under way. It's definitely a labor of love!

Their channel is very entertaining, theyre absolutely unstoppable people.

I've been watching their videos for quite some time. Great couple and fantastic sense of humor. Gemma doesn't shy away from doing even the filthiest job and neither does Simon. Thanks for doing one bang-up job of showing what they have accomplished.

They’re doing a great job. I’m amazed at how much they’ve done since you last visited. Thanks for sharing.

Well, I knew you'd get along. What I didn't know (forgotten?- early Alz's?) is, that you already have made your acquaintance. How did I miss that? CoVid?. Or did I just not connect? Well, they were discovered independantly to you David but the update in toto was great. It's hard to keep the perspective of the achievments until you get someone like you doing a comparison. If I lived in England, I'd be there helping as well, shaping up history and honouring the past sacrifices of those Bulldog Brits, every single one of them. 2029 seems miles away but, as we know, time flies. I love the attitude of these two dedicated couple. Their efforts and achievements have been astounding. 🥰

They are so positive. I am sure they will have the boat ready for the D Day anniversary. I hope there will be others willing to give up a weekend or two here and there to help out. Thank you. Cheers.

I envy you two having each other and a shared goal.

Cheers, to you two from Vermont, USA. Dauntless to the last. Very, very few people ever taste the satisfaction of resurrecting a lost cause. You're on it and good on ya'. Imagine the glorious wonders an entire planet stuffed with Gemmas and Simons might actually perfect. You're good people.

I saw your original video in 2021 and they have done well to get where they are now.

So glad to see the update. They've done amazing work, and I can't wait to see her finished. Thank you for bringing us in.

A terrific channel to follow - they work hard with great humor, ingenuity, and a true love for the ship and its history.

I have been visiting "Ship Happens" every now and again and find then soldering on, good luck to them both.

Not sure what it is about Ship Happens. There are a million boat repair video channels on YT. Being from 'merica I don't always get the brit humor or slang but I don't miss a single episode. Some how watching Gemma using her Hoover or Simon making a gadget that helps repair the boat, you realize they are a dedicated couple that WILL restore that boat. Come hell or high water. TY for your exposure to their channel. They need all the help they can get.

Great to see Mr narrowboat Cruising the Cut giving you boat the big promotion. I have watched every single vlog from day one you won't be to long finishing the engine room another big milestone looking forward to the deck coming up in the summer. Well done you two it's a fantastic vlog conducted by two fantastic people 😎😎😎

From Australia, thanks for going back for this update. I love their dedication and work ethic.

I've been watching them each week since the beginning. I'm Always impressed with their positive attitude despite having huge obstacles to overcome at times.

I started following them when you featured them on a video a while back. 18mos? Is that what you said? I would have said longer than that. They work tremendously hard on that boat/ship/vessel. I will watch, quiet and utterly amazed at what they are doing. Thank you for the wide angle shot with the lighting. It doesn’t look that big until you see them in the thick of it working on a section. But it is bigger than it seems and the amount of work is incredible! Thank you for the follow up AND for introducing us to an amazing project being done by a FANTASTIC couple!!!

Much braver than me, kudos to them both.

Both these channels are proof there are still nice decent people left. More power to your elbow.

An heroic venture, and immensely valuable in many ways - regardless of how long it takes. Thanks for the update. Great work all concerned.

Do they really understand just how impressive their work efforts have been to us, the lay folk? Wow - they really are kicking it!

I did a major renovation on a circa 1890, three storey house...........and I can appreciate how difficult it is to build inside a an existing structure, and keeping it together while also hacking it apart. Mad respect for people that can get through projects like this.

Thank you for showing us this special couple!

I've been watching them for a while and I'm impressed with their work and the progress they've made. Having care for small craft and a brig for a while, I know something of what they have been doing. I will continue to watch their progress and looking to chip in a little with a donation or three this year. So, keep watching them, you will learn a lot and they'll get this done. You can bet on that.

When the ship hits the fan Simon and Gemma will be invaluable teammates to have around! They really wipe it up in the middle of a shippy situation. And that ain't no shipping ya! 👍😁 Thanks David for giving an update on them! Your video pales in comparison to the actual amount of work they've accomplished!

The Westerly sailboat sitting in the mud put a smile on my face. They are the perfect sailboat for tidal areas.

I love that couple, saving our heritage

Amazing hard working dedicated couple. I wish them success.

What an amazing, driven young couple.

I cannot imagine taking on such work…..very interesting vlog on what people are prepared to do

Cool historical ship, glad it's being restored , and hopefully they can enjoy all they're hard work once it complete. Cheers from the US...

Thank you David we have been following them ever since your last visit. We look forward to every one of your vlogs. Every time we see you at the tiller of a narrowboat you look like you are in you element. boat are always something special.

I've been watching their channel since they started at first you wondered if they had bit off more then they could chew but it's been fun to see their up to the task and how their going to complete the next challenge their talent with the cam cord and editing have grown great to watch Bill

I actually forgot this was on your channel,only 18 months ago? Seems longer than that,thanks for the update David, it's really looking great,glad these two are still going at it(the renovation,that is)

Wishing them all the best and hope they are afloat soon. Good update David.

So nice of you to support them. I weep and cheer in equal measure for what lies ahead of them. I wouldn't like to take on a project like this myself, but I envy them the fruits of their labour.

Huge transformation and success story unfolding here which will be a boat to be admired, once unMIREd.

THANKS for again featuring this splendid project

Thanks for the update! They're really moving along well!

I follow ship happens for a while now. I do so wish I could donate my wood working skills to them CHEERS Dave

I'm amazed at there tenacity and patience. They are doing an amazing job there, and have a very interesting KZfaq channel into the bargain. Love the drone shots 🙂

You blokes are doing a bloody mighty job. I'm a retired fisherman, and I love a nice timber boat. Keep up the great work. All the very best from Sputnik, Kay, and me, here in our bit of Australia 🇦🇺

Makes the woodwork I need to do on my boat seem like playing with a matchbox toy and it is only 53 years old They are doing a brilliant job

These two miracle workers are not sitting on their laurels to be sure. Cruising the Cut has also to be lauded, not only for the update of this historical project but for keeping the public’s interest going to ensure the outcome for this endeavor. 2029? I’d say 2026 thx

What an amazing couple, deserve all the support they can get xx

Glad you've been back to see progress, I was thinking about that original video you did a few weeks back!

I have watched their channel since chapter 7 and watched them give it all good and bad times well worth watching yes you do think they will never complete and suddenly the bits they work on are finished.

Wow, that's a labour of love. No way could I be arsed to do all that - I'd just look for a fibreglass or steel boat where all you might need to do is some epoxying or welding. But fair play to them; I hope they get to enjoy the boat when it's done.

Thanks to you David, I have followed this crazy couple ever since. Yes, they are crazy, but in the nicest most wonderful way. They are especially talented and most importantly of all steadfast and diligent in their work and outlook. A very hardworking couple. They are also a couple who have a most beautiful and symbiotic relationship. They are absolutely made for each other and that alone is an absolute joy to watch. I am more than confident that Sarinda will sail the seas and give Simon and Gemma much deserved pleasure. I expect that the day when Sarinda sails up the estuary to be not as far off as some may think. A wonderful update David. Your talents to summarise a story and present it succinctly was also very apparent in this. You too are worthy of much praise and I started following you many years ago when you were talking more about microphones and cameras than camper vans and canal barges.

18 months isnt along time ...interesting that you went back to see this. Are you going to check in with them on another 18 months or so? Love it when you revisit such...thanks.

Such a lovely status update on this fantastic project. Having someone looking on it from the outside with an open mind is a great pice of information/coverage! Thank you very much, 😁

I have watched their channel from the beginning. What a treat for me, one of my two favourite channels doing a video on the other!

It's fantastic to see a piece of history being brought back to life, great film, thank you

I remember that video. Restoration, done right, does take time. I have friends that restored a Lake wooden boat and they stripped it nearly all apart, redid all the wood with special finish and put it all back together. Done throughout the winter in their basement, then put it back together in the spring in a garage. It was absolutely gorgeous. If I remember correctly, I think the wood was Mahogany all over and finishing was time consuming, but well worth it. Hard work, but rewarding. Thanks David for updating us on their project. I wish them all the luck .

it takes a longtime i know have worked on old wooden boats in the past , keep up the good work well worth it

David thank you for introducing me to Simon and Gemma and their project. I will be in touch with them to offer encouragement. My dad was a shipwright in the Tyne and Wear shipyards 'back in the day'. Cheers for now.

I've been watching them from the US for well over a year thanks to you. They're a great couple doing a hell uv a job on Sarinda.

Fantastic work, well done both of you I look forward to seeing the completed boat, just off to subscribe to your channel 👍

This is so nice of you to give some additional promotion to Ship Happens. They have been working like crazy and ARE making wonderful progress.

What an amazing couple, and what dedication. Thank you for the great update.