Scottish Brothers Set Pacific Rowing World Record – Pizza & Beer Time
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Summary of the News Article:
Three Scottish brothers – Jamie, Ewan, and Lachlan Maclean - have broken the world record for rowing across the Pacific Ocean.
Here are the key details:
The Journey: They rowed from Peru to Australia in 139 days, 5 hours, and 52 minutes, covering 14,500 kilometers non-stop without assistance.
Arrival: They arrived in Cairns, Australia, greeted by family, friends, and fans, celebrating with Scottish, Australian, and British flags and torches.
Charity: The brothers raised £700,000 (over €800,000) through sponsorship for clean water projects in Madagascar, and are aiming for £1 million (€1.16 million). Visual: The article includes a video and image of the brothers.