Matt Rutherford Speaking Event
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Benjamin Stern
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About this event
The Corinthian Cruising Fleet invites you to an unforgettable evening with explorer and conservationist Matt Rutherford.
In 2011, Matt set out to do what no one had ever done before: sail solo around the Americas. His vessel was a 40-year-old, 27-foot sailboat named St. Brendan. What followed was a harrowing and awe-inspiring expedition through some of the most remote and unforgiving waters on the planet.
That historic voyage became the foundation for Matt’s next chapter: founding and leading the Ocean Research Project, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge of our oceans through hands-on exploration. By partnering with researchers and deploying small, crewed sailboats into under-studied waters, the Ocean Research Project collects critical data on marine ecosystems & climate change.
Join us as Matt shares gripping stories from the edge of endurance, lessons learned at sea, and how adventure-driven exploration can directly support meaningful science and conservation. This is a rare opportunity to hear from a sailor who embodies grit, humility, and a profound respect for the wild places that shape our world.