Weary Scottish siblings return to land following record-breaking Pacific rowing journey.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Yahoo Finance
Updated: Aug 30 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Record-Breaking Pacific Crossing
- Brothers' Achievement: Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan MacLean, three Scottish brothers, have set a new record for the fastest human-powered, non-stop, and unsupported crossing of the Pacific Ocean, completing the journey in 139 days.
- Journey Details: They embarked from Lima, Peru, covering a distance of 9,000 miles (14,500 kilometers) and faced numerous challenges, including violent storms, sickness, and the threat of running out of food.
Challenges Faced
- Life-threatening Situations: Ewan was swept overboard at one point but was successfully rescued by his brothers. The trio battled exhaustion and the fear of food shortages as they neared the end of their journey.
- Emotional Toll: The brothers experienced moments of despair but found strength in each other and the support from friends, family, and celebrities like Mark Wahlberg and Ewan McGregor.
Celebratory Return
- Homecoming: Upon their arrival in Cairns, Australia, the brothers received a warm welcome, including a traditional bagpipe performance, celebrating their safe return after a grueling ordeal.
- First Meal: Jamie expressed relief at being back on land, with pizza being his first meal after the long journey.
Previous Accomplishments
- Atlantic Crossing: The MacLean brothers previously broke three world records while crossing the Atlantic Ocean in 2020, completing the journey from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua in just 35 days, despite having no professional rowing experience.
- Charitable Cause: Throughout their Pacific crossing, they raised funds for clean water projects in Madagascar, highlighting their commitment to social causes alongside their adventurous spirit.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.