Sailing into history: a British teen becomes the youngest person to sail solo across the Atlantic Ocean.(YOUR TURN)(Michael Perham)(Brief article)

WR News, Senior Edition (including Science Spin) | March 16, 2007 | Copyright

Michael Perham's recent voyage across the Atlantic Ocean was full of surprises. His journey included shark sightings, equipment failure, and flying fish that hopped into his boat.

Despite the unexpected events, the teen from Hertfordshire, England, achieved what he had set out to do. In January, at age 14, Michael became the youngest person to cross the Atlantic Ocean solo, or alone.

"It feels absolutely fantastic being back on dry land," Michael told BBC News after his journey.

Michael set out on his record-breaking expedition, or trip, in ...

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