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9 August 2026

Meet the man circumnavigating the Arctic Ocean, alone

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Source reporting: NPR News

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Meet the man circumnavigating the Arctic Ocean, alone

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. (Image credit: Matt Rutherford)

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