Robin Knox-Johnston said it could be suicidal. The head of the Royal Yachting Association told him not to go. Mike Perham ignored them & in August 2009, at the age of just 17 years, 5 months & 11 days, became the youngest person to have sailed solo around the world. ” Sailing the Dream” tells the story of that amazing voyage, a 9-month odyssey full of technical & navigational challenges that would stump sailors twice Mike`s age. His yacht Totally Money.com was knocked over, battered by the oceans & 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 & 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 & across the Atlantic at the age of 14, & the stresses & sacrifices involved for his family & friends. His is an inspirational as well as thrilling story, & one for all the ages.