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Teen Sails Into Record Books With Round-the-World Voyage

by Pat Coate | August 27, 2009
"I've made it, I've made my dream come true and it feels amazing."
- Mike Perham, record-breaking sailor

A 17-year-old boy became the youngest person to sail solo around the world with assistance Thursday when his 50-foot racing yacht cruised back into U.K. waters after a nine-month voyage.

This is not the first world record set by Mike. In January 2007 he became the youngest person to sail solo across the Atlantic at the age of 14.

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