ERIK AANDERAA VIKING OF THE HIGH SEAS
I know my boat. I know the waters I’m entering. I know my limitations. Still this situation is dangerous and can easily take a very bad turn. I don’t encourage anyone to try this. It will be at your own risk. Storms are dangerous.’ Norwegian solo skipper Erik Aanderaa is clear at the opening of his most popular YouTube video, Encountering Storm Force 10. He doesn’t want people to emulate what he is doing.
The 37-year-old has spent years slowly increasing his experience of sailing in heavy weather, crossing the North Sea in the middle of winter aboard his Contessa 35, , to test his ability, the boat and his equipment, all of which will prove invaluable when he
