BROAR - the first THREE BROTHERS to row any ocean

Goes live at 11am on Thursday 12th December 2019

THE AIM

Our aim is to become the first three brothers and the youngest trio to row across the Atlantic Ocean.

In doing so we will be raising as much money and awareness as possible for our two charities, Feedback Madagascar & Children 1st.

Why are we doing this?

THREE BROTHERS

We are a team of three brothers from Edinburgh, with a shared passion for adventure, sport and music.

Meet the brothers

THE CHALLENGE

The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge is a 3,000 mile rowing race across the Atlantic Ocean from

La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean.

About the Challenge

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Fastest trio to row the Atlantic Ocean
Fundraising for @children1st & @feedbackmadagascar
Opportunities to media@broar.co.uk
Donations via link below

As you can see from the previous post, the boys ...

Jan 29 Antigua

As you can see from the previous post, the boys ha

As you can see from the previous post, the boys have acquired moustaches. But how else did their bodies change during their world record-breaking row?
The question you’ve all been asking is: “what do their hands and feet look like after 35 days at sea?
Well ask no more, because this picture has the answer.
With their relentless positivity and all-singing, all-bagpiping approach, it has been easy to forget how relentless and monumental a challenge the #twac2019 was. The strain they put their bodies through is impossible to comprehend and they continue to struggle with the after effects as they adjust to life back on land.
Every single salt sore, sleepless night and bout of food poisoning will have been worth it though if they reach their fundraising goal. To donate to Broar’s @vmgiving page, just click the link in our bio 🤚🦶 #WorldsToughestRow #CharityChallenge

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It will take FAR more than 35 days on the Atlantic...

Jan 28 Antigua

It will take FAR more than 35 days on the Atlantic

It will take FAR more than 35 days on the Atlantic Ocean to grow a moustache which can contend with Broar’s dad, Charles MacLean.
Which brother do you think could one day could grow a moustache as powerful as Charlie’s? 👨🏼‍🦱👨🏻‍🦱👨🏼👴🏻

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Remember when the boys were eating freeze-dried ...

Jan 26 Antigua

Remember when the boys were eating freeze-dried me

Remember when the boys were eating freeze-dried meals like they were going out of fashion and bickering over who gets to finish the porridge?
Fresh fruit was only to be dreamed of and Lachlan ate so many Cliff bars that he actually, at one point, turned into one.
Well, they’re back on land now. So how has their eating changed?
Now, the day starts with a big pot of coffee (that hasn’t changed from sea), but instead of porridge it’s a stack of blueberry pancakes, with crispy bacon and maple syrup. It’s all washed down with big ol’ glass of fresh OJ. 🥞
Fresh fruit was what they missed most while at sea, so there’s a constant flow of mangoes and papayas until lunch, which is either a lobster salad or a BBQ on the beach with corn on the cob, sausages, avocados, corn bread and fried eggs, smothered in chilli sauce.
If they get hungry in the afternoon, they treat themselves to a some Dessert de la Casa (sweet cinnamon-flavored nachos). For dinner it’s off to their favourite restaurant on the island, @flattiesflamegrill where they chow down on Crab cakes, off the bone BBQ pork ribs and fries
Finally, they finish their day with a big ice-cream 🍦
So after feeling incredibly sorry for the boys as we enjoyed Christmas dinner with our families while they rowed away at sea, it’s now time to feel incredibly jealous of them for eating like kings in paradise as we prepare our ham and cheese sandwiches for lunch tomorrow, which we’ll have at our desk while reading emails.
But after breaking three records, they deserve it. And after all, they have to fuel up for their next adventure... 💭

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The boys have been having a great time since ...

Jan 22 Antigua

The boys have been having a great time since arriv

The boys have been having a great time since arriving back on land. They’ve enjoyed fishing trips, the very best food Antigua has to offer, the very best rum Antigua has to offer and a few cans of @tennentslager to remind them of home.
They’ve been reacquainted with an incredibly proud group of friends and family who made the trip out to see them, and they’ve enjoyed catching-up with other #twac2019 competitors to compare stories from sea. They’ve taken time to start reading through all the incredibly kind messages from their supporters they received at sea and they’ve had the chance to tell their story to fascinated journalists from across the world.
But today we asked the boys to reflect on what they missed most from life at sea, and we received a very simple answer; “simplicity”. Life back on land is complicated, and it’s full of decisions.
But when on the boat, there’s nothing on the to-do list except for rowing, eating and sleeping. With no charging cables for most of the trip, they didn’t even have to make a choice about which song or podcast to listen to. 99% of decisions were made months in advance.
That, to their surprise, was incredibly freeing. At sea, they achieved clarity of thought to a level they had never experienced before.
The boys were able to reflect on their lives, free from the distractions and stresses of normal life.
One of the many things they had plenty of time to think about was how they were going to smash through their £250,000 fundraising target.
And they’ve got some pretty exciting ideas. Watch this space.
📸 - @lostclock

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We have seen some great #broarfamilyphoto ‘s ...

Jan 19 Antigua

We have seen some great #broarfamilyphoto ‘s ove

We have seen some great #broarfamilyphoto ‘s over the last month, but this has to be our favourite yet.
After 35 days at sea, it’s fair to say the boys are glad to be reunited with their mum and dad.
Now it’s time for some quality family time with two incredibly proud, and incredibly relieved parents.
#twac2019 #family #broarfamilyphoto
📸 - @lostclock

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The impact of Broar’s fundraising efforts is ...

Jan 18 Madagascar

The impact of Broar’s fundraising efforts is alr

The impact of Broar’s fundraising efforts is already being felt in Adranomena, Madagascar, where a borehole (the very first "Broar hole") is now being built.
So, the children of the village wanted to pass on a little message to the brothers.
The boys decided to fundraise for @feedbackmadagascar as Lachlan developed a special affinity for the country, which is the seventh poorest in the world, while trekking through it in 2018.
@feedbackmadagascar helps to improve the lives of communities by providing access to clear water, which is gravely needed as 1/5 of the country's toddlers do not reach the age of five due to waterborne diseases.
Every £5,000 raised pays for a freshwater borehole for a village in Madagascar. If they reach their fundraising target, 6,000 people will receive clean water for life💧
Donate today via link in the bio ♥️

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After 35 days, nine hours and nine minutes at sea,...

Jan 17 Antigua

After 35 days, nine hours and nine minutes at sea,

After 35 days, nine hours and nine minutes at sea, the boys arrived in Antigua last night. In doing so, they became the first three brothers to row any ocean, the youngest trio to ever row the Atlantic Ocean and the fastest trio to ever row the Atlantic Ocean. 🏆🏆🏆
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From the moment they hit land, they’ve barely had a chance to take it all in. From boat inspections to @bbcnews interviews, the hard work hasn’t stopped.
So since they haven’t had the chance, let’s all take a moment to reflect on what they’ve achieved on their behalf. With barely any rowing experience, two students and an engineer with a dream rowed their way into the record books. In doing so, they raised (and are still raising - link in bio) a huge amount of money for @feedbackmadagascar and @children1st.
They’ll be back in touch soon with a personal video, thanking everyone for their love and support over the last year of preparation, and 35 days at sea.
But for now, I think it’s time they had a wee snooze in a room that isn’t floating and a meal that isn’t freeze dried.
Scotland, and the world, is feeling very proud of the Broar boys 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🌎

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BROAR SET TO ARRIVE IN ANTIGUA AND COMPLETE THEIR ...

Jan 16 Antigua

BROAR SET TO ARRIVE IN ANTIGUA AND COMPLETE THEIR

BROAR SET TO ARRIVE IN ANTIGUA AND COMPLETE THEIR 35 DAY MISSION WITHIN THE NEXT HOUR!!! Follow the live feed on @atlanticcampaigns
#TWAC2019

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⚠️ PARENTAL ADVISORY⚠️
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THIS ...

Jan 15 Atlantic Ocean

⚠️ PARENTAL ADVISORY⚠️ . THIS VIDEO CONTAI

⚠️ PARENTAL ADVISORY⚠️
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THIS VIDEO CONTAINS SWEARING 🤬 .
With what looks like less than 24 hours left at sea, we asked Broar for a video that was both poignant and inspirational to share with the good folks who’ve been following their journey at home.
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As they’ve heroically conquered the Atlantic Ocean, it’s fair to say the three brothers have become national treasures. We wanted a video befitting their elevated status. Something heartwarming. Maybe a David Attenborough-style commentary about the impact becoming one with the ocean has had on their perspective on the world from Ewan. Or Lachlan’s Andy Murray-esque heartbreaking worts and all breakdown of what they’ve sacrificed to achieve greatness. .
What did they send us? Jamie washing his hair in what may or may not be the “shite bucket”. Unbelievable.
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So, was it the shite bucket? Post what you think in the comments below 💩

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