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.

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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.18/09/2026 · North Pole ice edge

Publicado18/09/2026

Duração26:25

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LocalizaçãoNorth Pole ice edge

Sailing Towards the North Pole - TrailerErik Aanderaa sails 3,600 nautical miles from Haugesund to the North Pole Ice Edge.6/09/2026 · North Pole Ice Edge

Publicado6/09/2026

Duração1:11

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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.12/06/2026 · Haugesund, Norway

Publicado12/06/2026

Duração9:57

Visualizações62K

LocalizaçãoHaugesund, 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.31/05/2026 · Palma International Boat Show, Mallorca, Spain

Publicado31/05/2026

Duração33:37

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LocalizaçãoPalma 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.19/04/2026 · off the coast of Shetland

Publicado19/04/2026

Duração30:10

Visualizações45K

Localizaçãooff the coast of Shetland

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.12/04/2026 · Lerwick, Shetland

Publicado12/04/2026

Duração21:09

Visualizações161K

LocalizaçãoLerwick, 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.29/03/2026 · Haugesund, Norway

Publicado29/03/2026

Duração41:06

Visualizações109K

LocalizaçãoHaugesund, Norway

Flying over the Faroe Islands. Relaxation Film.The video contains no intelligible information or content regarding sailing or the Faroe Islands.12/03/2026 · Faroe Islands

Publicado12/03/2026

Duração28:15

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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.6/03/2026 · en route to Baltasauen in Shetland

Publicado6/03/2026

Duração22:24

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Localizaçãoen route to Baltasauen in Shetland

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.27/02/2026 · Haugesund, Norway

Publicado27/02/2026

Duração22:41

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LocalizaçãoHaugesund, Norway

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.18/01/2026

Publicado18/01/2026

Duração17:29

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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.31/12/2025 · Zierikzee, Netherlands

Publicado31/12/2025

Duração29:04

Visualizações120K

LocalizaçãoZierikzee, Netherlands

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.20/12/2025 · Anchored just outside Vlieland, Netherlands

Publicado20/12/2025

Duração38:51

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LocalizaçãoAnchored 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.28/11/2025 · off the coast of the Netherlands

Publicado28/11/2025

Duração21:57

Visualizações84K

Localizaçãooff the coast of the Netherlands

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.14/11/2025 · Skagerrak

Publicado14/11/2025

Duração26:44

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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.17/10/2025 · Flekkefjord, Norway

Publicado17/10/2025

Duração33:49

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LocalizaçãoFlekkefjord, 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.26/09/2025 · Aberdour, United Kingdom

Publicado26/09/2025

Duração33:07

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LocalizaçãoAberdour, 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.25/07/2025

Publicado25/07/2025

Duração37:21

Visualizações256K

I sailed straight into a STORM!A solo sailor aborts a North Sea passage to Lindisfarne after encountering 50-knot winds in the Tessie.4/07/2025

Publicado4/07/2025

Duração30:04

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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.28/05/2025 · Haugesund, Norway

Publicado28/05/2025

Duração28:21

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LocalizaçãoHaugesund, Norway

This will CHANGE my Anchorage Possibilities!Erik Aanderaa installs a 20-kilogram Quick Olympic anchor and 80 meters of stainless steel chain on Tessie.9/05/2025 · Åkrehamn, Norway

Publicado9/05/2025

Duração21:43

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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.2/05/2025

Publicado2/05/2025

Duração8:31

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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.24/04/2025

Publicado24/04/2025

Duração14:40

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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.11/04/2025 · Shetland, United Kingdom

Publicado11/04/2025

Duração22:27

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LocalizaçãoShetland, United Kingdom

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.28/03/2025 · North Atlantic, between Faroe Islands and Shetland

Publicado28/03/2025

Duração31:23

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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.7/03/2025 · Koltur, Faroe Islands

Publicado7/03/2025

Duração17:47

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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.26/02/2025 · Langanes, Iceland

Publicado26/02/2025

Duração25:34

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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.7/02/2025 · Hol, Norway

Publicado7/02/2025

Duração19:50

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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.2/02/2025 · Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland

Publicado2/02/2025

Duração23:27

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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.17/01/2025 · Húsavík, Iceland

Publicado17/01/2025

Duração37:32

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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.29/12/2024 · Vopnafjörður, Iceland

Publicado29/12/2024

Duração27:04

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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.16/12/2024

Publicado16/12/2024

Duração19:19

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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.8/12/2024 · Skagafjörður, Iceland

Publicado8/12/2024

Duração22:24

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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.24/11/2024 · Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland

Publicado24/11/2024

Duração17:45

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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.10/11/2024 · Klaksvík, Faroe Islands

Publicado10/11/2024

Duração28:12

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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.20/10/2024 · Scotland, United Kingdom

Publicado20/10/2024

Duração27:23

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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.11/09/2024 · North Sea, 80 miles off the coast of Norway

Publicado11/09/2024

Duração28:40

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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.23/06/2024

Publicado23/06/2024

Duração14:21

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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.15/06/2024

Publicado15/06/2024

Duração17:49

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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.12/05/2024 · Voe, United Kingdom

Publicado12/05/2024

Duração37:31

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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.26/04/2024 · North Sea

Publicado26/04/2024

Duração27:27

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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.7/04/2024 · Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Publicado7/04/2024

Duração23:54

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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.22/03/2024 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

Publicado22/03/2024

Duração31:06

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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.23/02/2024 · Stavanger, Norway

Publicado23/02/2024

Duração29:38

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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.15/02/2024 · Kopervik, Norway

Publicado15/02/2024

Duração11:02

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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.18/01/2024 · Fraserburgh, United Kingdom

Publicado18/01/2024

Duração35:07

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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.30/12/2023 · Argyllshire, United Kingdom

Publicado30/12/2023

Duração32:47

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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.25/11/2023 · Tobermory, United Kingdom

Publicado25/11/2023

Duração24:20

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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.31/10/2023 · Genoa, Italy

Publicado31/10/2023

Duração15:28

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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.14/10/2023 · Castlebay, United Kingdom

Publicado14/10/2023

Duração25:04

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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.29/09/2023 · Scotland, United Kingdom

Publicado29/09/2023

Duração38:06

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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.15/09/2023 · Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Publicado15/09/2023

Duração25:24

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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.30/08/2023 · North Sea

Publicado30/08/2023

Duração31:18

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LocalizaçãoNorth Sea

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.20/07/2023 · Haugesund, Norway

Publicado20/07/2023

Duração11:36

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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.10/07/2023 · Psarou, Greece

Publicado10/07/2023

Duração33:37

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Sailing in the Cyklades, Greece! Part 1.18/06/2023

Publicado18/06/2023

Duração31:45

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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*.14/05/2023 · North Sea

Publicado14/05/2023

Duração16:42

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Another heavy North Atlantic crossing I Chapter 105/05/2023

Publicado5/05/2023

Duração27:29

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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.15/04/2023 · Raufarhöfn, Iceland

Publicado15/04/2023

Duração37:31

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How to end up in a Bad Situation I Chapter 818/03/2023

Publicado18/03/2023

Duração20:45

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