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Erik Aanderaa sails his boat, Tessie, 200 nautical miles from Lerwick, Shetland, to Haugesund, Norway, during a winter storm with sustained winds of 35 to 48 knots.0:12 The passage requires navigating through North Sea oil fields and crossing the Norske Renna, where depths shift rapidly and currents reach 4 knots, creating steep, breaking waves.26:36 Throughout the 34-hour transit, the boat experiences significant water ingress in the cabin, diesel fumes from a malfunctioning heater, and cockpit flooding due to undersized drainage holes.24:37 Aanderaa manages the vessel using a Hydrovane for self-steering and engine power to maintain speed in following seas.9:51 He coordinates with the watch ship Esfact Cassiopeia to avoid oil platforms and maintains contact with the Shetland Coast Guard.16:24 The journey concludes with a nighttime arrival in the sheltered waters of Haugesund.34:46 Maintaining a clear mental state and trusting the boat’s structural integrity are essential for managing fatigue and fear during prolonged heavy-weather passages.

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