Youngest sailor to circumnavigate globe due at Gunwharf Quay tomorrow

Seventeen-year-old British sailor Mike Perham will be crowned the world's youngest solo circumnavigator when he returns to Gunwharf Quay on Saturday, 29 August.

He has battled storms and struggled with failing navigation equipment, but despite these challenges he is now only  a short time away from completing his challenge.

Not satisfied with breaking records, Mike Perham also aims to raise £24,000 for his chosen charities; Save the Children and The Tall Ships Trust.

In his bid to sail solo around the globe, Mike has passed continents where millions of children still die of easily preventable diseases. 9.2 million children, that’s one child every three seconds, still die needlessly before they reach their fifth birthday. Three million babies die within a week of being born, including up to two million who die on their first day of life. Mike is supporting Save the Children and fundraising to help drastically reduce this number.

Mike Perham said, “Saving the life of a child can be simple. Whatever you do in life – whether facing the challenge of an epic voyage around the world, or taking a positive approach and donating to charities – it’s about believing you can make a difference.

“I have chosen to support Save the Children because I believe that we can all do something to improve the lives of children who are struggling for survival in this world.”  

Mike aims to raise £24,000 for his chosen charities. If you would like to donate to Save the Children in support of Mike Perham – please go to Mike’s Just Giving page: http://www.justgiving.com/sailmikesavethechildren