I ran Hard AGROUND! And some news!

So there we go. I ran Tessie hard aground and hurt her badly.
She was nearly considered condemned. Then things turn to the better and we managed to salvage here with the help of some good people with skills.
Here is the story, and every detail about how I managed to smash my beloved Tessie on a hard rock, doing full speed.

[marcschneider]

That's what makes you so great - you also show the things that others like to keep quiet or try to make into a fantastic story. You are honest, authentic, straight - a real Viking!!!

[ThorsteinnAdalsteins]

There are two kinds of captains: Those who have run aground, and those who are lying they didn't

[stephenbuckle]

The strength of Tessie is testament to Jeremy Rogers (1937-2022) and the many people who worked at Contessa, Lymington, England.

[NoFeeArea]

I ran Heavy Equipment on roads for 35 years. Many broken things and damage. If you aren't doing things then nothing breaks. I have learned one major thing from breaking things. They always happen when you are in a hurry. Always. The mind can only be pushed so hard. When it is pushed way past the norm you miss things. It's OK to push but there is a risk reward line. And the older we get it's even more important to be more cautious.

[SplendidHorrors]

You just proved yourself that Tessy is family member. Only for them we don't count money, but do whatever needs to get back on track. ❤

[slippyg]

The work they did in that fast time looks amazing. Well done to the Stavanger team

[HumanityWillPrevail]

When you posted on FB that you'd grounded Tessie, as a fellow sailor it made me feel sick. Its the one thing that we all fear and seeing the damage that was done made it worse. I'm so pleased that Tessie was jumped on so quickly by the yard and made good to bring her back to full health so you can continue your adventures together. Fair winds my friend.

[grahamatsea]

The selden track systems are great. The workshop that repaired your damage did an amazing job in such a short time, those new cabin sole's look beautiful. Great eposide.

[javierechevarria]

Happy to see Tessie back in shape!!!

Thank you Erik for sharing your adventures with us.

[larry]

Happy you got this repaired. The insurance company were very good to not write it off as so many are quick to do these days. I lost a boat in 2019 in Croatia after the buoy failed during a macroburst. There was very little to indicate any sort of weather event and when you actually use your boat, these are the risks you run. The boat (and 4 others) was pushed into a breakwater, the rocks pierced the steel hull and she took on water. The boat was written off immediately and we never replaced it. Very glad this wasn't the case for you!

[chrisfairbrother]

Really good video Erik. I think you were really lucky running aground. An old sailor once advised me to get one of those small kitchen clockwork timers, set it to 15 minutes and put it in your pocket while sailing at night. We are all human and the person who has never made a mistake has never made anything or been anywhere. So Tessie and you have benefitted from this experience. Good luck with your passage to Greenland, I hope you make it this time. 😊👍

[dazzk]

Thank you for your honesty, it takes a strong character to admit when one makes a mistake where others can learn from. Keep making them videos as they are great.

[daniellisy]

Man its really a testament to the builders quality, there certainly are many production boats that would not make it. I'm happy you got to keep your boat!!! As well I'm happy it was in the end just material damage.

[Benjaminwright]

This would be a 20 part series on other channels. I appreciate the simple, easy viewing and straight talking. Refreshing

[michaelberg]

Hard lessons are even harder to share. Thank you Erik. Glad you & Tessie are doing well.

[EastCoastSailing_]

Glad you and the boat are ok. You always seem so calm in stressful situation. Tesse is a strong boat and glad your insurers helped you out as the Chanel wouldn’t be the same without her. The seldon runners look a god send.

[Sailingdancingbear]

So glad Tessie is fixed can’t imagine the relief and stress you have been through. Good luck with Greenland can’t wait to see the attempt. 4th time lucky 🤜🤜👍👍

[jsytac]

So so glad you could keep her. There are only two types of sailors:
- those who have grounded, and
- those who haven’t grounded, yet!

[Tetsaraku]

Now you are ’the other kind of sailor’, who no longer have to wonder when they ground the boat. :) It’s done, so you can relax.

[mas]

shows true humility - like a true sailor. That's why we all keep watching @erikaanderaa