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I’m sailing ALONE towards the North Pole! – Chapter 1
Erik Aanderaa

I’m sailing ALONE towards the North Pole! – Chapter 1

Get 4 months extra on a 2 year plan here: - It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! I departed Haugesund, Norway at June 12. My plan was to head up to the North Pole ice cap edge, to see how far north I could get with Tessie, until beeing stopped by the ice. Along the ...
Sailing Towards the North Pole – Trailer
Erik Aanderaa

Sailing Towards the North Pole – Trailer

During this summer I sailed from Haugesund, my hometown, and up and around the whole island of Svalbard! The journey has taken me 3597 nm to complete during 81 days. I have pushed Tessie all the way up to the North Pole ice cap edge and back. And every bit is captured on video. I cant wait to start...
First Sail Alone Since Sailing To Hawai’i
Sailing With Phoenix | Oliver

First Sail Alone Since Sailing To Hawai’i

In October 2026 I will attempt a 30,000 mile solo nonstop circumnavigation of the planet aboard my Pacific Seacraft 40, "Phoenix do Mar", meaning Phoenix of the Sea in Portuguese. Departing from Port Townsend, Washington, this voyage will cross the world’s most remote oceans in one continu...
This sail is a GAMECHANGER onboard Tessie!
Erik Aanderaa

This sail is a GAMECHANGER onboard Tessie!

Tessie is now a fast mover even in very light winds, with her brand new Code O from Rolly Tasker! This will come in handy around Svalbard, as week winds are knowned to pass around up there for longer periodes. This way I dont have to motor around too much, burning diesel and waiting for winds. The...
This boat is CRAZY! Will Silje SURVIVE?
Erik Aanderaa

This boat is CRAZY! Will Silje SURVIVE?

Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code ERIKAANDERAA at checkout. Download Saily app or go to Me and Silje had the pleasure of sailing one of the most insane performance cruisers in the Mediterranean Sea- the Shogun 43! This yacht is designed comletely out of carbon fiber, from...
Sailing OFFSHORE for 30 minutes UNEDITED one-shot!
Erik Aanderaa

Sailing OFFSHORE for 30 minutes UNEDITED one-shot!

A lot of viewers has requested a video like this, so here we go :) Hang on for a 30 minute unedited oneshot sail! This was recorded on my trip back from Shetland to Norway mid March 2026. No editing, no music. Just pure ocean waves, wind, me and my boat. T-shirts and merch inside EU: US and ev...
I would’ve NEVER had sailed if I knew THIS!
Erik Aanderaa

I would’ve NEVER had sailed if I knew THIS!

Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code ERIKAANDERAA at checkout. Download Saily app or go to During the return across a very windy North Sea, I was unaware of my mast support structure massively failing below deck. As the shrouds came slack, I thought it was a normal strech. ...
I Crossed the North Sea Using Only a Compass
Erik Aanderaa

I Crossed the North Sea Using Only a Compass

Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code ERIKAANDERAA at checkout. Download Saily app or go to For a long time I have wanted to try navigating across an ocean only by compass. I desided to now give it a go, switching off all electronic navigation to see if I could manage to find...
Flying over Faroe Islands. Relaxation Film.
Erik Aanderaa

Flying over Faroe Islands. Relaxation Film.

The following video is a compilation of my best drone shots covering Faroe Islands the past 10 years. During my 10 years of adventuring around, creating YouTube content, I will post one relaxation video for each place I have visited that has blew my mind. And that is the most of them :) Hope you en...
FULL TOUR of my Contessa 35! -PART TWO-
Erik Aanderaa

FULL TOUR of my Contessa 35! -PART TWO-

Here is the second and last part of the full walkthrough of Tessie. Hope you enjoy the tour! When you read this Im already on my way sailing to Fair Isle only using compass! You can check my tracking on my website: www.nbjs.no Safety equipment video: WATCHIT smart collition prevention system: ...
My Contessa 35  FULL TOUR! -PART ONE-
Erik Aanderaa

My Contessa 35 FULL TOUR! -PART ONE-

Step onboard and get a full tour of "Tessie". Ill show you every piece of equipment, and show how and why I use it. Now Im ready for Svalbard 2026 :) Tessie ran aground: Gori folding propeller: Installing new sails: Installing innerforsail/jibsail: Raymarine navigation: SEA.AI therm...
TESSIE got a new Gori folding propeller!
Erik Aanderaa

TESSIE got a new Gori folding propeller!

After 22 years of dragging my fixed prop around, Tessie has now got a brand new Gori Folding propeller, with overdrive! This means less drag, more sailing speed and reduced fuel consumption. Check out the full installation and sail test in this video. Big thanks to AB MArine and Gori propeller! ...
Sailing in France: Golfe du Morbihan to Brest, Part 3 | DrakeParagon
DrakeParagon

Sailing in France: Golfe du Morbihan to Brest, Part 3 | DrakeParagon

It's important to keep your wits about you when sailing this close to the coast of France, especially at night! And while we'd like to think that everyone keeps a vigilant watch while underway, that is often not the case. So what happens when two boats are on a collision course at sea? *...
Sailing in France: From the Golfe du Morbihan to Brest: Part 2 | DrakeParagon Sailing
DrakeParagon

Sailing in France: From the Golfe du Morbihan to Brest: Part 2 | DrakeParagon Sailing

We checked the weather, made a voyage plan, raised the anchor and pushed off. It should be a lovely sail on a beam reach. But reality out on the water is often different from what was predicted! What now? *** Help support our channel by making purchases through our DrakeParagon affiliate links: ...
Crossing a WILD North Sea for 500NM! -episode 5-
Erik Aanderaa

Crossing a WILD North Sea for 500NM! -episode 5-

Use code ERIKAANDERAA at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: This is my longest North Sea ocean crossing ever, reaching 498 NM from south Netherlands, to Norway. The journey was surtonly filled with all the weather the ocean can give, gathered in one trip! T-shirts...
SAIL Amsterdam is an absolute CHAOS! -Episode 4-
Erik Aanderaa

SAIL Amsterdam is an absolute CHAOS! -Episode 4-

Join the ride sailing through all of the Netherlands, from north to south! Midway I participated in the crazy event SAIL Amsterdam with Tessie. Sailing side by side with sailships from all over the worlds through Amsterdam. Experience all the sluizes and canals carrying you through this vast waterw...
Big diesel leakage off the coast of Netherlands! -Episode 3-
Erik Aanderaa

Big diesel leakage off the coast of Netherlands! -Episode 3-

Use code ERIKAANDERAA at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: During my 135 NM voyage from Helgoland to Vlieland, Netherlands, a big diesel leakage started in the middle of the night. In bumpy waves and fresh winds 30 NM from land, this is not much fun..! T-shirts a...
Sailing to Helgoland, the Island they tried blowing Away!
Erik Aanderaa

Sailing to Helgoland, the Island they tried blowing Away!

Get 4 months extra on a 2 year plan here: - It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! The journey continues towards Amsterdam! In this episode I continue southwards from Norway, along the Danish and German coast. For many years Ive been wanting to visit the tiny island of...
Chased by storm “Floris” down the Norwegian coast!
Erik Aanderaa

Chased by storm “Floris” down the Norwegian coast!

Get 4 months extra on a 2 year plan here: - It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! Join first episode of 5, sailing From Norway to Amsterdam! In this video I started out heading south along the Norwegian coast. Underway, the huge storm "Floris" catched up on m...
Crossing the North Sea- with Silje!
Erik Aanderaa

Crossing the North Sea- with Silje!

Get 4 months extra on a 2 year plan here: - It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! I was very surpriced when Silje called me, saying she was flying over to Scotland to join my sail back across the North Sea, to Norway! She has a very noticable fear of water, neither her ...
Crossing the NORTH SEA to Lindisfarne!
Erik Aanderaa

Crossing the NORTH SEA to Lindisfarne!

Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code ERIKAANDERAA at checkout. Download Saily app or go to Join my on a wild ride across the North Sea, from Haugesund to Lindesfarne! The 327 NM journey did for sure provide its fare share of challenges...! Enjoy the ride! Flute music: T-...
Giving Tessie a full test sail before Lindisfarne!
Erik Aanderaa

Giving Tessie a full test sail before Lindisfarne!

Use code ERIKAANDERAA at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: "Tessie" is on the hard to get a cleaning and some fixes, preparing her for the 2025 adventures! Join onboard for a beautiful sail along the archipelago outside my hometown, to vist an icreduble p...
This will CHANGE my Anchorage Possibilities!
Erik Aanderaa

This will CHANGE my Anchorage Possibilities!

My old anchor setup was outdated and did not work very well the way "Tessie" is set up on the bow. Now, with a complete new anchor, chain and a chunky bow roller, everything has changed! Im no able to anchor safely on much deeper waters, in more open bays, not having to stress about beeing...
“Tessie” is getting a power BOOST!
Erik Aanderaa

“Tessie” is getting a power BOOST!

Tessie is getting a powerboost, getting bigger lithium batteries! This means longer periods without needing to charge, both when sailing and anchoring. Check out Seatronic boat equipment store here: Check out the batteries at Seatronics website here: T-shirts and merch inside EU: US and e...
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