… if the wind goes where you send it, so will I
Welcome to our website documenting our journey building Selah a 12 Meter (40′) sailing catamaran. Selah was commenced in March 2016 and launched in November 2019. We were all set to begin our sailing adventures when like so many, our plans were interrupted by COVID19 upon the very eve of our departure.
In the meantime, please enjoy our build blog, and feel free to subscribe and receive updates as we plan our future journey’s.
Keep dreaming, and stay safe.
Peter & Debbie Imms
Recent posts:
Dreams on hold … for now
This post is being written from Alice Springs, where we are just about to finish our two week quarantine period. Tomorrow I get to hold my grandaughter for the first time, and be with our family. Just a quick update: … Continue reading
Everything has changed
Its hard to pinpoint the exact time everything changed. With every passing hour, the abstract became real. What at first seemed distant, was now at our door step. Then the borders began closing, and travel restrictions imposed. We realised our … Continue reading
From land to sea (Part Two) Selah’s first voyages
After the lead up to the launch, Deb & I were both very tired and rung out. Yes we were jubilant that we were finally on the water, but we also had to make the transition from boatbuilders to sailors. … Continue reading
From Land to Sea (Part 1)…making the transition
I thought writing this post would be easy. But weirdly, it has actually been one the hardest ones yet. It’s only been 13 days since we put Selah on the water, but it seems much longer. The range of emotions … Continue reading
18 days to go
Launch day is booked for the 27th. Only 18 days to go, and other than a major calamity I think we are going to be ready for the transport team. So how are we feeling? It is something of an … Continue reading
Can we make it?
Well, I guess the big question readers may be wondering is, when is the big day? Actually, as you can imagine, its been much on my mind in recent weeks. So, as I sat down to write this update, I took a … Continue reading
Our first night aboard!
Last night we slept aboard for the first time. OK now… don’t get too excited. No, we haven’t launched Selah without telling you. But we are pleased to let you all know that our girl is now decently clothed and … Continue reading
Hatches, deck fittings, metalwork and painting the interior.
I can’t believe its nearly a full month since we finished external paint. As I write this it’s hard to work out where the days have gone, but a lot of fiddly jobs have been tackled, as well as finishing … Continue reading
External Paintwork completed
Well, its been a beautiful autumn here on the north coast. For sure we have had some cold and blustery days but compared to previous years the conditions have been very mild. Next month things will change, as we head … Continue reading
Primer Undercoat …done!
This is an update that we have been looking forward to posting for a long time. We have discovered that paint days are an emotional rollercoaster. Long, physically challenging and very smelly (paint thinner lingers, even after a hot shower), … Continue reading
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