Bremerton, WA to Poulsbo, WA - Nordhavn Rendezvous!
Logo courtesy of Nordhavn
Let the games begin! The long-awaited (one every two years) Nordhavn Rendezvous starts this week and we pull into the Poulsbo Marina (12NM) a day early because we are so excited to be part of the largest gathering of Nordhavn boats ever! I believe there are supposed to be close to 60 Nordhavn owners in attendance. This heroic gathering is an owner initiated event with sponsors, educational seminars/speakers, dinners and dock parties, organized by Jill and Don Bernard (N47) and Bill and Emmy Baker (N62). We can’t thank them enough for all their hard work in making this an unforgettable weekend.
The Independence stern-tied at the Poulsbo Marina, ready to be ‘sandwiched’ by her brothers and sisters
Poulsbo has many welcoming eateries, breweries and pubs. This one is called The Brass Kraken Pub right at the harbor. The town of Poulsbo was founded by Norwegian immigrant Jorgen Eliason in the 1880’s. As much as the town is called a ‘Viking Town’ the only connection is the settlers’ heritage. The Scandinavians chose to live in this pretty area as it reminded them of the fjords of Norway.
The Sons of Norway gathering hall where all off this weekend’s events will be held
The charming main street has a classic town clock
This viking mural pays homage to Poulsbo settlers’ heritage
Charming little fishing boats depicted here in Dogfish Bay which was renamed Liberty Bay by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Geodetic Survey in 1914.
Sunset over this cute little outboard made to resemble a tiny tug
Uff da - my friends with Scandinavian backgrounds will understand this term
Always good to see a town that pays respect to it’s fallen soldiers
Viking King Olaf statue
Kit gets a weekend ride to town in style
The famous Sluys Poulsbo Bakery. The line wraps outside of the building during tourist season
Time for a Nordhavn dock party (photo courtesy of Doug Harlow)
(Photo courtesy of Doug Harlow)
The line up of Nordhavns begins
Drone photos by Doug Harlow. The outer arm is ALL Nordhavns
More images borrowed from Instagram. The Independence under the Northern Lights
A great time with a great bunch of people comes to a close
Weather moving in makes for a pretty sky…
…and a pretty sunset.