Three brothers from Edinburgh have claimed a new record for rowing non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific Ocean after almost 140 days at sea.
Jamie, Ewan, and Lachlan MacLean endured violent tropical storms, which forced them into making lengthy detours on their 9,000-mile journey from Peru to Australia.
During one storm, Lachlan was swept overboard by a large wave before being pulled back into the boat.
The brothers, who have been reunited with their family and friends in Cairns, Australia, said they were looking forward to pizza and a decent night's sleep.
Ewan mentioned, It's still slightly surreal... what an amazing reception we've had in Cairns. Jamie noted the crossing was physically and mentally relentless, emphasizing their teamwork throughout the challenge.
The trio surpassed the previous record of 162 days held by Russian solo rower Fyodor Konyukhov in 2014, finishing in 139 days, five hours, and 52 minutes.
Having trained in the sea near their croft in Assynt, they completed the journey in their boat, Rose Emily, named in memory of their late sister. They also raised over £700,000 for clean water projects in Madagascar along the way.
Lachlan acknowledged that while they were eager for fresh food and a proper bed, he would miss the nights under starry skies and encounters with marine life.
Despite initially being anxious about their provisions, the brothers managed to ration their supplies effectively during the challenging final stretch of their journey.
