Erik Aanderaavidéo
I tried reaching Faroe Islands before the Storm - Chapter 9
26 février 2025 · 25 min · 127K vues · Langanes
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
Erik Aanderaa sails his 38-ft boat from Raufarhöfn, Iceland, to Vestmanna, Faroe Islands, covering approximately 360 nautical miles across the North Atlantic.4:10 After abandoning a planned return to Greenland due to an ankle injury and unfavorable weather, he departs Iceland to beat a forecasted low-pressure system bringing 35-knot southeasterly headwinds.4:35 During the passage, he maintains a downwind course, reefing the mainsail as winds reach 25 knots and waves build to 3.5 meters.13:42 He experiments with a Hydrovane self-steering system but reverts to the autopilot when heavy seas and light wind conditions make the vane ineffective.14:27 He arrives in Vestmanna at night, successfully timing his entry to avoid strong tidal currents and the worst of the incoming storm, which later produces 40-knot gusts.18:18 The village of Vestmanna serves as a major hydroelectric power hub for the Faroe Islands, utilizing mountain rainwater and tidal stream technology.22:59
Plus de vidéos de Erik Aanderaa
De Erik Aanderaa — voir le bateau, l'équipage et chaque vidéo analysée de la chaîne.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
Un e-mail avec les meilleures trouvailles de la flotte — les moments, les bateaux et les histoires qui valent la peine d'être regardés. Entrez votre adresse pour recevoir votre propre exemplaire.