Data is Beautiful

Were still working our Firefly issues, so this will probably be another data filled quest to find a solution. Since last week we’ve really just been spending a lot of time testing and running “Restore Charges.” Brent has been in contact with his supplier of the batteries, so all we can really do is wait them to respond, and collect […]

Firefly Woes

We’ve discovered a problem. It seems our batteries have died somehow. “But Justin, didn’t you just spend a whole bunch of time and money replacing them?” “Why yes dear reader, we did.” That’s the most troubling part. The batteries and whole charging system is brand new. Its a head scratcher for sure. So lets dig into it. WARNING: Lots of […]

My Valentine

10 years ago I met a wonderful woman on a cold night. 7 years ago we drunkenly decided on an a life adventure on a boat. 5 years ago we made a promise to each other. 3 years ago we found Nymeria. Today we sit floating and working toward our next adventure. 3 years from now we cant say where […]

Sail plan planning

When we first bought Nymeria, we were given a several sails. We had the main sail and jib that were in the boat, but also a spare main, a storm trisail, a spare jib, a small staysail, and an asymmetrical spinnaker. For us new boat owners this was a bit overwhelming. Why so many, what are they all for? Our […]