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Arctic Explorer's Solo Journey
Matt Rutherford is attempting a world-first solo circumnavigation of the Arctic Ocean. His journey through treacherous ice and gales highlights the challenges of polar exploration.
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Matt Rutherford is sailing 10,000 nautical miles, through ice floes and gales, to try and accomplish a world first. He spoke with NPR from the cabin of his boat.
2026-08-08 21:30 UTC