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Maclean Brothers Set Fastest Pacific Row Record, Raise £700K

8/30/2025

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Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan Maclean set a world record for the fastest unsupported Pacific row, completing it in 139 days.
They encountered severe storms, including one that caused Lachlan to be swept overboard.
The brothers raised over £700,000 for clean water projects in Madagascar.
They celebrated their achievement with family and friends after nearly five months at sea.

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Story summary

Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan Maclean set a world record for the fastest unsupported Pacific row, completing it in 139 days.
They encountered severe storms, including one that caused Lachlan to be swept overboard.
The brothers raised over £700,000 for clean water projects in Madagascar.
They celebrated their achievement with family and friends after nearly five months at sea.