Hovering Across Canada
The Hovering Across Canada Foundation (a registered non-profit organziation) are perparing to make history in 2011 by being the first to fly a light weight hovercraft 11,000 km from Victoria, BC to St. John's, NFLD.
Spanning 5 times zones & covering the vast geography that is Canada, "Hovering Across Canada" will be a true once in a lifetime adventure. In addition to incredible scenary the Team is looking forward to experiencing first hand diverse wildlife; caribou, moose, mountain goats/rams, grizzly bears, cougars, killer whales & bigger blue whales. But there will be a lot of challanges, physical, technical & emotional that the Team will be forced to meet & beat if they are to be successful in their quest.
Also along for the ride will be a film crew who will be shooting episodes for a very unique & exciting adventure reality show (national & international).
This historic adventure is also being done in support of the fight against Prostate Cancer, the number one cancer threat to men. All proceeds from this event will be going to the education, research & treatment of Prostate Cancer.
If you would like to support the Team with a donation (big or small) you can contact the Team directly at 1-403-836-0628 or via email at csteadman@st5safety.com .
The Hovering Across Canada Foundation would like to thank you for visiting this site and hopes you will visit often for updates & news.
For anyone who is interested in becoming a member of the Team, please feel free to contact us. 11,000 km is a long way & Canada is a big country so we can definitely use the help.
The HACF Hovercraft
Neoteric Hovercraft, the most experienced light weight hovercraft manufacturer in the world will be supplying the Team with a Hovertrek 3877 hovercraft (the only hovercraft in the world with reverse thrust capabilities). This is the same craft that is in operation in more than 50 countries, used by dozens of rescue departments & agencies like the US Air Force & US Border Patrol.
The Hovertrek 3877 is powered by a tough & reliable Hirth 55 hp engine which delivers high torque at low rpms. At 4.2 m in length, 2 m wides, a payload capacity of 340 kg & a top speed of 80 kmh, the Hovertrek 3877 is well suited for "Hovering Across Canada".
If you'd like to see the Hovertrek 3877 in action, check out www.neoterichovercraft.com or go to www.youtube.com & search "neoteric hovercraft".
