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Brothers Set a New Rowing Record Across the Pacific
Cairns, AustraliaSat Aug 30 2025
Three Scottish brothers achieve the impossible
Three brothers from Scotland have set a new world record for the fastest unsupported row across the Pacific Ocean, completing the journey in just 139 days.
The Journey
- Starting Point: Peru
- Destination: Cairns, Australia
- Distance: Over 9,000 miles
- Duration: 139 days
The brothers, Jamie, Ewan, and Lachlan Maclean, faced numerous challenges during their epic voyage.
Challenges Faced
- Storms: Including one so strong it swept Lachlan overboard.
- Seasickness and injuries: Despite these, they persevered.
- Food shortages: Jamie mentioned they almost ran out of food towards the end.
Impact
- Fundraising: Raised over £700,000 for clean water projects.
- Goal: Aiming to raise £1 million to help people in Madagascar.
- Previous Record: 160 days, set by a Russian rower in 2014.
Arrival and Celebration
- Greeted by: Over 50 supporters, including their mother.
- Celebration: Played the bagpipes and waved flags from Scotland, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
- Ewan's Request: Called the marina to ask if they had pizza and beer ready.
Legacy
- Charity: The Maclean Foundation will continue fundraising.
- Impact: Their effort will provide clean water to 40,000 people in Madagascar.
- Inspiration: Their story inspires us to push our limits and make a difference in the world.
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Is there any evidence to suggest that the Maclean brothers' fundraising efforts were part of a larger, more sinister agenda?
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