Erik Aanderaa

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I'm sailing ALONE towards the North Pole! - Chapter 1Erik Aanderaa sails the boat Tessie along the Norwegian coast toward the North Pole ice edge.18 Sept 2026 · North Pole ice edge

Published18 Sept 2026

Duration26:25

Views350K

LocationNorth Pole ice edge

Sailing Towards the North Pole - TrailerErik Aanderaa sails 3,600 nautical miles from Haugesund to the North Pole Ice Edge.6 Sept 2026 · North Pole Ice Edge

Published6 Sept 2026

Duration1:11

Views47K

LocationNorth Pole Ice Edge

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.12 Jun 2026 · Haugesund, Norway

Published12 Jun 2026

Duration9:57

Views62K

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.31 May 2026 · Palma International Boat Show, Mallorca, Spain

Published31 May 2026

Duration33:37

Views114K

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.19 Apr 2026 · off the coast of Shetland

Published19 Apr 2026

Duration30:10

Views45K

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.12 Apr 2026 · Lerwick, Shetland

Published12 Apr 2026

Duration21:09

Views161K

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.29 Mar 2026 · Haugesund, Norway

Published29 Mar 2026

Duration41:06

Views109K

LocationHaugesund, Norway

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

Published12 Mar 2026

Duration28:15

Views23K

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.6 Mar 2026 · en route to Baltasauen in Shetland

Published6 Mar 2026

Duration22:24

Views43K

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.27 Feb 2026 · Haugesund, Norway

Published27 Feb 2026

Duration22:41

Views108K

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.18 Jan 2026

Published18 Jan 2026

Duration17:29

Views76K

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.31 Dec 2025 · Zierikzee, Netherlands

Published31 Dec 2025

Duration29:04

Views120K

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.20 Dec 2025 · Anchored just outside Vlieland, Netherlands

Published20 Dec 2025

Duration38:51

Views111K

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.28 Nov 2025 · off the coast of the Netherlands

Published28 Nov 2025

Duration21:57

Views84K

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.14 Nov 2025 · Skagerrak

Published14 Nov 2025

Duration26:44

Views83K

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.17 Oct 2025 · Flekkefjord, Norway

Published17 Oct 2025

Duration33:49

Views132K

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.26 Sept 2025 · Aberdour, United Kingdom

Published26 Sept 2025

Duration33:07

Views153K

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.25 Jul 2025

Published25 Jul 2025

Duration37:21

Views256K

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

Published4 Jul 2025

Duration30:04

Views1.2M

Giving Tessie a full test sail before Lindisfarne!The owner of Tessie tests a new anchor windlass battery and safety harness system during a Norwegian coastal passage.28 May 2025 · Haugesund, Norway

Published28 May 2025

Duration28:21

Views89K

LocationHaugesund, Norway

This will CHANGE my Anchorage Possibilities!Erik Aanderaa installs a 20-kilogram Quick Olympic anchor and 80 meters of stainless steel chain on Tessie.9 May 2025 · Åkrehamn, Norway

Published9 May 2025

Duration21:43

Views73K

LocationÅkrehamn, Norway

"Tessie" is getting a power BOOST!Erik Aanderaa upgrades Tessie’s house bank to 450 amps of lithium power using ProSupply batteries and Victron monitoring.2 May 2025

Published2 May 2025

Duration8:31

Views38K

I have been waiting 22 years for this!The owner of Tessie installs Seldén S52 self-tailing winches to improve sail handling and stop cabin leaks.24 Apr 2025

Published24 Apr 2025

Duration14:40

Views86K

PERFECT sailing across the NORTH SEA! Final Chapter 12Erik Aanderaa completes a 2,200-nautical-mile expedition from Greenland to Haugesund, Norway, aboard his sailboat, Tessie.11 Apr 2025 · Shetland, United Kingdom

Published11 Apr 2025

Duration22:27

Views106K

LocationShetland, United Kingdom

When the North Atlantic starts acting up! - Chapter 11A solo sailor encounters 30-knot winds and a 6-knot head current during a passage to Cullivoe, Shetland.28 Mar 2025 · North Atlantic, between Faroe Islands and Shetland

Published28 Mar 2025

Duration31:23

Views128K

LocationNorth Atlantic, between Faroe Islands and Shetland

Sailing along the incredible coast of Faroe Islands! - Chapter 10Navigating the Faroe Islands requires timing tidal streams and using shoreline shelter to avoid strong coastal currents.7 Mar 2025 · Koltur, Faroe Islands

Published7 Mar 2025

Duration17:47

Views123K

LocationKoltur, Faroe Islands

I tried reaching Faroe Islands before the Storm - Chapter 9Erik Aanderaa sails 360 nautical miles from Iceland to Vestmanna, Faroe Islands, ahead of a 40-knot storm.26 Feb 2025 · Langanes, Iceland

Published26 Feb 2025

Duration25:34

Views128K

LocationLanganes, Iceland

Tessie’s new gear, and NEW plans! Update video Part TWOTessie receives a full electronics and Dyneema running rigging refit before a voyage to Lindisfarne and Amsterdam.7 Feb 2025 · Hol, Norway

Published7 Feb 2025

Duration19:50

Views64K

LocationHol, Norway

Sailing Back through the Greenland ICE - Chapter 8A solo sailor abandons a Greenland anchorage due to heavy drift ice and returns to Raufarhöfn, Iceland.2 Feb 2025 · Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland

Published2 Feb 2025

Duration23:27

Views109K

LocationIttoqqortoormiit, Greenland

Greenland, Why Are you doing this to me?? - Chapter 7A solo sailor navigates dense fog and icebergs near Scoresby Sound, Greenland, before turning back due to ice.17 Jan 2025 · Húsavík, Iceland

Published17 Jan 2025

Duration37:32

Views183K

LocationHúsavík, Iceland

FEAR and DOUBTS entered my mind while Sailing. Is this smart? Chapter 6Erik Aanderaa prepares his boat Tessie in Húsavík for a 300-mile expedition across the Greenland Sea.29 Dec 2024 · Vopnafjörður, Iceland

Published29 Dec 2024

Duration27:04

Views122K

LocationVopnafjörður, Iceland

S/Y "Tessie" got a big facelift! And many more updates! Part ONEErik Aanderaa upgrades the boat Tessie with orange exterior accents and new Raymarine wind sensor electronics.16 Dec 2024

Published16 Dec 2024

Duration19:19

Views91K

The Icelandic Winds caught me Again! Chapter 5A singlehanded sailor manages 30-knot gusts and heavy fog while navigating the Icelandic coast to Vopnafjörður.8 Dec 2024 · Skagafjörður, Iceland

Published8 Dec 2024

Duration22:24

Views116K

LocationSkagafjörður, Iceland

Exploring the East Coast of ICELAND, like you have NEVER seen it! Chapter 4Erik Aanderaa sails Tessie along the Icelandic coast, navigating shoals near the Nordfjärdarhorn lighthouse before anchoring in Næskøbstadur.24 Nov 2024 · Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland

Published24 Nov 2024

Duration17:45

Views99K

LocationStöðvarfjörður, Iceland

Sailing to Iceland- The land of Giants! Chapter 3Erik Aanderaa sails the 38-ft boat Tessie from the Faroe Islands to Fáskrúðsfjörður, Iceland, using a Hydrovane.10 Nov 2024 · Klaksvík, Faroe Islands

Published10 Nov 2024

Duration28:12

Views151K

LocationKlaksvík, Faroe Islands

Sailing in to Faroe Islands ocean currents! Chapter 2The ROK app provides essential hourly tidal current data for navigating the sounds of the Faroe Islands.20 Oct 2024 · Scotland, United Kingdom

Published20 Oct 2024

Duration27:23

Views174K

LocationScotland, United Kingdom

Crossing the North Sea to a remote bay on Shetland. Chapter 1Erik Aanderaa sails *Tessie* from Norway to Baltasound, Shetland, during the first leg of a Greenland expedition.11 Sept 2024 · North Sea, 80 miles off the coast of Norway

Published11 Sept 2024

Duration28:40

Views185K

LocationNorth Sea, 80 miles off the coast of Norway

Could this new system prevent COLLISIONS at SEA?The WatchIt system connects to Raymarine networks to provide collision alerts for shallow water and land hazards.23 Jun 2024

Published23 Jun 2024

Duration14:21

Views64K

Tessie got a new eye! Testing the Raymarine FLIR M300C lowlight and zoom camera.Erik Aanderaa installs a Raymarine FLIR M300C camera on his mast for singlehanded lookout and navigation support.15 Jun 2024

Published15 Jun 2024

Duration17:49

Views69K

I sailed in a North Sea Winter STORM. Final part.Erik Aanderaa sails Tessie 200 nautical miles from Shetland to Norway through a 48-knot winter storm.12 May 2024 · Voe, United Kingdom

Published12 May 2024

Duration37:31

Views1.1M

LocationVoe, United Kingdom

Crossing the cold NORTH SEA MID WINTER. Bad idea...!A solo sailor navigates a 200-nautical-mile winter North Sea passage to reach the Up Helly Aa festival.26 Apr 2024 · North Sea

Published26 Apr 2024

Duration27:27

Views168K

LocationNorth Sea

Sailing the Caribbean Ocean, around British Virgin Islands- On a Catamaran...!A 47-foot Fountaine Pajot catamaran maintains stability in 40-knot winds during a British Virgin Islands sailing festival.7 Apr 2024 · Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Published7 Apr 2024

Duration23:54

Views70K

LocationRoad Town, British Virgin Islands

We picked up my new sails in Thailand!Erik Aanderaa installs new Dyneema and polyester hybrid sails on his boat Tessie in Haugesund, Norway.22 Mar 2024 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

Published22 Mar 2024

Duration31:06

Views101K

LocationPhuket City Municipality, Thailand

I ran Hard AGROUND! And some news!A solo sailor crashed his boat into rocks in Buknafjorden after falling asleep at the autopilot helm.23 Feb 2024 · Stavanger, Norway

Published23 Feb 2024

Duration29:38

Views306K

LocationStavanger, Norway

A stormy North Sea crossing - InterviewA 35-foot boat survives 50-knot gusts and massive breaking waves during a solo North Sea crossing.15 Feb 2024 · Kopervik, Norway

Published15 Feb 2024

Duration11:02

Views82K

LocationKopervik, Norway

Back Across the North Sea. Chapter 7.Erik Aanderaa sails Tessie from Fraserburgh to Haugesund, navigating North Sea oil fields and heavy fishing traffic.18 Jan 2024 · Fraserburgh, United Kingdom

Published18 Jan 2024

Duration35:07

Views142K

LocationFraserburgh, United Kingdom

Sailing through The Caledonian Canal - Chapter 6Tessie transits the Caledonian Canal, navigating 29 locks and swing bridges from Fort William to Inverness, Scotland.30 Dec 2023 · Argyllshire, United Kingdom

Published30 Dec 2023

Duration32:47

Views235K

LocationArgyllshire, United Kingdom

Sailing through the Scottish Sounds! Chapter 5 I Rùm to ObanErik Aanderaa sails the boat Tessie from Tobermory to Oban through the Sound of Mull in Scotland.25 Nov 2023 · Tobermory, United Kingdom

Published25 Nov 2023

Duration24:20

Views210K

LocationTobermory, United Kingdom

We visited The Ocean Race in Genova, Italy!Erik Aanderaa tours IMOCA 60s and races a Volvo Ocean 65 during The Ocean Race in Genoa.31 Oct 2023 · Genoa, Italy

Published31 Oct 2023

Duration15:28

Views38K

LocationGenoa, Italy

Sailing into the Scottish Highlands in Fog - Chapter 4A solo sailor navigates dense fog using radar to reach Castle Bay and the island of Rum.14 Oct 2023 · Castlebay, United Kingdom

Published14 Oct 2023

Duration25:04

Views139K

LocationCastlebay, United Kingdom

I finally sailed to ST. KILDA! There is NO plan B - Chapter 3Erik Aanderaa sails the 38-ft sailboat Tessie from the Outer Hebrides to the remote archipelago St. Kilda.29 Sept 2023 · Scotland, United Kingdom

Published29 Sept 2023

Duration38:06

Views243K

LocationScotland, United Kingdom

Orkney Islands to the Outer Hebrides - Chapter 2A single-handed sailor navigates from Kirkwall to Stornoway while troubleshooting gennaker handling and tidal stream timing.15 Sept 2023 · Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Published15 Sept 2023

Duration25:24

Views170K

LocationKirkwall, United Kingdom

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.30 Aug 2023 · North Sea

Published30 Aug 2023

Duration31:18

Views281K

LocationNorth Sea

Sailing with the ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Evo electric outboard!The ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Evo electric outboard provides 80 minutes of runtime at full throttle.20 Jul 2023 · Haugesund, Norway

Published20 Jul 2023

Duration11:36

Views61K

LocationHaugesund, Norway

Sailing the Cyklades in Greece I PART 2The crew performs a Mediterranean-style stern-to tie-up in the harbor of Ermopoli, Syros, using the anchor.10 Jul 2023 · Psarou, Greece

Published10 Jul 2023

Duration33:37

Views316K

LocationPsarou, Greece

Sailing in the Cyklades, Greece! Part 1.18 Jun 2023

Published18 Jun 2023

Duration31:45

Views258K

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*.14 May 2023 · North Sea

Published14 May 2023

Duration16:42

Views145K

LocationNorth Sea

Another heavy North Atlantic crossing I Chapter 105 May 2023

Published5 May 2023

Duration27:29

Views292K

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

Published15 Apr 2023

Duration37:31

Views466K

LocationRaufarhöfn, Iceland

How to end up in a Bad Situation I Chapter 818 Mar 2023

Published18 Mar 2023

Duration20:45

Views171K

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