Hardrada took advantage of the strong Northerly winds that had delayed William’s crossing. Their fleet had started from Solund and sailed to the Shetland Isles, a journey of some 200km. They made their way to the Orkneys. On down the coast of Scotland and making their way to the Humber. Hardrada Enlisted a number of powerful men to add to their numbers. Paul and Erlend, the Earls of Orkney and sons of Earl Thorfin. Olaf, son of King Harald. Tostig, brother of Harold Godwinson. Eystein Orre, a son of Thorberg Arnason and betrothed to Hardrada daughter Maria. Styrkar the Marshal and according to Freeman, Malcolm III of Scotland may also have been present.