05/10/2026
๐ HE DID IT! What an achievement, Dinger! ๐
After an incredible 327 days at sea, Dave โDingerโ Bell has finally stepped back onto dry land, completing an extraordinary solo and unsupported row across the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Setting off from Peru in November 2025, Dave 'Dinger' Bell rowed more than 15,000 nautical miles, finally reaching Kilifi, Kenya on Friday. One man. One boat. Two oceans. ๐ช๐
And behind this phenomenal challenge is an equally important cause.
Dinger has been raising funds for Rock 2 Recovery UK , supporting members of the Armed Forces, veterans, Emergency Services and their families affected by stress.
His Sports Giving page has already raised over ยฃ120,000, but the fundraising doesn't have to stop just because the rowing has.
A huge congratulations from everyone at SportsGiving, Dinger. An absolutely remarkable achievement. ๐
If you've followed his journey, now is the perfect time to show your support and help push that fundraising total even higher. ๐
Donate to Dinger's Big Row on SportsGiving: https://sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsor/activity/dinger-cross-pacific-and-indian-ocean-row/dinger