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British Teen Sails Across Atlantic Alone

Wed Jan 3, 2007 9:33 AM EST
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Associated Press

Young British sailor Mike Perham, who is 14, pictured upon his arrival to St. John's, on the Caribbean island of Antigua, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007. Perham's solo journey in a 28 foot sailboat is to give him a world record as the youngest person to sail solo across the Atlantic Ocean. (AP Photo/Johnny Jno-Baptiste)

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Glinda

I'm torn. Obviously it's an amazing accomplishment and he should be very proud, but the mom part of my brain thinks that's a damn crazy thing to do.... standing on the dock yelling "get off that boat right now, and eat your dinner!"

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Reply#1 - Wed Jan 3, 2007 12:59 PM EST
Gwenny

I hear you. And, yet, we'd still be in caves if our men listened to our "mom part". LOL

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#1.1 - Wed Jan 3, 2007 3:57 PM EST
Glinda

"...but I made Bronto-burgers - your favourite!!"

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#1.2 - Wed Jan 3, 2007 5:33 PM EST
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RichardG

I'm just waiting for a 13 year old to try and beat him to the youngest person record.

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Reply#2 - Sun Jan 7, 2007 7:01 AM EST
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