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· set 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 set 2026 · North Pole ice edge

Pubblicato18 set 2026

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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 set 2026 · North Pole Ice Edge

Pubblicato6 set 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 giu 2026 · Haugesund, Norway

Pubblicato12 giu 2026

Durata9:57

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PosizioneHaugesund, 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 mag 2026 · Palma International Boat Show, Mallorca, Spain

Pubblicato31 mag 2026

Durata33:37

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PosizionePalma 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

Pubblicato19 apr 2026

Durata30:10

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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 apr 2026 · Lerwick, Shetland

Pubblicato12 apr 2026

Durata21:09

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PosizioneLerwick, 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

Pubblicato29 mar 2026

Durata41:06

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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 mar 2026 · Faroe Islands

Pubblicato12 mar 2026

Durata28:15

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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

Pubblicato6 mar 2026

Durata22:24

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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 feb 2026 · Haugesund, Norway

Pubblicato27 feb 2026

Durata22:41

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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 gen 2026

Pubblicato18 gen 2026

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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

Pubblicato31 dic 2025

Durata29:04

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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 dic 2025 · Anchored just outside Vlieland, Netherlands

Pubblicato20 dic 2025

Durata38:51

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PosizioneAnchored 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

Pubblicato28 nov 2025

Durata21:57

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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

Pubblicato14 nov 2025

Durata26:44

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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 ott 2025 · Flekkefjord, Norway

Pubblicato17 ott 2025

Durata33:49

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PosizioneFlekkefjord, 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 set 2025 · Aberdour, United Kingdom

Pubblicato26 set 2025

Durata33:07

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PosizioneAberdour, 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 lug 2025

Pubblicato25 lug 2025

Durata37:21

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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 lug 2025

Pubblicato4 lug 2025

Durata30:04

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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 mag 2025 · Haugesund, Norway

Pubblicato28 mag 2025

Durata28:21

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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 mag 2025 · Åkrehamn, Norway

Pubblicato9 mag 2025

Durata21:43

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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 mag 2025

Pubblicato2 mag 2025

Durata8:31

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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 apr 2025

Pubblicato24 apr 2025

Durata14:40

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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 apr 2025 · Shetland, United Kingdom

Pubblicato11 apr 2025

Durata22:27

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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 mar 2025 · North Atlantic, between Faroe Islands and Shetland

Pubblicato28 mar 2025

Durata31:23

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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 mar 2025 · Koltur, Faroe Islands

Pubblicato7 mar 2025

Durata17:47

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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 feb 2025 · Langanes, Iceland

Pubblicato26 feb 2025

Durata25:34

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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 feb 2025 · Hol, Norway

Pubblicato7 feb 2025

Durata19:50

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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

Pubblicato2 feb 2025

Durata23:27

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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 gen 2025 · Húsavík, Iceland

Pubblicato17 gen 2025

Durata37:32

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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 dic 2024 · Vopnafjörður, Iceland

Pubblicato29 dic 2024

Durata27:04

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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

Pubblicato16 dic 2024

Durata19:19

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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

Pubblicato8 dic 2024

Durata22:24

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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

Pubblicato24 nov 2024

Durata17:45

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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

Pubblicato10 nov 2024

Durata28:12

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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 ott 2024 · Scotland, United Kingdom

Pubblicato20 ott 2024

Durata27:23

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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 set 2024 · North Sea, 80 miles off the coast of Norway

Pubblicato11 set 2024

Durata28:40

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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 giu 2024

Pubblicato23 giu 2024

Durata14:21

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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 giu 2024

Pubblicato15 giu 2024

Durata17:49

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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 mag 2024 · Voe, United Kingdom

Pubblicato12 mag 2024

Durata37:31

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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 apr 2024 · North Sea

Pubblicato26 apr 2024

Durata27:27

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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 apr 2024 · Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Pubblicato7 apr 2024

Durata23:54

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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

Pubblicato22 mar 2024

Durata31:06

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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

Pubblicato23 feb 2024

Durata29:38

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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

Pubblicato15 feb 2024

Durata11:02

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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 gen 2024 · Fraserburgh, United Kingdom

Pubblicato18 gen 2024

Durata35:07

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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 dic 2023 · Argyllshire, United Kingdom

Pubblicato30 dic 2023

Durata32:47

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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

Pubblicato25 nov 2023

Durata24:20

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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 ott 2023 · Genoa, Italy

Pubblicato31 ott 2023

Durata15:28

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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 ott 2023 · Castlebay, United Kingdom

Pubblicato14 ott 2023

Durata25:04

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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 set 2023 · Scotland, United Kingdom

Pubblicato29 set 2023

Durata38:06

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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 set 2023 · Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Pubblicato15 set 2023

Durata25:24

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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 ago 2023 · North Sea

Pubblicato30 ago 2023

Durata31:18

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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 lug 2023 · Haugesund, Norway

Pubblicato20 lug 2023

Durata11:36

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Sailing the Cyklades in Greece I PART 210 lug 2023

Pubblicato10 lug 2023

Durata33:37

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Sailing in the Cyklades, Greece! Part 1.18 giu 2023

Pubblicato18 giu 2023

Durata31:45

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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 mag 2023 · North Sea

Pubblicato14 mag 2023

Durata16:42

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Another heavy North Atlantic crossing I Chapter 105 mag 2023

Pubblicato5 mag 2023

Durata27:29

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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 apr 2023 · Raufarhöfn, Iceland

Pubblicato15 apr 2023

Durata37:31

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

Pubblicato18 mar 2023

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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, Thailand1Raufarhöfn, Iceland1Reykjavik, Iceland1Road Town, British Virgin Islands1Scotland, United Kingdom2Shetland, United Kingdom1Skagafjörður, Iceland1Skagerrak1Stavanger, Norway1Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland1Tobermory, United Kingdom1Tórshavn, Faroe Islands1Voe, United Kingdom1Vopnafjörður, Iceland1Zierikzee, Netherlands1