Erik Aanderaa

Come along with me on some wild singlehanded rides, sailing the ferocious oceans around the North Atlantic and Norwegian Sea. No snorkling, no pina coladas, No Bullshit Just Sailing.

Haugesund, Norway· Jun 2026

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This sail is a GAMECHANGER onboard Tessie!A Code Zero on a custom bobstay-supported sprit pushes Tessie to 6 knots in 8 knots of wind.Jun 12, 2026 · Haugesund, Norway

PublishedJun 12, 2026

Duration9:57

Views53K

LocationHaugesund, Norway

This boat is CRAZY! Will Silje SURVIVE?A full-carbon Shogun Yachts 43 hits 10 knots under mainsail alone in 20 knots of breeze between Ibiza and Formentera.May 31, 2026 · Palma International Boat Show, Mallorca, Spain

PublishedMay 31, 2026

Duration33:37

Views101K

LocationPalma International Boat Show, Mallorca, Spain

Sailing in a GALE for 30 minutes- UNEDITED!Tessie, a Contessa 35, holds course in 70-knot winds 50 miles off Shetland.Apr 19, 2026 · off the coast of Shetland

PublishedApr 19, 2026

Duration30:10

Views41K

Locationoff the coast of Shetland

I would've NEVER had sailed if I knew THIS!Persistent shroud slack indicates potential structural failure of the mast support beam under the deck.Apr 12, 2026 · Lerwick, Shetland

PublishedApr 12, 2026

Duration21:09

Views143K

LocationLerwick, Shetland

I Crossed the North Sea Using Only a CompassTessie sails 200 miles from Haugesund to Fair Isle on compass alone, no GPS or chartplotter.Mar 29, 2026 · Haugesund, Norway

PublishedMar 29, 2026

Duration41:06

Views92K

LocationHaugesund, Norway

Flying over the Faroe Islands. Relaxation Film.The video contains no intelligible information or content regarding sailing or the Faroe Islands.Mar 12, 2026 · Faroe Islands

PublishedMar 12, 2026

Duration28:15

Views21K

LocationFaroe Islands

FULL TOUR of my Contessa 35! -PART TWO-A solo-sailed Contessa 35 utilizes integrated Raymarine, PredictWind, and Watchit systems for offshore navigation and safety.Mar 6, 2026 · en route to Baltasauen in Shetland

PublishedMar 6, 2026

Duration22:24

Views38K

Locationen route to Baltasauen in Shetland

My Contessa 35 FULL TOUR! -PART ONE-A Contessa 35 built for North Atlantic single-handed sailing carries six independent steering systems and 343 liters of fuel.Feb 27, 2026 · Haugesund, Norway

PublishedFeb 27, 2026

Duration22:41

Views90K

LocationHaugesund, Norway

TESSIE got a new Gori folding propeller!A three-bladed Gori folding propeller reduces drag and increases motor-sailing efficiency through a selectable overdrive pitch mode.Jan 18, 2026

PublishedJan 18, 2026

Duration17:29

Views73K

Crossing a WILD North Sea for 500NM! -episode 5-Solo Contessa crosses 500 nm of North Sea in 40-knot gusts, triple-reefed, surfing 3–4 meter following seas.Dec 31, 2025 · Zierikzee, Netherlands

PublishedDec 31, 2025

Duration29:04

Views112K

LocationZierikzee, Netherlands

SAIL Amsterdam is an absolute CHAOS! -Episode 4-A cracked stainless steel diesel tank forces duct-tape damage control across 870 miles from Norway to Sint Annalaen.Dec 20, 2025 · Anchored just outside Vlieland, Netherlands

PublishedDec 20, 2025

Duration38:51

Views105K

LocationAnchored just outside Vlieland, Netherlands

Big diesel leakage off the coast of Netherlands! -Episode 3-A diesel leak drains 60-plus liters overnight on a solo North Sea passage to Vlieland.Nov 28, 2025 · off the coast of the Netherlands

PublishedNov 28, 2025

Duration21:57

Views80K

Locationoff the coast of the Netherlands

Sailing to Helgoland, the Island they tried blowing Away! -Episode 2-A solo sailor transits the Skagerrak to Helgoland, performing open-water maintenance on the propeller shaft of Tessie.Nov 14, 2025 · Skagerrak

PublishedNov 14, 2025

Duration26:44

Views81K

LocationSkagerrak

Chased by storm "Floris" down the Norwegian coast! -Episode 1-The sailboat *Tessie* navigates Norway's southern coast while managing a leaking gearbox and the August storm Floris.Oct 17, 2025 · Flekkefjord, Norway

PublishedOct 17, 2025

Duration33:49

Views126K

LocationFlekkefjord, Norway

Crossing the North Sea- with Silje!Tessie completes a 250-nautical-mile North Sea crossing from Peterhead to Haugesund with a two-person crew.Sep 26, 2025 · Aberdour, United Kingdom

PublishedSep 26, 2025

Duration33:07

Views144K

LocationAberdour, United Kingdom

Crossing the NORTH SEA to Lindisfarne!A solo sailor crosses the North Sea to Lindisfarne, overcoming fouled propellers and gale-force winds at anchor.Jul 25, 2025

PublishedJul 25, 2025

Duration37:21

Views246K

I sailed straight into a STORM!A solo sailor aborts a North Sea passage to Lindisfarne after encountering 50-knot winds in the Tessie.Jul 4, 2025

PublishedJul 4, 2025

Duration30:04

Views1.2M

Giving Tessie a full test sail before Lindisfarne!May 28, 2025

PublishedMay 28, 2025

Duration28:21

Views89K

This will CHANGE my Anchorage Possibilities!May 9, 2025

PublishedMay 9, 2025

Duration21:43

Views72K

"Tessie" is getting a power BOOST!May 2, 2025

PublishedMay 2, 2025

Duration8:31

Views38K

I have been waiting 22 years for this!Apr 24, 2025

PublishedApr 24, 2025

Duration14:40

Views86K

PERFECT sailing across the NORTH SEA! Final Chapter 12Apr 11, 2025

PublishedApr 11, 2025

Duration22:27

Views103K

When the North Atlantic starts acting up! - Chapter 11Mar 28, 2025

PublishedMar 28, 2025

Duration31:23

Views126K

Sailing along the incredible coast of Faroe Islands! - Chapter 10Mar 7, 2025

PublishedMar 7, 2025

Duration17:47

Views121K

I tried reaching Faroe Islands before the Storm - Chapter 9Feb 26, 2025

PublishedFeb 26, 2025

Duration25:34

Views127K

Tessie’s new gear, and NEW plans! Update video Part TWOFeb 7, 2025

PublishedFeb 7, 2025

Duration19:50

Views65K

Sailing Back through the Greenland ICE - Chapter 8Feb 2, 2025

PublishedFeb 2, 2025

Duration23:27

Views108K

Greenland, Why Are you doing this to me?? - Chapter 7Jan 17, 2025

PublishedJan 17, 2025

Duration37:32

Views180K

FEAR and DOUBTS entered my mind while Sailing. Is this smart? Chapter 6Dec 29, 2024

PublishedDec 29, 2024

Duration27:04

Views121K

S/Y "Tessie" got a big facelift! And many more updates! Part ONEDec 16, 2024

PublishedDec 16, 2024

Duration19:19

Views91K

The Icelandic Winds caught me Again! Chapter 5Dec 8, 2024

PublishedDec 8, 2024

Duration22:24

Views115K

Exploring the East Coast of ICELAND, like you have NEVER seen it! Chapter 4Nov 24, 2024

PublishedNov 24, 2024

Duration17:45

Views98K

Sailing to Iceland- The land of Giants! Chapter 3Nov 10, 2024

PublishedNov 10, 2024

Duration28:12

Views149K

Sailing in to Faroe Islands ocean currents! Chapter 2Oct 20, 2024

PublishedOct 20, 2024

Duration27:23

Views171K

Crossing the North Sea to a remote bay on Shetland. Chapter 1Sep 11, 2024

PublishedSep 11, 2024

Duration28:40

Views183K

Could this new system prevent COLLISIONS at SEA?Jun 23, 2024

PublishedJun 23, 2024

Duration14:21

Views64K

Tessie got a new eye! Testing the Raymarine FLIR M300C lowlight and zoom camera.Jun 15, 2024

PublishedJun 15, 2024

Duration17:49

Views68K

I sailed in a North Sea Winter STORM. Final part.May 12, 2024

PublishedMay 12, 2024

Duration37:31

Views1.1M

Crossing the cold NORTH SEA MID WINTER. Bad idea...!Apr 26, 2024

PublishedApr 26, 2024

Duration27:27

Views166K

Sailing the Caribbean Ocean, around British Virgin Islands- On a Catamaran...!Apr 7, 2024

PublishedApr 7, 2024

Duration23:54

Views70K

We picked up my new sails in Thailand!Mar 22, 2024

PublishedMar 22, 2024

Duration31:06

Views101K

I ran Hard AGROUND! And some news!Feb 23, 2024

PublishedFeb 23, 2024

Duration29:38

Views302K

A stormy North Sea crossing - InterviewFeb 15, 2024

PublishedFeb 15, 2024

Duration11:02

Views82K

Back Across the North Sea. Chapter 7.Jan 18, 2024

PublishedJan 18, 2024

Duration35:07

Views140K

Sailing through The Caledonian Canal - Chapter 6Dec 30, 2023

PublishedDec 30, 2023

Duration32:47

Views229K

Sailing through the Scottish Sounds! Chapter 5 I Rùm to ObanNov 25, 2023

PublishedNov 25, 2023

Duration24:20

Views207K

We visited The Ocean Race in Genova, Italy!Oct 31, 2023

PublishedOct 31, 2023

Duration15:28

Views38K

Sailing into the Scottish Highlands in Fog - Chapter 4Oct 14, 2023

PublishedOct 14, 2023

Duration25:04

Views137K

I finally sailed to ST. KILDA! There is NO plan B - Chapter 3Sep 29, 2023

PublishedSep 29, 2023

Duration38:06

Views239K

Orkney Islands to the Outer Hebrides - Chapter 2Sep 15, 2023

PublishedSep 15, 2023

Duration25:24

Views169K

Crossing the North Sea - Norway to Orkney Islands - Chapter 1A solo sailor navigates 250 nautical miles across the North Sea to Kirkwall, Orkney, in heavy weather.Aug 30, 2023 · North Sea

PublishedAug 30, 2023

Duration31:18

Views278K

LocationNorth Sea

Sailing with the ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Evo electric outboard!Jul 20, 2023

PublishedJul 20, 2023

Duration11:36

Views61K

Sailing the Cyklades in Greece I PART 2Jul 10, 2023

PublishedJul 10, 2023

Duration33:37

Views300K

Sailing in the Cyklades, Greece! Part 1.Jun 18, 2023

PublishedJun 18, 2023

Duration31:45

Views254K

Crossing the North Sea back to Norway. Last Chapter 11A solo sailor completes a 2,500-nautical-mile North Sea passage from Shetland to Haugesund, Norway, aboard *Tessie*.May 14, 2023 · North Sea

PublishedMay 14, 2023

Duration16:42

Views144K

LocationNorth Sea

Another heavy North Atlantic crossing I Chapter 10May 5, 2023

PublishedMay 5, 2023

Duration27:29

Views290K

A TOUGH North Atlantic Crossing I Chapter 9A solo sailor completes a 380-nautical-mile North Atlantic crossing from Iceland to Torshavn, Faroe Islands.Apr 15, 2023 · Raufarhöfn, Iceland

PublishedApr 15, 2023

Duration37:31

Views462K

LocationRaufarhöfn, Iceland

How to end up in a Bad Situation I Chapter 8Mar 18, 2023

PublishedMar 18, 2023

Duration20:45

Views172K

A HARD decision to Make. CHAPTER 7Feb 19, 2023

PublishedFeb 19, 2023

Duration27:45

Views126K

Sailing to the last Icelandic port before Greenland I Chapter 6Feb 3, 2023

PublishedFeb 3, 2023

Duration32:20

Views193K

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