The Lost Boys
'The Lost Boys' is a crew of three men, Burnon, Jon & Aaron, named after The Lost Boys in Peter Pan who symbolize the innocence and freedom of perpetual childhood. They represent the desire to remain young and avoid the responsibilities of adulthood.
They are aiming to be the fastest trio to ever race across the Atlantic in 2027, whilst raising vital funds for Friends of PICU.
The Lost Boys will be competing in the 2027 Atlantic challenge known as ‘The World’s Toughest Row’.
Burnon Croucamp
Burni, a South African that embodies the spirit of adventure and conquering new horizons. He dedicated 13 years of his life to the Royal Marines, specializing in maritime operations. This specialization endowed him with extensive knowledge of the ocean and its intricacies. Burni's pursuit of adventure and travel drives him to continually push his limits and rowing the Atlantic Ocean would be a once in a lifetime opportunity and another big milestone to achieve.
Jon Macdonald
Jon Macdonald is a serving Royal Marines Commando Boat Operator with over a decade of boating experience. Renowned for his adventurous spirit and desire to push the limits, he thrives in challenging maritime environments. With a passion for the sea, his ultimate ambition is to row across the Atlantic, a feat that would mark the pinnacle of his achievements.
Aaron Brocklesby
Aaron, a former Royal marine. Aspiring ocean rower with an unparalleled resilience and mental toughness when approaching extreme challenges, who aims to inspire others to push beyond their limits while raising funds and awareness for important causes and charities, close to his heart, in the process. To raise money for life-saving equipment, family support services, and frontline medical teams who make miracles happen every day. This is not just a personal challenge. It's a mission to support the children and families fighting for their lives in intensive care.
Our Story
This story begins in 2007/2008 at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines where the team met whilst training to become Royal Marines. Although joining at different stages, they were united in their love of sport, their competitive nature and their brilliant senses of humour.
After a friend's child spent the first six months of their life in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), the three of them got together to discuss how they can highlight and raise funds for the good work the charity Friends of PICU does.
What would get people engaged? Why not race across the Atlantic Ocean in the World's Toughest Row? So, it was decided they would compete in the Challenge in December2027.
Rowing across the Atlantic will test their friendship and push them outside their comfort zone like nothing has done before.