Harry Anderson of Bainbridge Island docked his 43-foot sailboat, Phywave, Jan. 29 in Fort Lauderdale, ending his sailing solo to all seven continents.

The feat has been a decade in the making.

And he’s not done. The 74-year-old is already planning to return Phywave to BI by navigating the Northwest Passage. “I’ve dealt with ice in Antarctica. Hopefully, that gave me the experience I’ll need to take on the Arctic.”

In 2014 Anderson completed solo flights to all seven continents in a small, single-engine fiberglass airplane. His solo flights have taken him twice around the world and over the North Pole. Those adventures are described in his book, “Flying 7 Continents Solo.”

Anderson said he was tested in entirely different ways in his solo voyage to seven continents in his sailboat.

“Sailing is obviously much slower and more physically demanding,” Anderson said, speaking via Starlink from the final leg of the voyage. “But the rewards are a stronger engagement with the environment, a better appreciation of each destination, and a connection to the international cruising community.”

Anderson’s solo voyage spanned over 38,000 nautical miles, more than 350 days at sea, and stops at 20 countries and territories. From the icy waters of Antarctica to the sun-drenched shores of Australia, Anderson shared some of the highlights.

Europe: A stop in Lagos, Portugal, to enjoy the wine and sites of the Algarve after crossing the Atlantic Ocean for the first time from Norfolk, VA.

Africa: First stopping in Morocco after Portugal, then again in South Africa and Namibia, Anderson sailed down South Africa’s renowned “Wild Coast,” running with the surging Agulhas Current.

South America: With stops in Brazil, Argentina and a layover in Puerto Williams, Chile —the southernmost town in the world—Anderson had the chance to restock his boat and enjoy the breathtaking mountains and fjords of Tierra del Fuego.

Antarctica: Anderson braved icebergs and punishing winds while anchored along the Antarctica Peninsula after crossing the infamously violent Drake Passage from South America.

Australia: After pioneering a new, shorter route across the Great Barrier Reef, Anderson celebrated crossing the Pacific Ocean with an extended stop in Darwin to wait out the tropical cyclone season.

Asia: A planned stop in Lombok, Indonesia, expanded from a week into a month while Anderson completed engine repairs.

North America: A triumphant return to the United States at Fort Lauderdale from the Caribbean after crossing the Atlantic for the third time from South Africa, Namibia and St. Helena Island.

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For an earlier Review story on his adventure go to: www.bainbridgereview.com/news/sailing-adventure-to-7-continents/

Anderson’s website, www.phywave.com, offers a window into his flights and voyages, complete with maps, photos, videos and tales from the high seas.