Michael Perham | |
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 Perham aboard his boat before setting off on his around-the-world attempt, 15 November 2008 | |
| Born | 16 March 1992 Hertfordshire, England, U.K. |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Sailor |
| Known for | Held the official record as the youngest person to sail solo around the world (with stops and assistance); second person under the age of 18 to complete a solo circumnavigation |
| Parent(s) | Heather and Peter Perham[1] |
| Website | Official website |
Michael Perham (born 16 March 1992[2]) is an English sailor and adventurer from Potters Bar. In 2007 at the age of 14 he became the youngest person in the world to successfully sail across the Atlantic Ocean single-handedly, beating the record set in 2003 by British sailor Seb Clover. In 2009 at the age of 17 he became the youngest person to sail around the world solo. Perham's second record surpassed that of Zac Sunderland, an older 17-year-old American, set only six weeks earlier. Following this, Perham's adventures included driving around the world and racing in many offshore races, most notably the Sydney to Hobart yacht race in 2011 where his team placed second in class.
- ^ "Young sailor starts world voyage". BBC News Online. BBC. 15 November 2008. Retrieved 17 November 2008.
- ^ "Biography at circumnavigation website". Totallymoney.com. Retrieved 18 November 2010.