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· sep. 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. sep. 2026 · North Pole ice edge

Publisert18. sep. 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. sep. 2026 · North Pole Ice Edge

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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. juni 2026 · Haugesund, Norway

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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

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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. apr. 2026 · off the coast of Shetland

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. jan. 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. des. 2025 · Zierikzee, Netherlands

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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. des. 2025 · Anchored just outside Vlieland, Netherlands

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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

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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

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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. okt. 2025 · Flekkefjord, Norway

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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. sep. 2025 · Aberdour, United Kingdom

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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. juli 2025

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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. juli 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. jan. 2025 · Húsavík, Iceland

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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. des. 2024 · Vopnafjörður, Iceland

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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. des. 2024

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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. des. 2024 · Skagafjörður, Iceland

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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

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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

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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. okt. 2024 · Scotland, United Kingdom

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

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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. juni 2024

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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. juni 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. jan. 2024 · Fraserburgh, United Kingdom

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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. des. 2023 · Argyllshire, United Kingdom

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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

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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. okt. 2023 · Genoa, Italy

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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. okt. 2023 · Castlebay, United Kingdom

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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. sep. 2023 · Scotland, United Kingdom

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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. sep. 2023 · Kirkwall, United Kingdom

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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. aug. 2023 · North Sea

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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. juli 2023 · Haugesund, Norway

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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. juli 2023 · Psarou, Greece

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Sailing in the Cyklades, Greece! Part 1.18. juni 2023

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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

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Another heavy North Atlantic crossing I Chapter 105. mai 2023

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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

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How to end up in a Bad Situation I Chapter 818. mars 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, Thailand1Psarou, Greece1Raufarhöfn, Iceland1Reykjavik, Iceland1Road Town, British Virgin Islands1Scotland, United Kingdom2Shetland, United Kingdom1Skagafjörður, Iceland1Skagerrak1Stavanger, Norway1Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland1Tobermory, United Kingdom1Tórshavn, Faroe Islands1Voe, United Kingdom1Vopnafjörður, Iceland1Zierikzee, Netherlands1