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.

North Pole ice edge· sept. 2026

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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

Publié18 sept. 2026

Durée26:25

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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

Publié6 sept. 2026

Durée1:11

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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 juin 2026 · Haugesund, Norway

Publié12 juin 2026

Durée9:57

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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 mai 2026 · Palma International Boat Show, Mallorca, Spain

Publié31 mai 2026

Durée33:37

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

Publié19 avr. 2026

Durée30:10

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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 avr. 2026 · Lerwick, Shetland

Publié12 avr. 2026

Durée21:09

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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 mars 2026 · Haugesund, Norway

Publié29 mars 2026

Durée41:06

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

Publié12 mars 2026

Durée28:15

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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 mars 2026 · en route to Baltasauen in Shetland

Publié6 mars 2026

Durée22:24

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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 févr. 2026 · Haugesund, Norway

Publié27 févr. 2026

Durée22:41

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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 janv. 2026

Publié18 janv. 2026

Durée17:29

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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 déc. 2025 · Zierikzee, Netherlands

Publié31 déc. 2025

Durée29:04

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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 déc. 2025 · Anchored just outside Vlieland, Netherlands

Publié20 déc. 2025

Durée38:51

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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

Publié28 nov. 2025

Durée21:57

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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

Publié14 nov. 2025

Durée26:44

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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

Publié17 oct. 2025

Durée33:49

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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

Publié26 sept. 2025

Durée33:07

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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 juil. 2025

Publié25 juil. 2025

Durée37:21

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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 juil. 2025

Publié4 juil. 2025

Durée30:04

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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 mai 2025 · Haugesund, Norway

Publié28 mai 2025

Durée28:21

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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 mai 2025 · Åkrehamn, Norway

Publié9 mai 2025

Durée21:43

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"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 mai 2025

Publié2 mai 2025

Durée8:31

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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 avr. 2025

Publié24 avr. 2025

Durée14:40

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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 avr. 2025 · Shetland, United Kingdom

Publié11 avr. 2025

Durée22:27

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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 mars 2025 · North Atlantic, between Faroe Islands and Shetland

Publié28 mars 2025

Durée31:23

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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 mars 2025 · Koltur, Faroe Islands

Publié7 mars 2025

Durée17:47

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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 févr. 2025 · Langanes, Iceland

Publié26 févr. 2025

Durée25:34

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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 févr. 2025 · Hol, Norway

Publié7 févr. 2025

Durée19:50

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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 févr. 2025 · Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland

Publié2 févr. 2025

Durée23:27

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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 janv. 2025 · Húsavík, Iceland

Publié17 janv. 2025

Durée37:32

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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 déc. 2024 · Vopnafjörður, Iceland

Publié29 déc. 2024

Durée27:04

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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 déc. 2024

Publié16 déc. 2024

Durée19:19

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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 déc. 2024 · Skagafjörður, Iceland

Publié8 déc. 2024

Durée22:24

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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

Publié24 nov. 2024

Durée17:45

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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

Publié10 nov. 2024

Durée28:12

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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

Publié20 oct. 2024

Durée27:23

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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

Publié11 sept. 2024

Durée28:40

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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 juin 2024

Publié23 juin 2024

Durée14:21

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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 juin 2024

Publié15 juin 2024

Durée17:49

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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 mai 2024 · Voe, United Kingdom

Publié12 mai 2024

Durée37:31

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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 avr. 2024 · North Sea

Publié26 avr. 2024

Durée27:27

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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 avr. 2024 · Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Publié7 avr. 2024

Durée23:54

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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 mars 2024 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

Publié22 mars 2024

Durée31:06

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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 févr. 2024 · Stavanger, Norway

Publié23 févr. 2024

Durée29:38

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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 févr. 2024 · Kopervik, Norway

Publié15 févr. 2024

Durée11:02

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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 janv. 2024 · Fraserburgh, United Kingdom

Publié18 janv. 2024

Durée35:07

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

Publié30 déc. 2023

Durée32:47

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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

Publié25 nov. 2023

Durée24:20

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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

Publié31 oct. 2023

Durée15:28

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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

Publié14 oct. 2023

Durée25:04

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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

Publié29 sept. 2023

Durée38:06

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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

Publié15 sept. 2023

Durée25:24

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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 août 2023 · North Sea

Publié30 août 2023

Durée31:18

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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 juil. 2023 · Haugesund, Norway

Publié20 juil. 2023

Durée11:36

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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 juil. 2023 · Psarou, Greece

Publié10 juil. 2023

Durée33:37

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Sailing in the Cyklades, Greece! Part 1.18 juin 2023

Publié18 juin 2023

Durée31:45

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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 mai 2023 · North Sea

Publié14 mai 2023

Durée16:42

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Another heavy North Atlantic crossing I Chapter 105 mai 2023

Publié5 mai 2023

Durée27:29

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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 avr. 2023 · Raufarhöfn, Iceland

Publié15 avr. 2023

Durée37:31

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

Publié18 mars 2023

Durée20:45

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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