British teen breaks solo sailing record.Summary: A 17-year-old boy has become the youngest person to sail solo around the world. A 17-year-old boy has become the youngest person to sail solo around the world. Mike Perham, from Potters Bar Coordinates: Potters Bar is a town in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire, England,[2] located 18 miles (29 km) directly north of central London. In 2001 it had a population of 21,639. , Hertfordshire, has returned to UK waters following his nine-month voyage VOYAGE, marine law. The passage of a ship upon the seas, from one port to another, or to several ports. 2. Every voyage must have a terminus a quo and a terminus ad quem. . He crossed the finishing line between Lizard Point Liz·ard Point or Liz·ard Head A cape of southwest England at the southern tip of The Lizard, a peninsula extending southward into the English Channel. It is the southernmost point of Great Britain. and Ushant, France, in the 50ft racing yacht yacht: see motorboating; sailing. yacht Sail- or motor-driven vessel used for racing or recreation. The term is popularly applied to large recreational engine-powered boats; the sailboats known as yachts and used for racing are usually light and Totallymoney.com at 9.55am. He set off last November and has battled with 50ft waves, gale force winds and numerous technical difficulties during the 30,000-mile challenge. His father Peter Perham said: "I am delighted and I know Mike is very, very excited." Independent Television News Limited 2009. All rights reserved. Independent Television News Limited 2009. All rights reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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