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Ex-Royal Marine Dodges Man-Eating Sharks to Complete World Record Row
Bell raised more than £110,000 for Rock2Recovery after 327 days alone at sea and arrived with enough food for 20 more days, he said.
- Former Royal Marine Dave 'Dinger' Bell arrived in Kilifi, Kenya, after completing a solo, unsupported 327-day row across the Pacific and Indian Oceans to raise funds for Rock2Recovery, a charity helping veterans with PTSD.
- Bell set off from Peru on November 9 with 350 days of supplies, driven by an "overwhelming sense of curiosity" after his 2021 Atlantic row, which he had vowed never to repeat.
- During his journey, Bell had to "stop rowing" for eight weeks in the South Pacific to avoid cyclone season. He noted, "Yes, the most enjoyable part was the wildlife encounters I had," describing sharks that followed him for weeks.
- Arriving earlier than expected, Bell still had enough food on board to last another 20 days and described stepping onto land as "bewildering," requiring rest and socializing before returning to his boat.
- Bell's challenge has raised more than £110,000 for Rock2Recovery. TV adventurer Jason Fox congratulated him on social media, saying, "He's done. What he's done is insane and it's all for Rock 2 Recovery.
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