The Book - 'Sailing the Dream'
Synopsis
Robin Knox-Johnston said it could be suicidal. The head of the Royal Yachting Association told him not to go. Mike Perham ignored them and in August 2009, at the age of just 17 years, 5 months and 11 days, became the youngest person to have sailed solo around the world. "Sailing the Dream" tells the story of that amazing voyage, a nine-month odyssey full of technical and navigational challenges that would stump sailors twice Mike's age. His yacht TotallyMoney.com was knocked over, battered by the oceans and repeatedly damaged, but Mike battled on, at times surfing down 50-foot waves in 50-knot winds at speeds of up to 28 knots. Despite these conditions, sleep deprivation and extreme physical exhaustion, Mike's positive attitude continually shines through. Through all the adventures on the high seas, Mike also talks about the team behind his trips, both when sailing round the world and across the Atlantic at the age of 14, and the stresses and sacrifices involved for his family and friends. His is an inspirational as well as thrilling story, and one for all the ages.
Book details
Published 18/03/2010, Publisher Bantam Press, ISBN 9780593065983
Available in Uk from WH Smith, Waterstones, Amazon, Tesco and other leading stockists.
Available in Australia from - Random House
To order a signed copy of 'Sailing the dream' from Team Mike please click on the following link. Order here.
Reviews from my blog
I finished the book today! WOW! What a great read! I was late to Easter dinner so I could finish it.
It's tough to give up adventures, I've had to do it, too...also due to circumstances outside my control. You'll find another trek. So continue to support Talisker Bounty Boat, and keep on adventuring!
Tray M.
2nd April 2010
Mike, your book is great! I’ve just started reading it for the second time, it’s so good.:)
Best wishes to you and your family.
Elizabeth ;)
31.03.10
Will be taking the book on holiday in the next couple of weeks and are looking forward to the read.
Liz and Rod
31.03.10
I "demolished" your book in 3 days flat, and keep re reading parts of it. Well done!
30.03.10
Sorry to hear about you having to hold back on the Bounty Boat. Finished your book and loved it! feel better
29.03.10
Mike
Sorry to hear that the medicals are going to hold you back. There's sure to be another adventure around the corner. I'm about 1/3 of the way through my autographed copy of your book. Your an amazing young man and I see a great future in you. Keep the chin up.
Dennis (USA)
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