Crossing the cold NORTH SEA MID WINTER. Bad idea...!
April 26, 2024 by Erik Aanderaa | Language: EN Play Time: 00:27:27 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
Adventurous Journey Across The North Sea Mid-Winter
In early January, I embarked on an audacious solo voyage across the treacherous waters of the North Sea to attend the much-awaited annual Opa Viking Festival in Shetland. It’s been 3 years since my last visit to this enchanting festival that takes place every last Tuesday in January. Curiosity and the call of adventure beckoned me as I pored over weather forecasts, much against all logic. A minuscule 40-hour weather window emerged – just enough to traverse the 200 nautical miles before a massive storm struck the islands. {Get 4 months extra on a 2 year plan here: https://nordvpn.com/erikaanderaa - It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee!
29th of January I set sail across the feared North Sea. And to do it wintertime does not make it any better. I was about to find that out the hard way.
Join me on this first episode, across this brutal ocean as I planned to attend the incredible Up Helly Aa Vikingfestival!
Enjoy :)
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Follow my adventures across the North Atlantic ocean as I sail my little boat alone wherever I go, seeking strong winds and high waves. I guess Im not another typical sailing channel with all the beach parties, snorkle diving and hot water cruising. Im here to give you the best of what the icecold North Atlantic solo sailing can provide- this is all about sailing, therefore: NO BULLSHIT JUST SAILING Erik
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