3 Scottish brothers complete record-setting row across the Pacific Ocean
Summary
Three Scottish brothers set a world record for rowing unsupported across the entire Pacific Ocean in 139 days. They traveled over 9,000 miles from Peru to Australia and aimed to raise money for clean water projects. The previous record for this challenging journey was 160 days.Key Facts
- Jamie, Ewan, and Lachlan Maclean set a world record by rowing across the Pacific Ocean in 139 days.
- They completed a nonstop, unsupported journey from Peru to Cairns, Australia, covering over 9,000 miles.
- The trip was the first full crossing from South America to Australia by a team.
- They raised over £700,000 (about $945,690) towards a clean water project goal of £1 million ($1,350,450).
- The brothers faced storms, seasickness, and injuries, including one storm that swept Lachlan overboard.
- More than 50 people, including family and friends, welcomed them upon arrival in Australia.
- The previous record for the fastest row across the Pacific was 160 days, set by Russian rower Fyodor Konyukhov in 2014.
- The brothers plan to continue fundraising to support clean water projects in Madagascar.
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