Erik Aanderaa · video

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Erik Aanderaa departs Haugesund, Norway, on his 2,000-nautical-mile "Expedition Greenland" aboard his boat, *Tessie*.2:15 This fourth attempt to reach Greenland begins with a solo transit across the North Sea toward Baltasound on Unst, the northernmost island of Shetland.5:15 Before departure, Aanderaa upgrades *Tessie* with a new mainsail track slider system, a replacement gas gear lever, and a serviced Watt & Sea hydro generator.10:13 He also installs a Raymarine M300C gyro-stabilized camera and the WatchIt collision prevention system to improve single-handed safety.16:36 The crossing covers approximately 1,000 nautical miles, characterized by light winds and calm seas, requiring engine use for portions of the route.22:51 Upon arrival in Baltasound, Aanderaa anchors in 3.5 meters of water, noting the bay’s history as a former herring port.25:20 The passage serves as the first leg of a journey intended to reach the Faroe Islands next.27:31

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