Crossing the North Sea to a remote bay on Shetland. Chapter 1

[@erikaanderaa]

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[@davepersich3035]

A refreshing change from the Mediterranean and Caribbean sailing channels, no bacardi and bikinis here, no bulls--t, just sailing. Fair winds.

[@Liljan96]

Could not agree more 😂

[@j.ajurado7262]

Nbjs

[@drx1xym154]

@@j.ajurado7262 - NBJS!!! Yaarrrrg!

[@JardesonRocha]

Came back from work, open KZbin and saw the notification: - HELL YEAH! - WTF WAS THAT?!?! - Said my wife, startled. - Erik is back! - Who’s Erik? - What?! Can’t hear ya! I’m happy to see you back. So excited for this series!

[@philipbarrett3151]

In addition to being a skilled sailor, you have also become a very accomplished film maker and storyteller.

[@old_seadog]

How can you not enjoy Erik's adventures & admire his spirit? A true Viking.

[@dancarter482]

_A good kick in the right direction._ Chuck Norris checks under his bed for Erik the Viking!

[@jamesneil2911]

Eric is back from his Holidays Hip,Hip......Great to see another adventure

[@roadboat9216]

I think that you have the best prepared and equipped little yacht out there. Especially a vintage yacht like Tessie. Your videos are so well done. When they come out I drop everything to watch them. Especially this trip. FWandFS

[@moltderenou]

I would really like to know what make and model Erik’s vessel is.

[@RAEckart22]

@@moltderenou Think it's a Contessa 35, where he gets the Tessie name from

[@moltderenou]

@@RAEckart22 Thanks, makes sense. Nice boats.

[@johnmayer3433]

Still missing granny bars though.

[@moltderenou]

@@johnmayer3433 If you had referred to it as a leaning post, he may have considered it 😄

[@Joostdw]

So nice to see Shetland again. It really is the love of my life for almost 40 years. Sweet and bitter memories coming back ! Thank you Erik!

[@eduardomontes1276]

Every day you improve your drone shots more and more, I am impressed by some of the shots. The Rolly Tasker sails have been a very good investment, and Tessy's behaviour has improved greatly.👍💪💪

[@00CooG00]

The King is back! Can’t wait to way to watch this later tonight. Heia heia!

[@benjones8304]

Your videos are worth the wait. Thank you.

[@timherzog6720]

I feel so much better knowing that your new and repaired equipment adds so much to your safety. Can't wait to follow your 4th Greenland attempt. Take care.

[@sjeffreyw]

I live in North America in the state of Washington, I watch every video you produce. I'm to old to sail but watching you just makes me feel free. You make good videos and very entertaining thank you enjoy your water time.

[@RegulareoldNorseBoy]

How old are you. My dad is 65 building is own sailboat here in Norway Sure some sailing enthusiast would love to take you for a trip

[@Weikka]

Been seeing your updates of the journey in instagram through the whole summer. Finally we get to enjoy the journey on youtube!

[@erikaanderaa]

Looking forward to make the adventure come alive! Thank you!

[@lenflier3826]

I, too, am looking forward to seeing your storm jib in action. It makes so much sense to have the center of effort lower and closer to the keel. And I love the orange accents on your mainsail and genoa. It makes Tessie look really sharp and it increases your visibility in bad weather.

[@jasper680]

These are, hands down, the best sailing videos on youtube. Always look forward to your adventures! Thank you.

[@davidnichols147]

Eric, marvelous episode! Nice to have the Easter Rabbit hiding candy for this epic passage to Greenland.

[@benjaminstrudwick9626]

The combo of intertwining boat repair/upgrade with sailing demo is an awesome format of story telling. Love it!

[@esr243]

Aw, Erik, It is always a pleasure “embarking” with you. This time I am in the Scottish Highlands, feeling closer to your destination. Ahoy ! Emmanuel

[@Bob8091]

Thanks Erik. Having watched for a few years now Tessi is not just a boat, but an entity in her own right.

[@cyliemyrus]

Viking's doing viking things. I love it!

[@moltderenou]

The Anglo Saxons didn’t !

[@stevecheshire5210]

4th time lucky Eric, wishing you fair winds, ⛵️⛵️

[@keeldragger]

Heavy on the product promotion but I understand you gotta support the adventure. Love that Tessie is so well-equipped. As always, great video, Erik!

[@christinehammell6365]

My daughter is on her first ever sail on a yacht . It's called Merlin and there is an experienced crew of two onboard . I'm tracking their progress along the west coast if Scotland. So excited for her . They are out for a week . Can't wait to hear from her when they return to Oban.

[@erikaanderaa]

Give you daughter my best regards Christine! She on a great adventure for sure❤

[@benjeffreys9378]

Glad to see you back safe

[@charlesfulcrum3170]

Incredible first leg on this continuing journey. True adventurist’s never give up until their goal is achieved.

[@notifysend1015]

You're an inspiration to solosailers across the world. May the odds be ever in your favor.

[@NJ-Cathie]

The yacht ⛵️ looks magnificent in the opening scenes.

[@Sailingfalco]

Erik, amazing !!!! you are more prepared than ever before. I can’t wait to see you at Greenland. ✌🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚓️

[@davidsmeglap4023]

AMAZING REEFING SYSTEM. That is a great safety tool.

[@scooptv9]

Eric … what’s the load rating on the carabiners?

[@00CooG00]

Holy shit Erik. You’ve really levelled up your photography and edit. Just an. Incredible amount of hard work, will and talent to capture all these beautiful shots. Non stop eye candy. Throughly Impressed!!

[@erikaanderaa]

Thank you very much!❤

[@renatofigueiredo603]

Beautiful Shetland.

[@TheJdm2203]

Been watching this adventure on Instagram. The production quality of your videos are FANTASTIC! You only fail if you give up!! Thank you for your time on these projects. They are a wonderful way to start my day!! Plus your encouragement has been HUGE in helping me get SV Sine Timore ready for a solo sail from Maryland USA to Ireland! THANK YOU, again!!!

[@erikaanderaa]

Thank you! Wish you and SV Sine Timore many great adventures :)

[@TheJdm2203]

@@erikaanderaa Thank you!! You’re the BEST!!!

[@bearcingetorix6326]

My eyes got wet when Wild Mountain Thyme bagpipes began at your arrival in Shetland. Great work man.

[@matthewwhite4392]

I love these videos. They fill me with joy, I love the way Erik cares for his boat, has loaded it with technology to make his life safer and easier. I love the cinematography and the adventure. Thankyou Erik for enhancing my life.

[@frfrpr]

Incredible story and scenes. Some of the best filming on KZbin

[@sailingxtremeadventures542]

Great to see you back and the production quality of your videos are exceptional.

[@swampyfox8688]

Excited to see part 2!!! So glad Tessie had so many upgrades to make your journey safer!! Sail on Viking Erik!!

[@oldskull70]

Servvs from Austria !!! I’ve been following you and Mighty Tessy for years !!!! I love to watch your Viking Saga !

[@DivingPhotography]

Amazing adventure!!! Have been really looking forward to your fourth attempt over last year! 🤗

[@jonbarlow3542]

Very nicely produced video, and I enjoyed the narrative/storey and the way it has been edited, and the best part was coming along on your journey, emotionally, thanks for sharing, Erik. That part of the world is sooooo different to my Australian home.

[@kenshin142]

The Journey Continues!!!

[@vincebauermeister9327]

Your sailboat is the most well-prepared single-handed sv that I've seen on any KZbin channel. Seriously impressive! Wishing you nothing but smooth seas and a great voyage. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences with us - it's truly inspiring to follow along.

[@danpoczynek]

It’s very cool to see you back sailing

[@LiborSmolik]

Hi Erik! Greetings from Fleetwood in England. Hei på deg! I just randomly discovered your channel and it’s been incredibly inspiring. I got my first boat this year-a 25 ft sailboat-and I’m planning to go into the water next season to sail around Scotland. I’ve also just started a KZbin channel of my own to document my adventures. Your channel has been a great source of motivation. Best of luck with your journey across the North Atlantic, and I’m looking forward to following along. Safe travels!

[@flothelo]

the sailing video GOAT is back - keep going. Erik

[@chrisrossi5176]

Always good to see you back and sailing👍

[@AshleyPickering-s3z]

Been waiting for this welcome back NBJS...........go Erik....the grand master is back to show us how its really done!! .

[@jonnytooze]

I just feel that I'm coming along with you. As a time poor sailor, it's brilliant. Thank you!

[@paulcatsea]

Fantastic video Erik, I hope your viewers understand just how much work goes into something like this. Maybe not as much as a solo sail to Greenland but not far off either! Well done!

[@ianthompson3778]

We aren't sailers but love your videos. Also love the travels of 'The Bumbling Sailor' on KZbin. (If only you sailed in a combined journey) We appreciate the differences in your adventures but both are so good. We'll done both!

[@erikjalefors9377]

Finally we get to see this summers adventure !! Great great Work Erik !!

[@synthnseq]

AWESOME upgrades to the boat Erik, you must be really pleased!

[@charliemcgrain]

What a great adventure. Thanks for sharing! Safe travels and fair winds.

[@johnmalenchek6597]

Best of luck on your fourth try. Watched them all and admire your seamanship and determination

[@allyncoles7374]

Loving all the advice and knowledge you give on your channel.

[@pierrevanhalteren5733]

Great to see you back in that project !!

[@larswetterstrom7209]

Good to see you again. Your photography is still unparallelled,

[@mortenbraathen]

Great to see you back - better than ever! Looking forward to the next leg⛵️

[@tomriley5790]

Good look on the next leg! That stream blowing off the cliff on the faroes tells its own story!

[@robjohnston61]

Having a really, really shite time at work right now, a new NBJS video has really cheered me up, cheers Erik!

[@erikaanderaa]

Glad to know, thank you😀🎬

[@carlfrost6291]

You put those mega yachts to shame with your fine videos and genuine adventures Ty

[@jeffw.6821]

Congratulations on your new journey!

[@gregsage1605]

Great story telling Erik! Well done!

[@jeffcurrent5593]

Beautifully crafted video as always! Cheers and fair winds!

[@cjyoung7372]

I know nothing about sailing but after watching your tech demo im begin to think that sailing is one of mankind's most undervalued technologies it is probably just under clean water and sanitation I really enjoyed your demonstration and hello and fair winds from the landlocked outback Australia 🇦🇺

[@roykale9141]

Thank you for the 4k really appreciate it, looks really goood!

[@andrewmacaulay1585]

Good to see you again. New Brunswick Canada 🇨🇦

[@mattdoherty753]

I copied another comment, it says exactly what I thought. best wishes from Australia, Erick. I'm following, thanks mate! "How can you not enjoy Erik's adventures & admire his spirit? A true Viking."

[@jakobpoole7622]

You are an absolute inspiration man. Well done for keeping on pushing. 💪🏻

[@geezenslaw]

Very impressive the cars on the track slider and setting the mainsail... Erik has become the Mr. Gaget of boat gear and maintenance... Fair Winds...

[@brycegroff6787]

Welcome back home! What a huge adventure. So excited to watch this series, legend!

[@WildRoverSailing]

Amazing work as always. That old Contessa is such a sweet boat!

[@hakanboz5242]

Thanks for the first video Erik. ❤❤❤

[@phatista]

I have heard the best way to reset ball bearings from cars / blocks on a rolling boat is to coat them in Vaseline to help them stay..

[@philiphemmings3739]

Hopefully your feeling much better my man, after not being so healthy, keep strong, and look after your health, for the sake of your family, and your future voyages my friend. 😀

[@Gordan1962]

love your videos Erik , especially the ones in Shetland and northern sea, take care and looking forward for your next video.

[@dougsrepair1060]

You have the boat kitted out pretty well. Looks great.

[@journeyman7189]

Great start Erik and some great upgrades as well. Nate

[@josephshultz6726]

Beautiful journey, the new camera looks top notch. Looking forward to the next leg.

[@waderogers]

Erik, another excellent video and I'm glad to see you took care of some maintenance items before departing. Funny thing is, you and I have done similar repairs this year. I was having problems with my shifter and throttle Morse assembly too, and mine required me to take the levers apart, clean them of the old grease that had turned to like glue, then reinstall and make some adjustments. I have two levers: one for the transmission and the other for the throttle and when you would pull the transmission lever back, it also pulled the throttle lever back. Now it's fixed and works like new. I also installed a jam cleat system on the reefing hooks for the mainsail at the mast. Before, I had to put the hook in the sail, pull it down, and then tie it off on a cleat on the mast but now I pull it down and then pop the line into the jam cleat and it's done! I also need to look at replacing my mainsail traveler. It's 47 years old now. Works, but it's really stiff. You gave me a good idea of what to look for. I'm liking the new storm sail. You really need it and it's good that it hanks onto the staysail standing rigging, moving the center of effort closer to the boat's 'center of lateral resistance', which will reduce your 'weather helm'. I have something similar but it hanks onto the forestay because I don't have a staysail rig, and this sail is extra heavy dacron with wire reinforcing on the leech and luff. Bulletproof! I did crew on a Jason 35 staysail rigged sailboat for a few years and used it in heavy weather. Loved it! Glad to see Tiger is back on watch, keeping an eye out on you and Tessie! Say 'hello' to Silje too... BTW, I've done about 1000 miles sailing this year, which included 600 miles of off shore sailing a 46' Hunter sailboat from a little town here in SE Alaska, all the way to Port Townsend, Washington. I'll be working on my own video of this in the weeks ahead. Looking forward to the next video in the series to Greenland!

[@HellyWelly93]

Loveeeeee your story telling ❤

[@richardskip]

Hi Erik. I realy like to watch your adventures. Nice to see your improvements. And that of the boat. The only concern I have is that you walk around the deck without safetyline. One slip and your boat could sail to Greenland without you. I know that will not happen easely but when it happens its final. Please stay save so we can enjoy your videos for many more years😂 Greetings from an other solosailer.

[@jamesconger8509]

Great camera work as usual, Erik.

[@241mrmark]

Just the best videos. Brilliant advert for Jeremy Rogers design ! Bravo Erik !

[@philiphildebrand1419]

I think that C35s are built by Jeremy Rogers, but designed by Doug Peterson

[@tripltred65]

Yes. Your back!!!

[@patdemers7096]

Thank you for the high latitude inspiration what a great adventure

[@peterschouten-ys8yr]

Erik, I really like your optimism. Too many people dramatise the events on KZbin. To top it off you have amazing footage. A question. How big is your boat? Cheers Peter.

[@josephshultz6726]

Just starting your video but have to remark what a beautiful place Haugesund is to call home. Pretty amazing place my friend. Looking forward to the rest.

[@yurikonstantinov5787]

As always, perfect. As if I had gone on a journey myself.

[@wayneedwards5158]

Erik, Best wishes to you for an exciting and safe travels.

[@petrichor649]

Such beauty

[@PedroPaulo-bd5ik]

Congratulations on your courage and also on your sailing wisdom. These places and cultures of the North Sea are beautiful. When you can, in one of the next videos, talk a little about the new sails, their characteristics and performance.

[@erikaanderaa]

Here is a full video of my new sails, thank you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/q52TcnSwe8uAa80

[@curzonpeier6539]

Round 4!! So excited for this new series to Greenland, excellent as always Eric!! Thank you.

[@mvdeehan]

A truly entertaining video Erik!

[@Peteski-0]

Oh how I’ve missed your content! Fantastic adventure to look forward to. All the best Erik

[@billburkart8527]

Thank you Erik, another enjoyable video. Proud to wear your NBJS hat. 👍👍

[@stubarnish6265]

Brilliant Erik, can't wait for the next one. Followed you there and back on the app, great to finally see the footage ⛵️💪

[@ianh2674]

Great start to this journey.