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.

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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

Publicado18 sept 2026

Duración26:25

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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

Publicado6 sept 2026

Duración1:11

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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

Publicado12 jun 2026

Duración9:57

Vistas62K

UbicaciónHaugesund, 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

Publicado31 may 2026

Duración33:37

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UbicaciónPalma 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 abr 2026 · off the coast of Shetland

Publicado19 abr 2026

Duración30:10

Vistas45K

Ubicaciónoff 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 abr 2026 · Lerwick, Shetland

Publicado12 abr 2026

Duración21:09

Vistas161K

UbicaciónLerwick, 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

Publicado29 mar 2026

Duración41:06

Vistas109K

UbicaciónHaugesund, 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

Publicado12 mar 2026

Duración28:15

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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

Publicado6 mar 2026

Duración22:24

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Ubicaciónen 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

Publicado27 feb 2026

Duración22:41

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UbicaciónHaugesund, 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 ene 2026

Publicado18 ene 2026

Duración17:29

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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 dic 2025 · Zierikzee, Netherlands

Publicado31 dic 2025

Duración29:04

Vistas120K

UbicaciónZierikzee, 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 dic 2025 · Anchored just outside Vlieland, Netherlands

Publicado20 dic 2025

Duración38:51

Vistas111K

UbicaciónAnchored 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

Publicado28 nov 2025

Duración21:57

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Ubicaciónoff 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

Publicado14 nov 2025

Duración26:44

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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

Publicado17 oct 2025

Duración33:49

Vistas132K

UbicaciónFlekkefjord, 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

Publicado26 sept 2025

Duración33:07

Vistas153K

UbicaciónAberdour, 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

Publicado25 jul 2025

Duración37:21

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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

Publicado4 jul 2025

Duración30:04

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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

Publicado28 may 2025

Duración28:21

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UbicaciónHaugesund, 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

Publicado9 may 2025

Duración21:43

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UbicaciónÅkrehamn, 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

Publicado2 may 2025

Duración8:31

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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 abr 2025

Publicado24 abr 2025

Duración14:40

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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 abr 2025 · Shetland, United Kingdom

Publicado11 abr 2025

Duración22:27

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UbicaciónShetland, 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

Publicado28 mar 2025

Duración31:23

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UbicaciónNorth 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

Publicado7 mar 2025

Duración17:47

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UbicaciónKoltur, 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

Publicado26 feb 2025

Duración25:34

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UbicaciónLanganes, 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

Publicado7 feb 2025

Duración19:50

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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

Publicado2 feb 2025

Duración23:27

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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 ene 2025 · Húsavík, Iceland

Publicado17 ene 2025

Duración37:32

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UbicaciónHúsavík, 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 dic 2024 · Vopnafjörður, Iceland

Publicado29 dic 2024

Duración27:04

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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 dic 2024

Publicado16 dic 2024

Duración19:19

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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 dic 2024 · Skagafjörður, Iceland

Publicado8 dic 2024

Duración22:24

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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

Publicado24 nov 2024

Duración17:45

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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

Publicado10 nov 2024

Duración28:12

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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

Publicado20 oct 2024

Duración27:23

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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

Publicado11 sept 2024

Duración28:40

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UbicaciónNorth 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

Publicado23 jun 2024

Duración14:21

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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

Publicado15 jun 2024

Duración17:49

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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

Publicado12 may 2024

Duración37:31

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UbicaciónVoe, 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 abr 2024 · North Sea

Publicado26 abr 2024

Duración27:27

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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 abr 2024 · Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Publicado7 abr 2024

Duración23:54

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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

Publicado22 mar 2024

Duración31:06

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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

Publicado23 feb 2024

Duración29:38

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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

Publicado15 feb 2024

Duración11:02

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UbicaciónKopervik, 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 ene 2024 · Fraserburgh, United Kingdom

Publicado18 ene 2024

Duración35:07

Vistas142K

UbicaciónFraserburgh, 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 dic 2023 · Argyllshire, United Kingdom

Publicado30 dic 2023

Duración32:47

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UbicaciónArgyllshire, 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

Publicado25 nov 2023

Duración24:20

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UbicaciónTobermory, 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

Publicado31 oct 2023

Duración15:28

Vistas38K

UbicaciónGenoa, 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

Publicado14 oct 2023

Duración25:04

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UbicaciónCastlebay, 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

Publicado29 sept 2023

Duración38:06

Vistas243K

UbicaciónScotland, 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

Publicado15 sept 2023

Duración25:24

Vistas170K

UbicaciónKirkwall, 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 ago 2023 · North Sea

Publicado30 ago 2023

Duración31:18

Vistas281K

UbicaciónNorth 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

Publicado20 jul 2023

Duración11:36

Vistas61K

UbicaciónHaugesund, 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

Publicado10 jul 2023

Duración33:37

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Sailing in the Cyklades, Greece! Part 1.18 jun 2023

Publicado18 jun 2023

Duración31:45

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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

Publicado14 may 2023

Duración16:42

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Another heavy North Atlantic crossing I Chapter 105 may 2023

Publicado5 may 2023

Duración27:29

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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 abr 2023 · Raufarhöfn, Iceland

Publicado15 abr 2023

Duración37:31

Vistas466K

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

Publicado18 mar 2023

Duración20:45

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Aberdour, United Kingdom1Åkrehamn, Norway1Anchored just outside Vlieland, Netherlands1Argyllshire, United Kingdom1Castlebay, United Kingdom1en route to Baltasauen in Shetland1Faroe Islands1Flekkefjord, Norway1Fraserburgh, United Kingdom1Genoa, Italy1Haugesund, Norway5Hol, Norway1Húsavík, Iceland1Ísafjörður, Iceland1Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland1Jan Mayen, Norway1Kirkwall, United Kingdom1Klaksvík, Faroe Islands1Koltur, Faroe Islands1Kopervik, Norway1Langanes, Iceland1Lerwick, Shetland1Mid Yell, United Kingdom1North Atlantic, between Faroe Islands and Shetland1North Pole ice edge1North Pole Ice Edge1North Sea5North Sea, 80 miles off the coast of Norway1off the coast of Shetland1off the coast of the Netherlands1Palma International Boat Show, Mallorca, Spain1Phuket City Municipality, Thailand1Psarou, Greece1Raufarhöfn, Iceland1Reykjavik, Iceland1Road Town, British Virgin Islands1Scotland, United Kingdom2Shetland, United Kingdom1Skagafjörður, Iceland1Skagerrak1Stavanger, Norway1Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland1Tobermory, United Kingdom1Tórshavn, Faroe Islands1Voe, United Kingdom1Vopnafjörður, Iceland1Zierikzee, Netherlands1