Erik Aanderaa · video

What this video covers

A singlehanded sailor aboard the 38-ft sailboat *Tessina* transits from Baltasunn, Shetland, to Klaksvik, Faroe Islands, as part of an expedition toward Greenland.1:27 The 200-nautical-mile passage involves downwind sailing in 20- to 30-knot winds, requiring the use of a boom brake and a preventer to stabilize the rig during wing-on-wing configurations.9:08 Upon approaching the Faroe Islands, the sailor encounters strong, adverse tidal currents in the sounds, which create dangerous, choppy conditions when combined with an incoming ocean swell.18:54 After failing to enter the sound toward Klaksvik, the sailor diverts to the sheltered harbor of Norðragøta to wait for a favorable tidal window.20:00 The sailor utilizes the ROK app to monitor hourly current force and direction, successfully timing the final 9-mile transit to Klaksvik.23:09 The passage highlights the necessity of checking local tidal data when navigating the complex, current-dominated waters surrounding the Faroe Islands.

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