Crossing the North Sea - Norway to Orkney Islands - Chapter 1

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Hi everyone!
Jump on board and join me on another windy adventure, crossing the North Sea from Norway to Orkney Islands! This is the first chapter of my series covering my journey around beautiful Scotland.
Hold fast and enjoy!
Erik
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[@erikaanderaa]

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[@obxarms7685]

I'm gonna go buy a hat right now!! We are all so proud of you Eric!!! What a great episode and with each day you are cementing your name as a great sailor in history around the world!! BRAVO!! but no matter what stay the humble man that we all know. This is a big part of what makes you great!!

[@caitgems1]

Welcome back to Scotland ❤

[@Sunshinecoastphotography]

My God, man… Your videos are absolutely spectacular! We are just getting caught up now, but your channel makes the others look like the pure fluff that many are! Congratulations on yet another amazing video! Safe travels…

[@wavehead11]

I love the videos, but I must know why you don’t catch fish to eat along the way! Cheers

[@patricklaine6958]

Terrific video Erik. You perfectly captured the stress associated with crossing the Norwegian Sea when she is not in a good mood. Bravo.

[@peterrahill9263]

Ahoy, Skipper - ditto that.

[@erikaanderaa]

Thanks Patrick! Nothing compared to your 1000 mile voyages😇

[@donaldlyons537]

Awesome video. Another job well done !!! Can't wait for chapter 2

[@philipwright7186]

Great video. Where there are dolphins, you won't find orca!

[@marcosignori]

Can't wait for your next videos sir.

[@OgamiItto70]

Ever notice how seasickness seems to evaporate away when you're scared and busy handling the boat? When non-sailors ask me if there's any cure for seasickness I tell them, "Yes. Terror." Well, that and sailing all the time. But sometimes it's not possible to sail on the ocean multiple times per week in order to keep your sealegs and you just have to tough it out. Another great video. I look forward to the next chapter in this saga.

[@StuartSutherland-1]

One of the best sailing videos I’ve watched, brilliant story telling and editing. Thanks.

[@jlmendezg1296]

I'm in the same opinion, impressive ...

[@Nerd3927]

Yes, Back at the North Sea! Very impressive conditions and getting them on camera! Love it!

[@user-bh5gi4lu5c]

Scary, but Sailing, filming, the video - it's all a masterpiece! Love mum ❤

[@SplendidHorrors]

Thanks for new video! Rough seas, confident decisions. Eager to experience north Atlantic.

[@oldskull70]

Erik ! This one of the most hardcore sailing video you’ve done ! Tessy is not a simple sailing boat !: She is a tough Viking Drakkar !!!!!! Awsome !!!!

[@jasonking6892]

Another Brilliant and interesting Video thx Mate 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@carlray6010]

Erik, Your videos are great! No Bull Shit Just Sailing plus historical and cultural insights! You share your part of the world in a unique way, Love it! Be safe my friend and thank you!

[@peterrahill9263]

21:10 - me thinks the dolphins are coming along side to give you their salute of approval, as if to say: "Way to go, Skipper... you're doing it!"

[@snacklofter]

Who needs 'Gone With The Wynns' after finding this channel!! 👍👍

[@zughoytim]

Magical video Erik! So good that nature rewarded you with some dolphin company after the heavy seas. Beautiful.

[@bungaloboynes]

Thank you for coming to scotland and showing the world what a wild ride the seas are i would not change it for the world makes u feel alive ❤

[@erikvictor]

The standard of sailing videos. Thank you sir. 👌

[@peterrahill9263]

900th LIKE... here we go... I remember the time when you gave Magnus a ride; one of my favorite episodes. Tiger needs some Velcro skivvies to secure him to the deck.

[@carlengel8501]

Contessa made a hell of a boat. These videos are better than anything on network TV. Thank you

[@DougVarble]

5:55 Erik is stronger than he knows🎉

[@oddjob4877]

I have watched every one of your videos - and I’ve just realised why your channel fascinates me so much……it is because you are probably a nutcase and attempt passages that i would never dream of making. You have my total respect and admiration. Keep going Erik and safe travels.

[@MikeBrown-dk7or]

A really super adventure with great filming. A big thank you, Erik.

[@gustavomedellin1466]

You always leave me impressed Erik! One thing- consider installing an Antal mainsheet track and slider system. I have one and it allows me to reef under load either upwind or downwind. Important when the main needs to come down quickly in big wind. Hope the next leg is less demanding.

[@erikaanderaa]

On the list!

[@francescaevans2787]

Once again, well done Eric ! You have smashed another epic adventure. Thank you for taking the time to film beautiful Scotland through contemptuous weather conditions. What an incredible experience to remember ! Tessie sure has it !!

[@arremsea]

Always look forward to your vids.

[@sykendu-twanbiemans7586]

Very nice footage Erik! I was at the Orkneys recently. In Kirkwall and at anchor in East Weddel Sound, just outside the Causeways. Looking forward to the other parts of your journey. We just missed each other in Inverness…

[@lucasprange7104]

Erik! Im buying my first boat because of you!!! Please, do not stop! You will hold us all fast!!!

[@benjaminstrudwick9626]

Yes! I was looking forward to this. This has made my day!

[@danielprinsloo2917]

good to see you are back - great video thank you

[@ringo34]

Wonderful adventuring!!

[@MoThomson]

That was an uphill journey across to Orkney, great effort, glad you got a good rest after the rough crossing. Looking forward to watching the next few videos around my favourite parts of Scotland.

[@dbanniste]

Amazing….and well edited, nice touch having the history section …..keep up the good work 👍

[@MikeSantis]

Great footage Erik. You nailed it. Looking forward to second part.

[@richardloup4508]

You have no idea how much I enjoy and look forward to seeing your video’s Erik !!! You put a smile on my. Face always!

[@jasminines]

Dear Erik, all factors taken into account, you surely must be one of the most natural and skilled sailors on earth ❤ So inspiring ❤

[@martinreid2231]

love your channel mate, and your commentary and I want to do what you are doing one day. Great to see you coming to Scotland, the land I was born!

[@erikaanderaa]

Thank you, what a great country!

[@guypool7524]

Another great film of your adventures Erik, thank you!

[@rocketqueen232]

Love your cinematography Erik, hope you're feeling better!

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

I am a very big fan of yours Erik and I would like to thank you for sharing your adventures for us all to enjoy. The story telling and the editing along with the narration is real quality stuff. Thanks once again for making this video and I am already looking forward to the next one.

[@delzworld2007]

Very, very enjoyable Erik. Your exceptional camera work and editing are improving all the time. I know just how much concentration is required when editing, but it's always so rewarding to watch the finished product.

[@lanwan]

Thanks for all the documenting and sharing sailing adventures you do. I am learning a lot

[@erikjalefors9377]

Love your videos ! exciting sailing !

[@rogwen]

As always, well worth watching! Keep going Erik.

[@MCallsen]

So nice of Erik to take us over the island, while Erik took a rest and hopefully found himself :D

[@renatofigueiredo603]

Fantastic adventure. Congrats.

[@fatimamelo2991]

Boa Sorte! 🍀 Boa Viagem! 🌈⛵🌞

[@chuckvanderbildt]

This one put a grin on my face, Erik.

[@jockneyranger]

Yaas! Buzzing for this series! More power to you, my Viking friend!

[@TheDarivan]

Ready for the chapter 2. Great work.

[@emmakimble8946]

Wow fun wish I was there I’m I’ll be loving 🥰 it

[@lamiaitaly2549]

Oh you are a tease. Looking forward to the next one

[@miguelperezmenendez865]

Spent a week in Orkney and fell in love with the place. The history of these islands is truly incredible and rich and I also got caught by the tide at Birsay 😂 Safe sailings to Stornoway Eric!

[@williamsneddon38]

Love your action sailing videos! We sailed to Cape Cod this summer from Long Island Sound. I'd love to do some sailing around Scotland someday! Keep making the great videos!

[@olivertitz9972]

Love your style telling the story...keep it going 👍

[@ClemsonJohnson]

Great video. This is my second sailing season using a Sailproof tablet as my main navigation system and have been very happy with it , other than it’s less than stated battery life.

[@robertharris7027]

Very nice. And a little bit of fun weather, too.

[@RickMentore]

Hey Erick, being single handed most of the time, have you ever thought of equipping the boat with an electric winch, specifically for the main. Is that a possible add on? That would make sailing easier, not to mention safer. "Crossing the North Sea - Norway to Orkney Islands," is an intriguing escapade, cant wait for follow-up episodes.

[@simoneroana2787]

Semplicemente stupendo!! Grande Erik!! Saluti da Venezia

[@gregsage1605]

Brilliant! Everything about this is so well done! Thank you!!!

[@danielseizanmarshall5298]

As per normal I love watching your qualitative sailing output. I have no idea about sailing but your episodes inspire me greatly and I aways look forward to a new episode. Thank you from a 🇬🇧 fan!

[@richarnaud7794]

Biggest waves I've ever seen..Wow..Awesome.

[@ffiori-uw5rz]

Good job Erik! Congratulations! Thank's! 💪🙏🇧🇷

[@gbr562]

My boat is very similar design and age to yours and I wonder how unsafe I would feel in a modern boat with no transom, standing less than a meter from the back and inviting every following wave into the cockpit.

[@simoncaselton9020]

Epic visual sailing adventure.Great stuff Eric.

[@richardcasey4439]

Love the First Mate Tiger!

[@obxarms7685]

Eric, it has been amazing to see what your boat has become. It is absolutely tricked out with super-capability now!! What an incredible girl she is and she will take good care of you in the worst of conditions!

[@remoanderegg4322]

Wunderschöne Bilder und ein eindrucksvoller Törn! I love it❤

[@martinleepgg]

You the best Erik, you got big kahoonas.

[@jonathanbailey1597]

Thanks for the years of adventure!

[@j.vanliefland1910]

Fantastic video Erik, again! What more can we say about it. I can’t wait until chapter #2. Thank you. Stay safe!

[@mathiasdm98]

Great video as always! I remember we wanted to do a short sailing trip that exact same weekend as you did your crossing to Orkeny Islands. The weather here in Belgium was similar as what you encountred. Since we arn't experienced sailers we decided not to sail and that was the best decision. Friends did set out to sail and their foresail got ripped and somme of the rigging on their boat got badly dammaged. Always love to see how you handle these situations when yiu are out in the middle of the nort sea ;-) I hope one day to gain enough expierience (and to be able to buy myself a sailboat) to make similar adventures as you. You re a true inspiration!

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

What a pleasure to watch! Can't wait for the next chapter!

[@Gedagnors]

Gorgeous! Thank you so much!!!

[@brigitkarlsen4294]

Epic travel ...!!!! Fab journey and exploring ...look fwrd 2 next ..!!!..

[@AlexBrown92]

Amazing voyage so far! Excited to see more of Scotland.

[@wilfrennecke9501]

❤👍👍👍You are one gutsy guy !!! FANTASTIC SAILING !!! STAY SAFE !!!!! From British Columbia, Canada

[@MarcusHelius]

What a great experience to share with us, can't wait to watch chapter 2. And welcome to Scotland!

[@yuzujap1664]

the sea is incredible, good and ready to fight, erik^^

[@Coinspinner]

One of your best. They started good and just get better.

[@DrivingBoatsandYachts]

Best video yet. You are really capturing the essence.

[@sailingin-tuitionwithchuck]

Erik - I always enjoy your videos / adventures! They inspire me to make my little ones a reality!

[@timlamarre8680]

Another great video. Thank you for posting!

[@tyson80]

Got my NBJS hoodie on and everything! Perfect timing!

[@jamiemorton1765]

Don't you dare stop brother can't wait for this one

[@christianfreedomofspeechfo1198]

I love this channel.

[@SCBiscuit13]

Nice to see you finally wearing a deck vest and a tether line. Stay safe out there.

[@richardfernandez4213]

Fantastic sailing! Thank you for bringing us along on your masterful command of such chaotic seas!

[@simonp75381]

Love all your videos Erik , your drone footage and photos are exceptional! Thanks for making the effort to produce such high quality episodes. Take care.

[@patrickgagne8795]

Love Erik’s videos. Dude has balls of steel.

[@friarfoxz]

So from Greece with your lovely lady to the North Sea. Why am I not surprised. One day you might want to try a crossing to Canada through Newfoundland and make your way up the St Lawrence seaway to the Great Lakes. Love the new episode.

[@markwhittingham5270]

Thank you Eric, great adventure.

[@joshstamey4136]

Absolutely beautiful work as always Erik. Thank you for sharing!

[@iaing2030]

Great video Erik! Looking forward to the next part.

[@christopherwaaler6878]

Great stuff! Love watching man against the sea!

[@MrKenny777]

Those North Sea waves were terrifying. It was lovely to be on tranquil Orkney too. I’m looking forward to the next part of the voyage.

[@patrichellberg9596]

Excellent video Erik and such a great sailor you are! Looking forward to follow your journey!

[@jackclarke9384]

wow, the start on another inspiring adventure. Absolutely love this as always, cheers!

[@jamestfishertweety8534]

Thankyou, for sharing your journey's.

[@leof.8416]

Thanks for taking us with you! Can't get enough of the cold blue water from the north sea.

[@Jawnexplores]

What a wonderful piece of art. Thank you Erik !!

[@svdirectorspecial]

Love your hard core adventures , keep it coming

[@Strikeforce12]

Top quality content. Can't wait for more.