STRONG GUST AND 6 METERS HIGH WAVES

- The coolest adventure I experienced was the first time I crossed the North Sea all by myself in the middle of winter to take part in the fire festival "Up helly Aa" in Shetland, Scotland. There was a stiff gale and 6 meter high waves the whole time. It was an enormously powerful experience, says Erik.

The sights are set on Greenland
In 2022, Erik will sail across the North Sea again and in the spring he plans his first sailing trip to Svalbard. But then the big goal awaits when he tries to sail to Greenland for the third time.

- The biggest challenge when I sail is keeping a cool head when it really storms. I am completely dependent on the boat being able to cope with the stresses of the weather, the boat is what keeps me alive at sea, explains Erik.

Preparation is key
Feeling healthy and strong is important to persevere when the weather challenges and he is alone on board. He is careful to pack warm clothes, energy-rich food and plenty of drink. But he also packs DVD movies for his TV that he has on board because he likes watching movies very much.

In 2021, Erik quit his job as a safety trainer to sail full-time. Follow his travels on the Youtube channel No Bullshit Just Sailing .