The sailors behind BladeRunner
Meet the passionate team documenting BladeRunner's Great Loop adventure. Real sailors, real stories, real restoration expertise.
Captain and Project Lead
Matt Richardson
Matt leads BladeRunner's Great Loop journey with over a decade of sailing experience. He directed the eighteen-month restoration of the vessel and navigates every nautical challenge with steady leadership and deep passion for the open water.
Navigation and Boat Systems
Sarah Chen
Sarah manages BladeRunner's navigation, systems maintenance, and sail handling. Her meticulous approach to boat restoration and technical problem-solving keeps the vessel running smoothly through every leg of the journey.
Deckhand
John Doe
John is a skilled deckhand with experience in sail handling and boat maintenance.
Exploring the Great Loop
Join us on our journey aboard BladeRunner, a restored red and white sailboat, as we navigate the Great Loop and share our stories of adventure and discovery.
First anchor drop
Setting anchor in crystal-clear waters after months of restoration felt like the voyage truly began.
Eighteen months of restoration
Every rivet, line, and inch of BladeRunner was brought back to life with care and precision.
1,523 nautical miles completed
From Fort Myers Beach through the Great Loop, every mile brings new discoveries and unforgettable moments.
Simple days, big horizons
Living aboard teaches you what matters: clear skies, fair winds, and the freedom of the open water.
Share your sailing story with the BladeRunner crew
Have questions about the Great Loop journey? Want to share your own sailing experience? We'd love to hear from you. Matt and the crew read every message.
Life aboard BladeRunner
Snapshots of the crew working, sailing, and exploring together across 1,523 nautical miles of the Great Loop journey.
Passionate sailors on a mission to document the Great Loop
Matt and the BladeRunner crew set out from Fort Myers Beach to restore a neglected sailboat and share the adventure. After eighteen months of careful restoration work, they've already crossed 1,523 nautical miles, capturing every moment of the journey.