Matt will be arriving at the Annapolis City Dock at around 12:00pm. The City Dock is here: City Dock Parking and Transit information can be found here: Downtown Garages and Parking Hope to see you all there tomorrow! But if … Continue reading
C.R.A.B. seriously needs your help as we count down the minutes until Matt Rutherford steps ashore for the first time since….. when he took off on a journey few thought he could complete. The enormity of Matt’s accomplishment, being the … Continue reading
You’ve followed Matt throughout his journey to set the record for circumnavigating the Americas nonstop and solo – now be part of the welcome home event in Annapolis, Md. and witness history being made. We will be streaming real time … Continue reading
Matt Rutherford is the first person to solo, nonstop circumnavigate both North America & South America! He sailed over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel at 10:48 EST this morning, crossing his original track and completing his challenge! Matt’s plan is … Continue reading
Eight miles from the finish line and Matt runs out of wind to power his sails! The tide is pushing him south, backwards towards the Virginia shore. Northeast winds are predicted soon which will bring him into the Bay. With … Continue reading
As you can see by the map above Matt is VERY close to the finish line! He’ll likely cross the finish line in the next few hours! Crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel will mark the end of his challenge … Continue reading
The crew of Godspeed are pleased to announce a U.S. $21,000 matching grant for all donations made to Matt’s Challenge for CRAB, until May 31, 2012. Matt honed his sailing skills working alongside Simon Edwards while delivering the yacht “Godspeed” … Continue reading
Dear friends and fellow sailors, Matt is fighting a gale about half-way between North Carolina and Bermuda. Weather is slowing St. Brendan and requiring all his seamanship to complete his circumnavigation of the Americas. St. Brendan’s motor can not be … Continue reading
Matt is expected to arrive back home after circumnavigating both continents on Saturday, April 21st! Anyone and everyone is invited to witness this historic event and join Matt’s family and C.R.A.B. in welcoming him back to land. He will be … Continue reading
Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa spoke about Matt on the floor of the U.S. Senate last Thursday. Watch the video of this interesting and heartfelt testament to Matt’s achievement! http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305202-1&start=24420
Matt's motivation for the trip is to show people, particularly those with disabilities, that there are no limits to what can be accomplished in life; and to raise money for Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB), a nonprofit sailing program for people with disabilities, based in Annapolis, Md. Click here to learn more about CRAB.
