In 2007, the British 14-year-old Mike Perham became the youngest person to sail solo across the Atlantic. On Thursday 27 August 2009, crossed the finish line between Lizard Point and Ushant to become the youngest person to circle the world solo with help – only 17 years old. The trip took 9 months from Portsmouth on 15 November 2008 and covering 30,000 miles of water. When asked about his future plans, Perham said he's thinking in moving to "bigger and better, including ventures that are not" necessarily in the water. "

Perham was only less than 2 months of record Zac Sunderland previous holder of the U.S., he completed his trip a month before Perham. However, the same week that Perham completed his journey, 13 years Netherlands age, Laura Dekker was placed under the supervision of child protection officers because of their plans solo sail around the world also. Although her parents approved her plans to leave school and spend 2 years in the open sea, the judges ruled that the plans were "irresponsible" and social workers agree that Dekker was too young to understand the dangers of the journey was scheduled to perform. Psychologists also added that two years of isolation on board his ship it may harm their development. While sailing from Holland to Britain in May 2009, police and social workers in Lowestoft said the return journey to be too Dekker dangerous and placed in foster homes until their parents came to fetch her.

When asked his opinion on the situation of Laura Dekker, Perham said it was not his place to say whether to let go, but urged people to judge their abilities Dekker instead of his age, reminding the world that crossed the Atlantic at the age of 14 "… and people thought he could do that." Dekker stated that "it is not normal … she is a sailor out now and has extensive experience in candle "father." Dekker, Dick, who crossed the North Sea from the port of Ijmuiden, at age 12, also claims that his daughter is experienced enough for the trip, said born at sea and had his first boat when she was only 6 years old!

Amid allegations that Dutch society is becoming a "state babysitter, "these two brave men have a point, perhaps we underestimate ourselves and others in the name of security. Although it would be advisable for someone no experience in sailing attempt to cross the canal, just beginning to learn to sail is known to be a rewarding experience in itself. Mike Perham said his travel record, "We hope this will be an inspiration to others and lots of other kids can go in the water "and target =" _blank "> learn to surf.

About the Author:

Kyle Matthews is a sports reporter and author of Real Adventures. For more information about sailing courses, he recommends you visit http://www.endeavoursailing.co.uk/

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