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PERFECT sailing across the NORTH SEA! Final Chapter 12

April 11, 2025 · 22 min · 103K views · Shetland Islands

What this video covers

Erik Aanderaa completes a 2,200-nautical-mile expedition from Greenland to Haugesund, Norway, aboard his sailboat, Tessie.19:38 The final 200-nautical-mile leg across the North Sea begins in Collivaux Marina, Shetland, following a gale encountered during the transit from the Faroe Islands.1:19 During the crossing, Aanderaa manages wind shifts by reefing the mainsail and deploying an inner staysail to improve rudder balance.5:11 He utilizes a gyro-stabilized Raymarine camera to monitor AIS-silent vessels and oil platforms in the North Sea.10:08 After two months at sea, the passage concludes with a final approach through the shoals of the Norwegian coast near the islands of Røva and Utsira.15:43 The journey ends in the Sound of Haugesund, where Aanderaa reunites with his family.18:13 Future plans include a voyage from Haugesund to Lindisfarne, a lecture in Aberdour, and participation in the Sail Amsterdam festival.20:22

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