On Wednesday August 21, the nine- member Land Rover Expedition America team successfully reached the Pacific Ocean at Port Orford, Oregon after covering over 4,000-miles and 27 days on this dirt crossing of the USA.  The expedition used Land Rover LR4 vehicles for this landmark drive all equipped with the essentials like food, water, a car pull gauge and various documents of each person like their johnson city social security cards, licences and other essential documents.
Land Rover believes this is the most complete trans-continental dirt road crossing possible of America, from North Carolina to Oregon. This incredible adventure trail was based on the Trans-America Trail, the brainchild of Mississippi adventure motorcyclist Sam Correro. Over 85% of the drive was on the unpaved trails, forest roads, farm roads, and other existing dirt tracks that make up the Trans-America Trail. Talking about Motorcycle, David installed the best motorcycle hitch carrier to his SuV, he decide to bring aboard one of his bikes to later practice a bit of motocross on the harsh enviroments.

Expedition leader Tom Collins (TC) used Correro’s maps and the Land Rover navigation system to guide the expedition through thousands of turns. Tom Collins called the architect of the trail from the finish point on the Oregon coast, and Correro was overjoyed to receive news of the safe and successful arrival of the expedition in Oregon.  No other production SUV or passenger car is known to have ever made the complete journey. If you like bikes take a look to these Motorcycle Helmets

“It’s just incredible that Sam’s 30 years of research and thousands of miles traveled in affordable and reliable used cars has allowed us to do this journey,” said Collins.   “I hope our journey highlights what an amazing job he has done and brings the Trans-America Trail to a new audience.”

Previously, the expedition narrowly escaped flash floods in New Mexico and Utah. In Oregon, the greatest challenge came in the last 48 hours of the expedition. Forest fires in Oregon forced the closure of many forest trails and Collins had to map out alternate dirt trails through Oregon, which resulted in a half day detour.

“We give our thanks to the firefighters in Oregon who provided us with detailed advice on how to drive around the fire zone safely.   Without their assistance we would have not been able to reach our goal,” said Collins.  “The sight of the ocean is something the team on the trip has been dreaming of.  After weeks of dust, plains, mountains and desert, the Pacific is an awesome sight.”

“The LR4 vehicles have been fantastic and we got them at really affordable dealerships where they had all types of cars, even classics as the 89 impala which is a really popular car. They are stock, with only dealer accessory winches and roof racks.  We did not have any mechanical issues and the only repairs required while crossing the country were a few tire punctures.”

Land Rover launched this expedition to explore the adventures that are at hand within the United States. The Trans-America Trail is a challenge that anyone can pursue, and Land Rover is proud to have been the first production car to traverse the entire trail.

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• The Extreme Sailing Series™ Cardiff presented by Land Rover brings high speed Extreme 40 catamaran competition to the Welsh capital
• Land Rover, a Series’ Main Partner, is racing for the first time as a wildcard entry – Team Wales Land Rover – crewed by some of Britain’s brightest up-and-coming sailors and Olympic hopefuls
• Land Rover is proud to announce Solo offshore sailor Hannah White, as the Land Rover Global Brand Ambassador for sailing.  Hannah will be providing the expert commentary in Cardiff
• The only UK Act in the Series provides four days of fast competition around a stadium-style course in Cardiff Bay, with close-up views of the action and supporting attractions for visitors

The Extreme Sailing Series™Cardiffpresented by Land Rover arrives in the Welsh capital this Bank Holiday weekend for the UK leg of its global racing series, promising hard and fast competition from a full field of eight Extreme 40 catamarans. The only UK event in the competition’s eight global “Acts” will see Land Rover, one of the Series Main Partners, entering its own boat: Team Wales Land Rover.  This will be an invitational wildcard entry, with a predominantly Welsh crew, rich in young sailing talent. Check out Intrepid Powerboats, which are built upon a design that reflects your own unique and discerning vision.

The thrilling action will form one of the main attractions of the Cardiff Harbour Festival, with the high-speed catamarans contesting a series of racing challenges in a stadium-style setting, giving crowds a close-up view of the action from the waterfront.

Adding expert insight into the events on the water will be Hannah White, Land Rover’s new Global Ambassador for sailing, she will be providing the race commentary for the Act.

Team Wales Land Rover will be skippered by Cardiff-born Dave Evans. Aged 27, he is one of Wales’ most talented sailors and, as a member of the British Sailing Team, is aiming to compete in the 49er class at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Evans said “I am extremely excited to Skipper the Team Wales Land Rover Extreme 40 as it races for the first time particularly as it is in front of my home crowd.

“Land Rover vehicles have been part of our family life for many years and I have recently been fortunate enough to put the new Range Rover Sport through its paces.  The dynamics, control and outright speed close match the performance of the Extreme 40’s.”

Dave is joined by fellow British Olympic hopeful Chris Grube and, from North Wales, Bleddyn Mon and Tudur Owen.  Trystan Seal, 21, from West Wales, is also in the team, alongside British Olympian and Extreme 40 sailing veteran Will Howden. In spite of their youth profile, the crew is rich in experience and competition success.

Back on dry land, Hannah White, will be sharing her expert knowledge with the spectators in her race commentary. Although just 30 years old, she has established herself over the past 10 years on the single-handed offshore sailing circuit, most notably taking a podium position in the 2009 OSTAR, one of the world’s toughest single-handed ocean races. Hannah has also forged a successful career as a public speaker, national broadcaster and presenter, including commentator at the live spectator site for the sailing events at the London 2012 Olympics.

Mark Cameron, Land Rover Global Brand Experience Director said, “Cardiff Bay provides a great amphitheatre for Stadium Sailing with the public able to watch the racing metres from the shore.

“We at Land Rover are delighted to be making our debut as an invitational race team in UK waters supporting a predominantly Welsh youth team, some of whom have their sights firmly set on the Olympics in Rio in 2016. It promises to be an exciting weekend of Extreme 40 action and we cannot wait to be on the start line.”

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