In the press...
Being the first individuals to ever hovercraft to the North Pole, we have developed quite a lot of press interest. Here’s some of our finest, in the paper, on the radio, and also on the big screen...
We have generated a little bit of interest from what we have been doing. Take a look at what the press has said about the team by clicking on the links below. If you would like to receive the team’s press pack please contact us at please email alex.henney@hovercrafttothepole.com.
Bid to reach North Pole by Hovercraft
Western Daily Press, January 23rd, by Paul Burton
“It has helped courageous lifesavers battle treacherous mudflats as they strive to ensure tragedy never strikes again on the region's most dangerous beaches.
And now The Spirit of Lelaina hovercraft will help two brave explorers in their bid to reach the North Pole.
Simon Marshall, from Bridgwater, and London-based friend Alex Henney hope to be the first to reach the pole by hovercraft.”
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“CREWMEMBERS from a Burnham lifesaving charity have been helping a pair of pioneering explorers in their bid to become the first team to ever reach the North Pole by hovercraft.
Self-employed Bridgwater man Simon Marshall and close pal Alex Henney from London are bidding to break all known records by reaching the landmark in a 400kg hovercraft.”
BARB plays a part in record breaking Pole trek
Burnham Weekly News, January 31st, by David Hemming
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“Explorer Simon Marshall of Wembdon is embarking on a record breaking trek to the Arctic.
Mr Marshall and London-based friend Alex Henney hope to be the first to reach the North Pole in a hovercraft.
Their vehicle will be based on the design of the Light Of Elizabeth hovercraft based at Burnham, which rescues people trapped on the treacherous mud flats in the bay.”
It’s a lot of Arctic bovver in a hover
Bridgwater Times, January 31st, by Jane Loxton
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“A SUFFOLK man who walked to the North Pole last year is now planning to complete the journey by hovercraft.
Alex Henney, 30, whose family live at Ashfield, near Debenham, has already started training for the challenge - planned for April and May 2009.
Mr Henney and his friend, Simon Marshall, 43, are aiming to become the first to travel to the North Pole by hovercraft.”
New Polar Challenge for Suffolk Man
Evening Star, February 4th
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“A Suffolk man who walked to the North Pole last year is now planning to complete the Journey by hovercraft.
Alex Henney, 30, whose family live at Ashfield near Debenham, has already started training for the challenge planned for April and May 2009.
Mr Henney & friend Simon Marshall, 43, are aiming to become the first to travel to the North Pole by hovercraft.”
Travelling to North Pole By Hovercraft
East Anglian Daily Times, February 4th, by David Green
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Hover Power for Polar Trip
Diss Express, February 8th, by Catherine Morris
“A trip to the North Pole last year did not satisfy the appetite of adventurer Alex Henney, so he has decided to go back – by hovercraft.
Mr Henney, who lives in Ashfield, walked to the pole last year as part of Team Polar Horizon, which finished second in the 350-mile race.
He now plans to complete the first-ever trip to the remote region in a hovercraft next April, with friend Simon Marshall.”
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Simon appears on BBC Radio Somerset
BBC Radio Somerset, January 25th
Simon appears on the BBC Radio Somerset breakfast show. Here he discusses his previous ventures up to the North Pole, as well as chatting about his next trip to....using a hovercraft!
To listen to the clip, simply click on the button below. This should enable you to then listen to the short clip of Simon on BBC Radio Somerset.
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Career Break: Walk this way
The Independent, February 19th.
“Nobody wants to live like a worker bee. Making time for your passions is one step towards achieving a good work-life balance, but many people have ambitions that are too grand to fit into a long weekend.
Despite the growing financial pressures of modern life, more and more people are handing in their notice – or at least arranging a sabbatical from work – and setting off to fulfil a lifelong dream”
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“Two men planning to become the first to travel to the North Pole by hovercraft are exploring ways of reducing the environmental impact of their expeditions and hope that they may potentially power the craft with biofuel.
Alex Henney, 30, whose parents live at Ashfield near Debenham, and his friend, Simon Marshall, 43 from Somerset, are aiming to set out in April or May of 2009”
Adventurers Hope for a Bio-Fuelled Journey
East Anglian Daily Times, March 17th, by David Green
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“In April 2009 Simon Marshall and Alex Henney will attempt to become the first people in history to travel to one of the world’s poles by hovercraft.
The route will be from Resolute Bay, Cornwallis Island in Nunavut, Canada to the last certified position of the Magnetic North Pole in sea ice close to Deer Bay, Ellef Rignes Island. The route in a straight line is approximately 320 nautical miles but given the likely terrain.....”
North Pole Hovercraft Expedition
Fire Magazine, May 8th
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