Soloing The Americas

Navigating the Northwest Passage is a task not many sailors would attempt, even in the best conditions. Not even in a large over-powered well equipped vessel with a full crew. Matt Rutherford, who is a seasoned sailor, is completing the task by single handedly sailing it in a 27 foot boat while also attempting to circumnavigate the Americas. Matt started and will end his mission in Annapolis, MD but his actual circumnavigation officially started when he crossed the tunnel of the Chesapeake Bay bridge, which he did so on the 13th of June. This is where his paths will cross. Matt is not attempting this undertaking for the mere challenge, but more-so for to raise money for 'C.R.A.B' (Chesapeake Regional Assessable Boating). C.R.A.B is an Annapolis based non-profit group that provides people with mental and physical disabilities sailing opportunities. Visit Matt's website where you can keep up with his daily updates and his current speed, which is updated by the second.