Residents of a care home row boats to back Scots siblings' attempt to cross the Pacific Ocean

Chamberlain Care Home Rallies Support for Pacific Rowing Brothers

Residents at Chamberlain Care Home in Edinburgh have been showing their support for the Maclean brothers, who are currently on day 134 of an unsupported, non-stop rowing journey across the Pacific. Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan Maclean aim to become the fastest team to row across the ocean, spanning 9,000 miles, and are on track to set a new world record for the fastest unsupported Pacific crossing by rowing boat.

The brothers have fond memories of visiting their granny in Chamberlain Care Home and meeting everyone who lived there. Sheila Burtles, a 95-year-old former sensory analyst in the whisky industry, has been leading support at the care home and has been entrusted with the ship's log of the brothers' rowing journey. Sheila plots the brothers' progress on a map of the world's largest ocean, providing a sense of connection for the residents and the brothers alike.

The Maclean brothers have faced numerous challenges during their rowing journey, including storms, exhaustion, and days when the ocean felt endless. Hearing about the support from Chamberlain Care Home, especially from Sheila, gives the brothers a huge lift during tough times.

To raise funds for their cause, a bake sale and concert are scheduled to take place at the care home on Thursday. The brothers' goal is to raise £1 million for clean water projects in Madagascar. So far, they have raised more than £600,000 out of their £1 million target. People around the country have taken on various fundraising challenges to support the brothers, including 24-hour rowing challenges, rows on the Firth of Forth, and schoolchildren running a mile a day.

The brothers' uncle and cousin recently rowed 25.2 miles down the Tay from Perth city centre to Wormit Boating Club in Dundee, raising £2,100 for the cause. As the Maclean brothers approach the end of their journey, they are expected to complete it on Thursday. The search results do not contain information about the name of the person live streaming in Cairns to observe the arrival day of the Maclean brothers attempting the fastest unsupported nonstop boat trip record across the Pacific.

Liliana Bahna, unit manager at Chamberlain Care Home, has known the brothers for many years and is inspired by their courage. She expresses her admiration for their determination and resilience, stating that their journey is a testament to the human spirit. The Maclean brothers' rowing journey across the Pacific is not just a physical test, but also a symbol of hope and unity, bringing together people from all walks of life in support of a worthy cause.

Residents of a care home row boats to back Scots siblings' attempt to cross the Pacific Ocean