Young solo sailor Mike returns home

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Mike Perham, 17, became the youngest person to circumnavigate the world solo with assistance when he crossed the finishing line between Lizard Point and Ushant, France, on Thursday.

The teenager, of Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, on Saturday sailed the Open 50 racing yacht Totallymoney.com into Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, where he set out on November 15 last year.

A steel band entertained the crowds and dignitaries welcoming him to port while his mother, Heather, gave him the kiss and hug he had craved after months alone on board his boat.

Thousands of people joined his sister Fiona, father Peter and girlfriend Beckie Knight, on the waterfront to cheer him in.

A Guinness World Records representative was also on hand to present him with the certificate for the youngest person to sail around the world single-handed.

Mike said: "I was close to tears when I came round the corner and saw the crowds. It was just incredible, I'm overwhelmed and quite honoured.

"Hopefully this will be an inspiration to other people and lots of other kids can go out on the water as well."

During the 30,000-mile voyage he battled 50ft waves, gale force winds and numerous technical difficulties.

He explained how the adventure had changed him and said: "I do feel different, I feel a little more mature and will probably tackle things with a bit more grim determination. It has given me a thirst for adventures, to go out there and really live life."