Peddie Bell
Peddie Bell

Row For Life Pacific

In summer 2026, I completed the World’s Toughest Row – Pacific as part of the three-woman Row for Life crew, alongside Felicity Ashley and Janette Potgieter. We rowed 2,800 miles from Monterey, California to Kauaʻi, Hawaii, unsupported, completing the crossing in 39 days, 14 hours and 11 minutes and winning the Women’s Class.

 

The row was also about something bigger than the challenge itself, raising funds and awareness for Cancer Research UK, a cause with a very personal connection for all three of us.  You can donate here.

 

You can see more of the journey — from the months of preparation to life on the Pacific and our arrival in Hawaii — on our Row for Life Instagram.