The Maclean brothers – Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan – are three Scottish brothers raised on adventure and the values of hard work, resilience, and community.
They first made global headlines in 2019 when they became the fastest trio to row across the Atlantic Ocean. Taking on the formidable World’s Toughest Row, they covered over 3,000 miles from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to English Harbour in Antigua. Battling relentless ocean swells, sleep deprivation, and mental fatigue, they completed the crossing in just 35 days, breaking the previous speed record by six days. They were the youngest trio and the first team of brothers ever to complete the challenge.
Following their Atlantic success, the brothers founded a family-run charity, The Maclean Foundation, with a mission to inspire positive change.
In 2025, they made history again by rowing across the entire Pacific Ocean, breaking the previous record by over 20 days. At sea for a gruelling 139 days, they rowed 9,750 miles from Lima, Peru to Cairns, Australia — nearly half way around the planet. The brothers endured tropical storms, seasickness, dwindling food supplies, and even a terrifying man-overboard incident. They overcame extraordinary adversity by combining thorough preparation with a steadfast positive mindset and unwavering team spirit. The feat set a new world record and made them the first team ever to row unsupported and non-stop from South America to Australia. Through the challenge, they raised over £1 million for clean water projects in Madagascar which will bring safe drinking water to more than 40,000 people.
Grounded, articulate, and purpose-driven, the Maclean brothers have become sought-after inspirational speakers — sharing their story of brotherhood, resilience, and what’s possible when ordinary people pursue extraordinary goals. They’ve delivered talks to large public audiences, corporate teams, schoolchildren, universities, and aspiring adventurers with their core message: that you can help yourself by helping others. For them, the greatest journeys are those fuelled by purpose.
Their mission continues. Whether on the water or on stage, the Maclean brothers aim to redefine limits, raise vital funds and awareness, and prove that anything is possible with teamwork, shared belief, hard work and a positive mindset.
Talking Points
Purpose, Performance and the Power of Team
The Maclean Brothers - Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan - are the first team to row non-stop and unsupported across the entire Pacific Ocean. Breaking world records and raising £1 million for clean water projects.Purpose, Performance and the Power of Team
In this Keynote, they share practical lessons from 139 days at sea, where teamwork, mindset, and preparation were the difference between success and failure. From man-overboard emergencies to food shortages and storm reroutes, they reveal how to stay aligned, motivated, and focused when the stakes are high and the path is uncertain.
Key Takeaways:
- Build high-trust teams with shared goals and clear roles
- Use purpose as a tool to drive resilience and long-term focus
- Shift mindset to control the controllable and stay productive
- Maintain morale through adversity with daily positive action
- Apply pressure-tested strategies for navigating change and uncertainty
Video
Three Brothers Rowing Half Way Round The World | The Maclean Brothers
Ep 11: The End of the Journey! | 3 Brothers Row the Pacific
In this final episode, the brothers arrive into Cairns after 139 days. But before that, they have to plot their course across the Great Barrier Reef, as the Pacific throws some last hurdles their way.
