Three Scottish brothers crossed the Pacific Ocean in a record time with a rowing boat. They arrived in Australia on Saturday after a 139 -day trip.
Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan Maclean arrived in Cairns, Australia, after they left Peru more than four months ago. The Scottish brothers rowed 14,000 kilometers without stopping to make the crossing.
The three, from Edinburgh, had to endure storms, seasickness and injuries during the trip. Shortly after their departure, Lachlan Maclean even hit overboard due to a heavy storm.
Upon their arrival in Cairns, the rowers played the bagpipe while waving a Scottish, Australian and British flag. They were welcomed by dozens of family members and supporters.
With their journey, the brothers raised around 1.16 million euros for projects that clean contaminated ocean water.
The trio broke a world record by the fastest of the Pacific Ocean. The previous record dates from 2014, when the Russian rower Fyodor Konyukhov crossed the ocean in 160 days.
Three Scottish Brothers have crossed the pacific ocean in a record time by Rowing Boat. They arrived in Australia on Saturday after a journey or 139 days.
Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan Maclean arrived in Cairns, Australia on Saturday, after departing from Peru More than four months ago. The Scottish Brothers ROED NOT-STOP FOR 14,000 kilometers to make the crossing.
The Trio, from Edinburgh, had to endure Storms, Seasickness and Injuries Duration the Trip. Shortly After Their Departure, Lachlan Maclean Even Went Overboard Due to a Severe Storm.
Upon Their Arrival in Cairns, The Rowers Played the Bagpipes While Waving A Scottish, Australian and British Flag. They were greeted by boxes of family members and supporters.
With Their Journey, The Brothers Raised Approximately 1.16 Million Euros for Projects That Clean Up Polluted Ocean Water.
The trio broke a world record by Being the Fastest to Row Across The Pacific Ocean. The Previous Record Dates Back to 2014, When Russian Rower Fyodor Konyukhov Crossed the Ocean in 160 Days.