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.12 Jun 2026 · Haugesund, Norway

Published12 Jun 2026

Duration9:57

Views56K

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

Views104K

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

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.12 Apr 2026 · Lerwick, Shetland

Published12 Apr 2026

Duration21:09

Views145K

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

Views95K

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

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.6 Mar 2026 · en route to Baltasauen in Shetland

Published6 Mar 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.27 Feb 2026 · Haugesund, Norway

Published27 Feb 2026

Duration22:41

Views91K

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

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.31 Dec 2025 · Zierikzee, Netherlands

Published31 Dec 2025

Duration29:04

Views113K

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

Views106K

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

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.14 Nov 2025 · Skagerrak

Published14 Nov 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.17 Oct 2025 · Flekkefjord, Norway

Published17 Oct 2025

Duration33:49

Views127K

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

Views145K

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

Views248K

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

Views1.1M

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

Views72K

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

Views37K

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

Views85K

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

Views103K

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

Views126K

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

Views121K

LocationKoltur, Faroe Islands

I tried reaching Faroe Islands before the Storm - Chapter 926 Feb 2025

Published26 Feb 2025

Duration25:34

Views126K

Tessie’s new gear, and NEW plans! Update video Part TWO7 Feb 2025

Published7 Feb 2025

Duration19:50

Views64K

Sailing Back through the Greenland ICE - Chapter 82 Feb 2025

Published2 Feb 2025

Duration23:27

Views108K

Greenland, Why Are you doing this to me?? - Chapter 717 Jan 2025

Published17 Jan 2025

Duration37:32

Views180K

FEAR and DOUBTS entered my mind while Sailing. Is this smart? Chapter 629 Dec 2024

Published29 Dec 2024

Duration27:04

Views121K

S/Y "Tessie" got a big facelift! And many more updates! Part ONE16 Dec 2024

Published16 Dec 2024

Duration19:19

Views90K

The Icelandic Winds caught me Again! Chapter 58 Dec 2024

Published8 Dec 2024

Duration22:24

Views115K

Exploring the East Coast of ICELAND, like you have NEVER seen it! Chapter 424 Nov 2024

Published24 Nov 2024

Duration17:45

Views98K

Sailing to Iceland- The land of Giants! Chapter 310 Nov 2024

Published10 Nov 2024

Duration28:12

Views149K

Sailing in to Faroe Islands ocean currents! Chapter 220 Oct 2024

Published20 Oct 2024

Duration27:23

Views171K

Crossing the North Sea to a remote bay on Shetland. Chapter 111 Sept 2024

Published11 Sept 2024

Duration28:40

Views183K

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

Published23 Jun 2024

Duration14:21

Views64K

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

Published15 Jun 2024

Duration17:49

Views68K

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

Published12 May 2024

Duration37:31

Views1.1M

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

Published26 Apr 2024

Duration27:27

Views166K

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

Published7 Apr 2024

Duration23:54

Views70K

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

Published22 Mar 2024

Duration31:06

Views101K

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

Published23 Feb 2024

Duration29:38

Views302K

A stormy North Sea crossing - Interview15 Feb 2024

Published15 Feb 2024

Duration11:02

Views82K

Back Across the North Sea. Chapter 7.18 Jan 2024

Published18 Jan 2024

Duration35:07

Views140K

Sailing through The Caledonian Canal - Chapter 630 Dec 2023

Published30 Dec 2023

Duration32:47

Views229K

Sailing through the Scottish Sounds! Chapter 5 I Rùm to Oban25 Nov 2023

Published25 Nov 2023

Duration24:20

Views207K

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

Published31 Oct 2023

Duration15:28

Views38K

Sailing into the Scottish Highlands in Fog - Chapter 414 Oct 2023

Published14 Oct 2023

Duration25:04

Views137K

I finally sailed to ST. KILDA! There is NO plan B - Chapter 329 Sept 2023

Published29 Sept 2023

Duration38:06

Views239K

Orkney Islands to the Outer Hebrides - Chapter 215 Sept 2023

Published15 Sept 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.30 Aug 2023 · North Sea

Published30 Aug 2023

Duration31:18

Views278K

LocationNorth Sea

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

Published20 Jul 2023

Duration11:36

Views61K

Sailing the Cyklades in Greece I PART 210 Jul 2023

Published10 Jul 2023

Duration33:37

Views301K

Sailing in the Cyklades, Greece! Part 1.18 Jun 2023

Published18 Jun 2023

Duration31:45

Views255K

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

Views143K

LocationNorth Sea

Another heavy North Atlantic crossing I Chapter 105 May 2023

Published5 May 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.15 Apr 2023 · Raufarhöfn, Iceland

Published15 Apr 2023

Duration37:31

Views463K

LocationRaufarhöfn, Iceland

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

Published18 Mar 2023

Duration20:45

Views171K

A HARD decision to Make. CHAPTER 7The Contessa 35 Tessie aborts a Greenland expedition, diverting to the Arctic Circle island of Grimsey instead.19 Feb 2023 · Ísafjörður, Iceland

Published19 Feb 2023

Duration27:45

Views126K

LocationÍsafjörður, Iceland

Sailing to the last Icelandic port before Greenland I Chapter 63 Feb 2023

Published3 Feb 2023

Duration32:20

Views193K

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