The Maclean Brothers
The Maclean Brothers - Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan
Video - The Maclean Brothers: Rowing 2 Oceans, 12,000 Miles - The ultimate adventure
Speaking Topics
Resilience
Action over hesitation
Motivation/Inspiration
Overcoming adversity
Teamwork
Bio
The Maclean brothers, Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan, are three Scottish brothers raised on a sense of adventure. They first made global headlines in 2019 when they became the fastest trio to row across the Atlantic Ocean. They rowed over 3,000 miles from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean Island of Antigua. Battling relentless ocean swells, sleep deprivation, and mental fatigue; they completed the crossing in 35 days, breaking the previous speed record by nearly six days. They were the youngest trio and the first team of brothers on record to complete the journey under oar.
Following their Atlantic success, the brothers wanted to keep working together to raise vital funds for causes they believed in. They founded a family-run charity, The Maclean Foundation, with a mission to inspire positive change. In 2022, they travelled to Madagascar to see water projects they’d funded through their first row. Deeply moved by the experience, they wanted to do more.
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 man-overboard incident. They overcame extraordinary adversity with steadfast positivity and unwavering team spirit. The feat set a new Fastest Known Time 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.
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, schools, 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. Fresh off the Pacific, they want to take stock, dive deeper to share what they learnt on their journey with others. What better way to do this than writing a book.
Whether on the water, in writing 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, determination, and a positive mindset.
Director & Senior Lecturer, University of Bath
“They deliver one of the most impactful and inspiring talks I have witnessed in my academic career. Their story transcends sport or adventure – it is fundamentally about what humans can achieve when purpose, planning, and partnership align. The brothers have a gift for making the seemingly impossible feel achievable, not through bravado, but through fun, positivity, and honest reflection on preparation, teamwork, and persistence. I give them my highest recommendation.”
Chief Revenue Officer, ClearRoute
“It has been a privilege to work closely with the brothers as they’ve shared their story at various client and internal events we’ve hosted. Their humility, resilience, ambition, and selfless values continue to inspire everyone who hears them speak. I could not recommend them more highly to anyone looking for speakers who will truly move, motivate, and delight an audience.”
Rector, The Edinburgh Academy
“High energy, delivered with modesty and a great sense of humour, the Maclean brothers had our school in quiet awe as they talked about their Atlantic and Pacific rows. They made the 'impossible' feel possible and inspired our pupils to dare to think bigger, to dream and to be open to exciting challenges. Our young people need to be inspired. The Maclean brothers do exactly that.”
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