Events
Hamilton Island Race Week August 2010
Mike will be taking part in Australia’s largest offshore keelboat regatta
Spectators and yachties from around the globe sail to Hamilton Island in August for the annual Hamilton Island Race Week, Australia’s largest offshore keelboat regatta.
Hamilton Island Race Week is one of Australia’s favourite yachting events and a firm fixture on the international sailing calendar. Competitors, family and friends come together to enjoy the convivial atmosphere and unique camaraderie of the event’s on-water and off-water carnival.
Racing is split into a Grand Prix class for top-class racers; an IRC Passage class for modern fast-cruising yachts; performance racing and sports boat classes. Plus cruising, corporate, bareboat and non-spinnaker divisions.
The Hamilton Island Yacht Club and marina are home to the regatta during the fun and excitement of Race Week. Join in the race festivities and lively calendar of events, including gourmet meals prepared by celebrity chefs, fashion shows, golfing competitions and wine tastings.
Visit the Hamilton Island Race Week website. Click here
Jessica Watson, Don McIntyre, Mike Perham - all at Sydney Boat Show
The 2010 Sydney International Boat Show (July 29-August 2) has in recent years unveiled an interesting line-up of guest speakers that have had show visitors absolutely enthralled. However, this year show organisers the Boating Industry Association of NSW (BIA) have outdone previous efforts. The Better Boating Lounge this year will prove to be a major attraction at a recreational boating exhibition that simply oozes attractions at every turn.
Now, that impressive line-up has been joined by young UK yachtsman Mike Perham, who gained an additional '15-minutes of fame:' in Australia when he boarded Jessica Watson's ‘Ella's Pink Lady' as she sailed down Sydney Harbour to her tumultuous welcome at the Sydney Opera House. Jessica and Mike had become close friends via radio, e-mail and face book as he supported ‘Ella's Pink Lady' throughout the voyage.
Schoolboy who sailed the world to be guest speaker
Business News 29th June 2010, Isle of Man
Mike Perham the youngest person to sail across the Atlantic Ocean and to circumnavigate the world single-handed, to speak at charity event.
To read more click here.
PRESS RELEASE
From round the world to Round the Island - Mike Perham sails in aid of Prostate UK
Mike Perham will be hitting the water in aid of Prostate UK at the JP Morgan Asset
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Mike famously entered the record books last year as the youngest person to sail solo around the world at just 17 years old. Prostate
Amandeep Hoonjan, Events Manager at Prostate UK said: 'We're delighted that Mike can lend his considerable skill to our team this year. I'm sure he will inspire us to win the race!
One in two men will suffer from a prostate disease at some stage in their lives and, while Mike's age means he's less likely to be one of those men in the near future, it's important to raise awareness at an early age. Events like this really make a difference.'
Please click on this link if you would like to donate to Prostate Uk
Mike,
To see some pictures of my weekend in Cowes please click here.
Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show 2010
8 - 17 January 2010
In January I attended the Tullett Prebon London International Boat show as one of their 'Boating Heros'.
"The country’s favourite boating legends will also take to the stage to inspire with their experiences. Visitors can learn from Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie, Geoff Holt - the first quadriplegic to sail single handed around Britain, Mike Perham - the youngest person to sail single handed around the world, powerboat champions Shelley Jory and Steve Curtis and Hilary Lister - the first disabled woman to sail around Britain solo."
UK Youth Centenary Launch at St. James’s Palace
"Tonight UK Youth is launching its centenary year as a youth organisation at the prestigious St James’s Palace hosted by our Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. Our centenary year is all about being Positive About Youth!"
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