Michael Perham has just completed his 6-week voyage thus breaking the record of being the youngest person to sail solo across the Atlantic Ocean.Mike Perham, 14, raised his fist triumphantly to a crowd of Antiguan officials and supporters as he docked outside St. John's on the southeastern side of the island.
Perham said he was lonely at times but not afraid as he made the crossing in the Cheeky Monkey, his 28-foot sailboat. He helped pass the time by studying and chatting on a satellite phone.
"It has been a fantastic journey. It has been a great experience," he said. "I truly enjoyed it.” Perham's father, Peter, praised his son's courage and tenacity and said he hoped the voyage would inspire others to attempt similar feats.
Link & Image: Yahoo news
Previously: Trans-Atlantic teenager near goal
Tags: Atlantic | Michael Perham | Yacht
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