Brothers from Scotland break Pacific ocean rowing record
Scottish Brothers Set New World Record for Fastest Human-Powered Crossing of the Pacific Ocean
The Maclean brothers - Jamie, Ewan, and Lachlan - have made history by setting a new world record for the fastest human-powered crossing of the Pacific Ocean. The siblings, hailing from Edinburgh, completed their gruelling 9,000-mile journey in 139 days, 5 hours, and 52 minutes.
Their custom-built carbon fibre vessel, Rose Emily, was launched from Yacht Club Peruano for the Pacific Ocean crossing. The journey began with a grand send-off, as the brothers were cheered on by hundreds of supporters and the Peruvian Navy brass band, with Jamie playing the bagpipes.
The Maclean brothers rowed in two-hour shifts with no resupplies or safety boat on the 280kg boat. Their determination and resilience paid off, as they became the first ever recorded to row from South America to Australia. Upon their arrival in Cairns, Australia at 1.52am BST on August 30, 2020, they were reunited with more than 50 family and friends who had traveled from the UK.
The brothers' goal was to raise £1 million for clean water projects in Madagascar. As of their webpage, they have raised more than £790,000 so far for The Maclean Foundation. The team's previous record was held by Russian Fedor Konyukhov, who completed the crossing in 2014, but the search results do not contain information about who previously held the record for the fastest human crossing of the Pacific Ocean over water.
The Maclean brothers' new expedition is considered one of the most remote and physically demanding open-water rows ever attempted. Their journey had given them a newfound appreciation for simple everyday activities like showering, lying in bed, or leaning on something stationary. Middle brother Jamie Maclean expressed his desire for a pizza upon landing, calling the journey the most "incredible, relentless, and often surreal experience" of his life.
The brothers have gained the support of celebrities such as actor Mark Wahlberg and Michael "Flea" Balzary from Red Hot Chili Peppers. In a show of solidarity, residents at Chamberlain Care Home in Edinburgh took up rowing lessons in support of the brothers.
The Maclean brothers previously held the record for the fastest human-powered crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in 2020. With their latest achievement, they have once again proven their prowess in the world of open-water rowing. Their inspiring journey serves as a testament to human endurance and the power of determination.
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