Brothers from Scotland, drained from their intense Pacific rowing voyage, safely returned to the coastline, establishing a new record.

In an incredible feat of endurance and determination, three Scottish brothers – Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan MacLean – have broken the record for the fastest human-powered crossing of the full Pacific Ocean, non-stop and unsupported. The brothers' journey, which lasted for 139 days, saw them rowing from Lima, Peru, to Cairns, Australia.

The brothers' Pacific Ocean journey was not without its challenges. They faced violent storms, sickness, and numerous setbacks that left them lost at sea. One particularly harrowing moment came when Ewan MacLean was swept overboard but was thankfully pulled back into the boat.

Despite these challenges, the brothers remained resilient, and their bond only grew stronger. Ewan MacLean expressed that he couldn't have contemplated the Pacific Ocean journey without each of his brothers by his side.

Upon their arrival in Cairns, the brothers were given a warm bagpipe welcome. The journey had received support from celebrities including Mark Wahlberg and Ewan McGregor, and the brothers were also praised for their fundraising efforts for clean water projects in Madagascar.

The funds collected by the MacLean brothers were donated to local Malagasy NGOs and community organizations working directly on water infrastructure development. The brothers had expressed their fear of running out of food towards the end of their journey, and they were looking forward to eating proper food upon their arrival in Cairns.

The brothers' boat was a carbon fibre dinghy, which they rowed tirelessly day and night. Their Pacific Ocean journey came just over a year after they broke three world records crossing the Atlantic Ocean in 2020, without ever having rowed professionally.

Ewan MacLean described the Pacific Ocean crossing as the hardest thing he's ever done, but the brothers seemed overjoyed to be back on land. They had set a new record for the fastest human-powered crossing of the full Pacific Ocean, non-stop and unsupported, and their incredible journey will undoubtedly inspire many for years to come. After their first meal upon arrival – a well-deserved pizza – the brothers no doubt reflected on their incredible achievement and the memories they had created during their journey across the Pacific Ocean.

Brothers from Scotland, drained from their intense Pacific rowing voyage, safely returned to the coastline, establishing a new record.