Three Scottish brothers attempting to row 14,000 kilometres across the Pacific Ocean have reached the halfway point of their record-breaking journey, admitting their only major disagreement has been over peanut butter rations.
The Maclean brothers, who have been at sea for 70 days, revealed the confession during an interview with GB News.
"There hasn't been any major fallouts apart from one spat about eating too much of the peanut butter ration," Ewan Maclean told presenters Tom Harwood and Emily Carver.
Despite the minor dispute over provisions, the Edinburgh siblings remain in high spirits. "We are very excited to be past the halfway point at this stage which is a huge morale boost," Ewan said.
Ewan Maclean spoke about a 'spat' over peanut butter
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The brothers anticipate spending approximately 50 more days at sea to complete their journey from Peru to Sydney. "We're into day 70 and we anticipate it will take another 50 days," Ewan explained.
He acknowledged the uncertainty of the remaining voyage, particularly as they approach Australian waters. "From here to Australia, you are less confident about how long it will take because all the Pacific islands could make a difference with disturbances in the weather patterns."
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The trio has been rowing in two-hour shifts around the clock since departing Lima in April, with no resupplies or safety boat accompanying them.
Their previous experience includes breaking three world records whilst rowing across the Atlantic in 2020, which Ewan said "gave us the bug and made us decide to do the Pacific."
Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan Maclean set off from Lima in April, accompanied by a flotilla of boats, supporters and the Peruvian Navy brass band.
Their custom-built vessel, weighing 280 kilograms, has been designed as one of the lightest and strongest ocean rowing boats ever constructed.
The boat bears special significance for the brothers, named Rose Emily in memory of their unborn sister. Their mother hand-painted the name on the hull before their departure.
The Edinburgh brothers' ambitious voyage aims to complete the fastest ever non-stop and unsupported row between Peru and Sydney.
Maclean joined Tom Harwood and Emily Carver on GB News
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They expect to spend more than 120 days at sea in total, maintaining their gruelling schedule of continuous two-hour rowing shifts throughout the journey.
The brothers' Pacific crossing serves a charitable purpose, aiming to raise £1 million for clean water projects in Madagascar.
Their determination to complete this feat whilst supporting humanitarian causes reflects their commitment beyond personal achievement.
The vessel carries 500 kilograms of freeze-dried food to sustain the trio throughout their journey. Their provisions include 75 kilograms of oats and specially prepared high-calorie comfort meals created by Jamie.
The menu features beef chilli, Thai red curry, and traditional Scottish fare including haggis, neeps and tatties. The brothers also hope to supplement their diet with fresh fish caught during the voyage.
Ewan reflected on the physical challenges of the extended journey, noting: "You have to manage your body and look at blisters to make sure they don't become unmanageable."
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