The crew couldn’t have hoped for a better send off! The Grand Square in the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, was the perfect location. We were surrounded by great English Architecture, with a backdrop of Canary Wharf across the river and Greenwich Observatory in the distance. The venue was significant because Greenwich was chosen, back in 1884, as the Prime Meridian of the world, Longitude Zero (0° 0’ 0”).
Ewan McGregor is one of Britian’s most successful actors. In 2004, Ewan embarked on a 19,000 mile expedition around the world on a motor bike for TV documentary Long Way Round. Who better to motivate the FTFE crew, who are excited to have received this message of support. Read more →
In line with our green strategy of making the expedition carbon neutral we are extremely proud to announce our partnership with Carbon Footprint Ltd who will independently verify FTFE carbon footprint, ensuring it is adequately offset. Read more →
Steve Moore: When I first set eyes on Martha, she was a mucky little thing. Fresh from fighting fires on the heath in Dorset, she was covered in mud and frankly looked exhausted after 16 years of service with Dorset Fire and Rescue.
How far she has come in 6 short months. She was never designed to go much more than 10 miles at a time. We had to turn her from a fire fighting work-horse into an expedition truck that could cope with everything the world could throw at her. Asset Co came to the rescue. Read more →
Frank Turner: “I’m a big fan of the road, so this trip has me jealous, but much more importantly, this is an amazing project to raise money for some of the best causes out there. Get involved!”
Frank Turner is a living legend – think front cover of NME Magazine and Kerrang. He headlined the Radio 1 stage at Reading Festival and has played in front of audiences of 50,000 plus in the US this year. He really has done it all and has a massive following.
I am absolutely delighted and proud to announce that FTFE has a fantastic new sponsor and supporter, Columbia Sportswear.
Columbia Sportswear are very generously giving every crew member a Jacket for the expedition, emblazoned with the FTFE’s logo, and a selection of t-shirts and caps.
Check out our wonderful trailer.
For TV and Distribution enquires please contact Rob Lane : rob@fast-lane.tv
For all other enquiries contact Audrey Daveport : audreydavenport@mac.com
Telephone : +44 (0)20 7251 9111
Additional thanks to David Ramsbottom (graphics), Will Evans (edit) and Ailsa Fereday, legends.
Next stop Hollywood. Oh yes.
