Briton Dave Bell solo crosses Pacific and Indian Oceans, covering 28,700 km

54-year-old former marine Dave Bell from Britain has completed a solo crossing of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, covering approximately 28,700 km over 327 days and 16 hours. He began his journey on November 9, 2025, from Peru and reached the coast of Kenya near the town of Kilifi on October 2. Bell sailed aboard an 8.3-meter carbon fiber boat named Billy No Mates. Under the record attempt rules, he was not allowed to go ashore or receive physical assistance from others.