Transiting the Ballard Locks on a Nordhavn 55 to the 2026 Rendezvous⚓️ Lake Union to Everett, WA
This week, we are stepping aboard our good friends Kevin and Allison’s stunning Nordhavn 55, Red Rover, for an unforgettable Pacific Northwest transit!
Join us as we navigate out of Lake Union, request a bridge opening under the iconic Fremont Bridge, and head through the world-famous Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks into the saltwater of Puget Sound. We dive into the fascinating history of the locks, how the water levels drop vessels out to sea, and what it’s like maneuvering a heavy displacement trawler through Seattle’s busiest waterway.
Our destination? The 2026 Nordhavn Owners Rendezvous at the Port of Everett Marina! The episode wraps up with the breathtaking sight of docking alongside 60 other Nordhavns from all over the world.
In This Episode:
0:00 – Intro & Joining Kevin & Allison on Nordhavn 55 Red Rover
4:15 – Leaving Lake Union & The Fremont Bridge Opening
6:57 – Transiting the Historic Ballard Locks (Fun Facts & Mechanics!)
15:19 – Cruising North Through Puget Sound
16:25 – Arriving at the Port of Everett: 60 Nordhavns Docked Together!
#Nordhavn #RedRover #BallardLocks #Nordhavn55 #PugetSound #LakeUnion #PortOfEverett #NordhavnRendezvous #TrawlerLife #LiveaboardLife #PacificNorthwest #MVNoeta
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This week, we are stepping aboard our good friends Kevin and Allison's stunning Nordhavn 55, Red Rover, for an unforgettable Pacific Northwest transit!
Join us as we navigate out of Lake Union, request a bridge opening under the iconic Fremont Bridge, and head through the world-famous Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks into the saltwater of Puget Sound. We dive into the fascinating history of the locks, how the water levels drop vessels out to sea, and what it’s like maneuvering a heavy displacement trawler through Seattle’s busiest waterway.
Our destination? The 2026 Nordhavn Owners Rendezvous at the Port of Everett Marina! The episode wraps up with the breathtaking sight of docking alongside 60 other Nordhavns from all over the world.
In This Episode:
0:00 - Intro & Joining Kevin & Allison on Nordhavn 55 Red Rover
4:15 - Leaving Lake Union & The Fremont Bridge Opening
6:57 - Transiting the Historic Ballard Locks (Fun Facts & Mechanics!)
15:19 - Cruising North Through Puget Sound
16:25 - Arriving at the Port of Everett: 60 Nordhavns Docked Together!
#Nordhavn #RedRover #BallardLocks #Nordhavn55 #PugetSound #LakeUnion #PortOfEverett #NordhavnRendezvous #TrawlerLife #LiveaboardLife #PacificNorthwest #MVNoeta
Leave us a comment, hype, like and subscribe!
🌴 Follow our journey! 🌴
📱TikTok: nordhavn.mv.noeta
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/mvnoeta
😉 Facebook: facebook.com/mvnoeta
🖥️ Website: www.mvnoeta.com
🎽 Merch Store: https://mvnoeta-shop.fourthwall.com/
Products used aboard Noeta (these are affiliate links and we will receive compensation if the links are used):
💨 Predict Wind: https://www.predictwind.com/?ref=owfhn2e
🎥 Insta360 x5 Camera: https://amzn.to/45YKZq7
📸 Insta360 Ace Camera: https://amzn.to/4r97lgZ
📹 DJI Neo Mini Quadcopter: https://amzn.to/462Fyqc
🎬 DJI Mini 5 Pro Drone: https://amzn.to/4acrtZF
📗The 'Shawn and Heather' Guide Book we use in the Sea of Cortez: https://amzn.to/4cpn3zy
📙The 'Shawn and Heather' guide book we use for Pacific Mexico: https://amzn.to/4dmDM7L
⚓️ Mantus Chain Hook: https://www.mantusmarine.com/m3-chain-hook/?v=28886f13f578
🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
#MVNoeta #nordhavn #liveaboard #Cruising #Boating #Powerboats #Yachts #BoatLife #Adventure #OutdoorLife #NordhavnOwners #DIY #LongDistanceCruising #LiveaboardLifestyle #BoatLife #GilliganTheFatBoatCat
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Are you dreaming of leaving the 9-to-5 behind for a life of ocean crossings, remote anchorages, and the ultimate liveaboard adventure? Welcome to our home! We are Pat and Alexa, and together with our famous "fat boat cat" Gilligan, we live, work, and travel full-time aboard Noeta, our 57-foot Nordhavn expedition trawler. We've lived aboard for 9 years, most of that in Mexico, both Pacific coast and the Sea of Cortez. Our channel is a deep dive into the "unfiltered" reality of long-range cruising and trawler life. We don't just show the beautiful sunsets; we show you the grit, things like: 🛠️Trawler Maintenance & DIY Boat Repair 🌊Offshore Passage Making 🛥️Liveaboard Lifestyle 🇲🇽Baja Exploration Whether you are an experienced captain, an aspiring liveaboard cruiser, or someone who just loves marine wildlife and adventure travel, our goal is to inspire you to find your own "Noeta"—your own path to freedom. We upload new episodes every week documenting our journey.⚓ Subscribe Today!
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