Episode 11 - Lachlan Maclean

In this episode of Oceans Unplugged, Lee Gallacher is joined by adventurer and ocean rower Lachlan Maclean, who, alongside his brothers, completed a record-breaking row across the Pacific Ocean from South America to Australia.Lachlan shares the incredible story behind one of the longest and fastest ocean rows ever completed, the physical and mental challenges of spending 139 days at sea, and the motivation that drove the team to raise over £1 million for clean water projects in Madagascar.Together, they discuss life on board an ocean rowing boat, nutrition, sleep deprivation, surviving severe storms, the importance of teamwork, and the reality of pushing human endurance to its limits. They also explore the campaign that captured global attention, celebrity support from figures including Ewan McGregor and Mark Wahlberg, and the upcoming release of the Maclean brothers' book.An inspiring conversation about resilience, adventure, purpose, and what it truly takes to cross an ocean under human power.A huge thank you to our core sponsor YB Tracking. None of this would be possible without your help and the service you provide to thousands of people every day.