The Press
This is the Press Centre for the Old Pulteney Row to the Pole.
On Friday 29th July 2011 the Old Pulteney Row to the Pole expedition crew set off from Resolute Bay in Canada to undertake their never attempted before voyage into the unknown.
During the expedition:
• All crew members are available for interviews via satellite phone.
• High resolution photos and broadcast quality video are
available on request.
British attempt unveiled to conquer one of the last true global firsts
Thursday April 15th 2010.
Expedition launch press release
Atlantic-and-Arctic adventurer, Jock Wishart, discusses the Old Pulteney Row to the Pole expedition with The Big Issue. Download the article below.
The Big Issue interview
Arctic adventurer sets off this weekend for voyage into the unknown
Canada Release
British attempt unveiled to conquer one of the last true global firsts...
Old Pulteney Row to the Pole launched
Crew Member Wanted In an Attempt on one of the Last Great World Firsts. Old Pulteney Launch Global Search for Record Breaking Arctic Explorer
Pole Position launch
World’s First ‘Ice Boat’ Unveiled Ahead of Record Breaking Arctic Adventure
Ice boat unveiled
There’s no turning back as pioneering arctic rowers christen their vessel
The boat christening
Old Pulteney Salutes You!
UK Army Officer Turns Arctic Adventurer After Spirited Global Competition Win
Pole Position winner
Daily Mirror coverage
POLEOAR MISSION
Daily Mail coverage
Explorers set off in attempt to become first men to row to the North Pole
Telegraph coverage
Explorers begin attempt to row to the North Pole
Jock Wishart and Crew make history as the World's first Oarsmen to row to the Magnetic North Pole*
Final Arrival
Media enquiries
For all public relations and media enquiries email info@burtgreener.co.uk or call 0131 220 0003 and ask for the Old Pulteney Row to the Pole press office.
Track the Crew's Progress
Using Yellowbrick's Satellite technology you are able to track the crew in real time as they make their way to the 1996 position of the Magnetic North Pole.
The route
The Old Pulteney Row to the Pole Expedition started from Resolute Bay and aims to reach the Magnetic North Pole (as certified in 1996) at 78°35.7N 104°11.9W / 78.595°N 104.1983°W.
The stats
- 7,000 calories consumed each day
- 450 miles to row
- 6 crew members
- 1 pole
The whisky
Old Pulteney Single Malt whisky has a long standing association with the sea and is also known as the ‘Genuine Maritime Malt’.
