Ex-Marine completes row across two oceans without landing

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 16:31 · Archive

Dave Bell, 54, has completed a solo row across the Pacific and Indian Oceans from Peru to Kenya without returning to land.

Dave Bell, a 54-year-old ex-Royal Marine from Bere Regis, Dorset, has completed a solo row across the Pacific and Indian Oceans, travelling from Peru to Kenya in under a year without returning to land. He is believed to be the first man ever to row across two oceans solo without landing, a journey that has significantly altered his appearance.

Bell encountered man-eating sharks during his voyage, which he cited as a reminder of the dangers of falling overboard. His completion of the row marks what the outlets describe as a world record achievement for this particular ocean-crossing route.

How it is being reported

• Ex-Royal Marine completes world record row across two oceans without setting foot on land: 'The man-eating sharks reminded me not to fall over the side'Daily Mail · 3 Oct, 16:20
• Ex-Marine completes stunning 10-month row across two oceans and looks like real-life Robinson CrusoeThe Mirror · 2 Oct, 17:38

In this story: Dave Bell · Bere Regis · Dorset · Peru · Kenya · Pacific Ocean · Indian Ocean

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