The daring, 10,000-mile-long journey to circumnavigate the Arctic Ocean NPR | By Rob Schmitz, Henry Larson, Michael Levitt Published August 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM AKDT Facebook Email Listen • 5:55 NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Captain Matt Rutherford, who is attempting to be the first person to circumnavigate the Arctic Ocean, solo and without any assistance. Copyright 2026 NPR