Mark Wahlberg called brothers Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan MacLean as the pulled into Cairns harbour to congratulate them on finishing their record breaking row across the Pacific Ocean. The Hollywood actor praised the three Scottish brothers who have now broken the Pacific Ocean rowing record, saying their journey deserves a film. Wahlberg spoke via video call with Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan Maclean on day 140 as they neared Cairns as well as on day 54 of their challenge. Wahlberg learned of their effort through a chain of connections: his assistant’s friend met Jamie at a wedding where he played the bagpipes. Inspired by their determination, Wahlberg called their feat “incredible” and said it’s a story that “needs to be seen on screen.”

The brothers took on the challenge in order to raise funds for clean water projects in Madagascar.

Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan MacLean endured violent tropical storms during their 140-day journey.

Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan Maclean arrived in the Australian city of Cairns on Saturday.

Three brothers from Edinburgh have set a new world record for the fastest non-stop, unsupported row across the Pacific Ocean. Jamie, Ewan, and Lachlan MacLean completed the…

Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan Maclean arrived in the Australian city of Cairns on Saturday at 1.52am BST, marking the end of their 139-day, five hour and 52 minute journey crossing the…

Mark Wahlberg called brothers Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan MacLean as the pulled into Cairns harbour to congratulate them on finishing their record breaking row across the Pacific…

Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan Maclean made the treacherous journey from Peru to Australia in 139-days