Mike Perham around the globe

[@LeCrazyCanuckEh]

Enjoyed very much....big congrats to the young man....I personally enjoy it more when people accomplish long voyages on less expensive yachts...but never the less took great courage and determination.....cheers

[@Modestmusic2024]

If a picture is worth a thousand words - a book is worth ten-thousand. 'Sailing the Dream' is Mike Perham's 288-page personal account of his journey. The very first thing you will see, is that sailing is Mike's passion, Mike's love, and Mike's dream. His Dad helps him to the utmost, but from the time he is around six, his parents cannot keep him off the family's boat. Secondly, you will see, with amazing clarity, that Mike does not begin this journey on a shallow amount of preparation. His preparation, which his story accounts for, may be unparalleled in its breadth - both on the sea and in sailing school. I was disappointed this documentary did not catch more of his express action in sailing the boat, but, it's hard to film yourself manning the sails. If there was one thing that was clear in this book, it's that Mike knows how to man the sails! Congratulations Mike! I savored your story and learned a lot from you. Keep sailing. -GY

[@rogerwalker5032]

Well done Mike. I've sailed oceans and understand what you have achieved.

[@1blisslife]

I give him props for this! Some people rant about the auto pilot & technology, but I betcha there were plenty of times when he had to deal with things that required quite a bit more than simply just pushing a button! We got to see about 50mins of video, but he was out there 9 months or 7 months if you don't count the time spent on land. The mental challenge is no easy thing to deal with either! I'm sure there's people who could not last very long by themselves in a cramped space like that. Technology aided him in a way, but that's still an achievement that's not easy to attain! So... That hug was well deserved!

[@andybishop8437]

Pretty amazing, doesn’t matter if his record was beaten again. That’s a crazy trip to do solo.

[@jackmcbride6898]

Just wonderful! Mike, congrats on a truly amazing adventure! And huge kudos to your parents who trained you, believed in you, and set you free! You and your parents are heroes to me!

[@brixbrix]

Another example of a father living his dream through his son

[@geoffthefarmer]

Way to go. What a brave young man.

[@paulvkaris4043]

The southern ocean is no joke, being alone for extended periods is very hard, well done son and father.

[@simonharris1277]

One lad chasing dream and conquering the world in one fell swoop! If any one doubts the achievement its through ignorance!

[@aztekjp]

Krásná plachetnice, možná nejlepší na světě. Velké štěstí jenž mladému muži přeji. Otec a syn jsou jedna duše, štěstí celé rodině*

[@eagglel2105]

I think that by the end of the vogaye the guy was a hell of a sailor. His parents, however, are completely mental for sending their son to the roughest seas in the world with almost zero solo-sailing experience.

[@Jakfilm]

The father appears to have had a screw loose. The kid couldn't even operate the boat as he left the harbour. Despite this, well done Mike!

[@Spearomen]

agreed. his father was a maniac who risked his sons life for fame.

[@terrybullock3140]

he set off as a boy and returned more of a man than most men ever will be.

[@loh1110]

What an awesome kid! Can't believe his parents trusted him to do this... awesome parents too.

[@jackodonohue2717]

Laura decker left when she was 14 talk about trust

[@ckbond41]

Well done Mick, I wish I could of sailed around the world. I wonder what your next adventure is going to be.I wanted to take up sailing a long time ago but didn't get the chance to do it. It's nice you had a full support behind you.. Well done again..

[@AX1A]

What would it take for you to rekindle that dream enough to make it a reality for yourself? And don't just laugh the Q off! REAL TALK CK! What's holding YOU back? And why are you talking as if you are laying on an operating table or in a wheelchair -- If one such circumstance is the reason, I would understand, otherwise?

[@sachamo100]

What am amazing accomplishment. Congratulations!!!!!!!!

[@Spearomen]

Zac Sunderland bought his own boat under 6000 dollars working summer jobs and breaking his piggyBank. it was a 1972 production Islander in no condition to circumnavigation. Actually, its on sale right now on the interenet. Even after all equipped and now famous boat is still under 40K. All respect for this kid but look at his equipment and support. An open 50 race yacht that is rare and so expensive that some countries cant afford it. Comparing their boats is like comparing a Ferrari to a 1972 Ford truck. Although its a great achievement, Mike Perham was literally pushed trough with money and technology. Zac Sunderland hands down and by far #1 in my book.

[@megharaj157]

You are my inspiration one day I will definitely do this

[@rw114]

his dad is a prick my son is going to be the first person to swim around the world and he's only six I took him to Portsmouth this morning and pushed him in..fingers crossed he'll be back in about 15 years time then the money will roll in with a sponsorship from speedo..kids who'd Ave em

[@jonpostigo4381]

What I don't like is the whole race for the record...Sailing is something much deeper than trying to break records....

[@wishfull9036]

Agreed. Too much of an ego sailing trip.

[@cholder777]

Jon Postigo so true.

[@fredbouwman7218]

It's the same with bicycling. I spent almost 5 years biking around the world because I loved to see other places, meet people, enjoy their food etc. So many now are racing around, head down to get so many miles in a day just to break a record. They completely miss the point of traveling and the same thing is happening in sailing.

[@michaele.3270]

Better you than me, Mike. Good job!

[@wongeunkim5950]

amazingly brilliant

[@bheadh]

Congratulations.

[@mrbondohrama]

I hate the comparisons between Sunderland and Perham. Sunderland's boat was a 36' family cruiser and he had a small budget. Perham had a racing type yacht with tons of dough to back him up. There is a night and day difference. Great life opportunity for both boys but seriously there is barely any comparison.

[@familyying6538]

You’re amazing

[@Ctcc73]

That is true Love of a sport and of a young couple. Good job.

[@rosbifle413]

Incredible father.

[@CaptnTom]

Good on him. Tough young lad.

[@SuperMrminecraftdude]

A tip is to stay away from the big traffic routes where the cargo ships are because theres often alot of trash and sometimes a container can fall of the cargo ship and if you run into a container theres a big chance that youll get a hull breach and sink.

[@johnvonhorn2942]

No way it needs to cost hundreds of thousands. You could do this for way under £50,000 if you wanted.

[@2ftpmarco]

thanks for uploading !

[@SVSecondChance]

it is sad that the Guinness book of world records don't record this any more it is still a very hard and dangerous thing to do but with today's boats and chartplotters it is not as big of deal as it was sat phones and internet services as well you can keep in touch with friends and family so its not as tough as it was but still only a few people in the world have done it much less at 16 great job Mike when i was your age i had a dream to do it as well i am 47 now and hope to make the trip soon

[@vjrail3175]

I guess they couldn't fit a self steering wind vane on this boat

[@alphasxsignal]

WOW

[@Jimmy47904]

No worries mate, you might be right but I doubt she will last long, but his memories will. Con-grats kid!

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

Rich or not good job, not an easy task for anyone.

[@BEEBEE159]

With modern technology, it just seems like these "sailors" are just along for the ride, like the boat just sails itself.

[@curtismulder1950]

Awesome!

[@terrencesimms2278]

The Audio is shocking ... cant watch till the end

[@mateuszgwozdz]

this documentary is full of manipulation. I hate how media can turn such an amazing achievement into something like this :/

[@fgjhham89]

How about Laura Dekker? She was 14 when she left in 2009 and 16 when she completed her sailing trip. Maybe she was a few months older than Mike when she finished? Either way, seems more fun to take your time than to rush it just for a record...

[@thomassharpe2013]

bet he will remember snorkel, mask and flippers next time :)

[@jefflaporte2598]

Very nice. Looks like he learned a couple of lifes lessons. 1st, he had to reach pretty deep to even attempt this. well done for actually completing it. 2nd, he now knows he cant trust his GF. When she thought he lost the fame and fortune she was gone, when she thought he had it back she was back.

+Jeff LaPorte: Well, maybe he got a bit of nooky!

[@helenforeman5219]

Inspiring, better to live a short exciting life then tip toe slowly through life to death. The only thing to fear in life is fear its self

[@SOVEREIGNDesigns]

Much Privilege ~

[@sleahcim4723]

I have watched several videos of young sailors. Some with great financial backing and other without. I am wondering witch ones were actually pushed into this. I have not made any judgments but may after I find out more about them.

[@francescocellerini5477]

wow !!!!!! I love you !

[@deckiedeckie]

Little big man!!

[@mixchemicalify]

I just want to point out that when I think of sailing, I don't think of somebody sitting in their cabin and talking to a camera the whole time, and when the weather and waves were the most treacherous, isn't that when you're supposed to take control of the ship manually because the electronic auto can't handle the strain? Also seems like he didn't even bother trying to check out some issues that came about with the ship during the voyage. Ps; I don't sail, yet.

[@4618wayne]

Dreamr OKelly Pro auto pilots like what he had,namely NKE are leagues better than the Raymarine stuff you find on pleasure craft and will often out perform manual helming. Without such advanced pilots, fast solo sailing would not really be possible. The Vandee globe racers all use NKE and they go non-stop

[@4618wayne]

Yeah, I hear ya on the noise electronic auto pilots make, but few windvanes can cope with downwind conditions. There's pro's and cons to everything!

[@4618wayne]

Ahoy! I have sailed many different yachts and have found that downwind with a chunky following sea, the stern can get pushed about, irrespective of long keel or short keel. I have a racer cruiser and is very well balanced, especially up wind. A good mate of mine has a Hans Christian 41 and that is like on rails! Yet even he gets pushed about down wind. What do you sail?

[@RxDrUAMS]

What are you talking about? He sailed around the world. I'm sure you've accomplished so much more in life though.

[@conniefontenot2793]

My son just turned 11 and I'm going to make him sail around the world tomorrow .... Just kidding

[@familyying6538]

Cool!!!

[@DavidPaulNewtonScott]

Ballsy, BUT, alone on a boat uptop sailing harness on always. It is always the mistake of the experienced sailor who goes mysteriously missing, the principle of superposition, a wave comes from nowhere and flicks you out of the boat. You are not available to give advice and so it goes on forever. Also alcohol on a boat a definite no no under any circumstances only in a MARINA when moored up.

[@Zofirael]

Women: they leave you when times are hard and you need them with no regrets... and have no shame whatsoever to come back when the times are better and reap some of the achievements that you made when times were hard. Disgusting.

[@fgjhham89]

Not ALL women... Not ONLY women...

[@team3383]

but mostly women.....hmmmmm

[@iank2196]

Truth

[@SailingPachamama]

She is a 16 year old girl. She was scared he was going to die n was coping anyway she could. Girls grow up and become women.

[@fredbouwman7218]

She sure changed her tune when he returns and has the Royal Navy and lots of people waiting. Suddenly, she wanted to bask in the celebrity. She should be ashamed of herself.

[@GarrysmodRoyal]

What a joke. Couldn't stop crying and whimpering the whole fucking time.

[@GarrysmodRoyal]

Tom Mesch I agree, the father is an imbecile.

[@banzaaiiiii]

What's the name of the boat?

[@jallenb1977]

he in jessica watsons book

[@markko0313]

Anybody know which school he went to? I grew up in Potters Bar.

[@YeshuaAgapao]

It would be a lot more fun if he took the four of his friends (whichever ones want to go, at least one), his girlfriend, and their girlfriends (whichever ones have one) with him

[@KingElectric]

9 months?? thanks, but no

[@moncorp1]

33:23 That's a hatchet wound for you.

[@rosbifle413]

'Ave it!

[@zerofox7347]

What I don't get is why he needs such a boat, why can't he do it in a smaller and more standard perhaps newer sailboat?

[@lizzydog5728]

IMAGINE ALL THE EXPLOITATION IT TOOK HIS FAMILY TO FINANCE THIS PRETEND STRUGGLE! WITH THE COAST GUARD STANDING BYE!

[@justaddwata]

Sometimes the Guinness Book may have to protect people from themselves. Lets face it - how young should they allow/recognize children facing such truly dangerous perils? 14? 10? 6? No doubt with todays technology you could operate the boat remotely - perhaps stick a toddler in the cabin? This film might depict a boy trying to achieve his fathers dreams more than his own. Perhaps we should afford children the childhood they deserve before placing them at the mercy of the merciless ocean.

[@iank2196]

yep, we live in a world of soy boys now thanks to those who think like you. Not that long ago lads younger than him run companies and fought in wars. lets remove the testies and wrap the world in cotton wool eh😒

[@jupitorious7925]

the father is questionable...

[@lindagroundwater9787]

Under maritime law it’s illegal for a vessel to be under way with nobody on watch

[@tiredy6]

Beckie singing?

[@runemartinguldberg9056]

Big mistake letting that women on board.

[@batman1325135]

stezmond hinton because you dont have balls sailing round the world at 16yo? o.O

[@scooter2kool173]

USA USA USA!

[@Bullerias]

That poor American got a shitty boat and Mike got an ocean racer

[@iamwearingacup]

Why wont the fucking subtitles turn off?

[@mikeperham2524]

Lol

[@robinkatsu]

this record gets broken by kiwi/dutch girl laura dekker and the non stop record is in hands of australia girl jessica watson. Strange a sport were the girls are holding the records and not the boys.

[@team3383]

Mostly down to electronics GPS and computers nowadays, so whether female or male isn't really indicative. Its more of a tribute to the engineers who make it possible.

[@nevermind2534]

Team33 i beg to differ... do some research on dekker at least. amazing young girl.

[@qbw8834]

totally money??, funny...., If this could have been done in my country, my parents would have sent me on a 3 round trip around the world right after i turned 5 yrs old, no worries, "totally money"

[@philna1941]

Somehow it's not Chichester or Moitessier... Fantastic achievement nonetheless, but I have mixed feelings. How much remote control from shore, the absence of sea trials and preparation, not to mention the choice of yacht........... Too many elements are wrong with the way this is portrayed. I wouldn't solo a design like that in the Irish Sea never mind the Southern Ocean. Too much tech to go wrong. Great job but also great luck.

[@youyouulf]

Totally crap that this is a world record. Jessica Watson (Australia), 16, sailed around the world singelhandedly and nonstop, arriving back home May 15th 2010. Mike Perham's world record claim is totally crap. Still, his voyage is impressive, but stick to facts and don't lie about it!

[@prenticedarren1382]

What has the world come to? Spending 200,000 plus pounds for one teenager to follow a trivial pursuit that could easily have killed him. So what if someone is the youngest to sail solo around the world. Safety first is a sailors rule, so this whole voyage was counter to the spirit and ethos of sailing. What next? The fattest to sail solo around the world? Or the tallesst. Shortest. The whole thing is ridiculous over indulgence.

[@nevermind2534]

good point.. if i have more dinners and beers like i just consumed i could be a contender for fattest... guiness records here i come 😂

[@teddy1066]

Stopped watching when he avoided Cape Horn.

[@elizabethslifka4750]

Sitting on a lounge chair with a sat phone gazillion dollar boat ! Sorry I'm not real impressed lot of crying!I'm just saying

[@jmflyer55]

eh. mediocre trip despite huge sponsor funding and the best of equipment and top notch racing sailboat. Not so impressed.