Sailing into History

have flying fish hop into his boat

begin a journey from Gibraltar

cross the Atlantic solo

document his voyage on a blog

Michael's reaction to his record-breaking expedition

different reactions to Michael's record-breaking expedition

Michael's dad's reaction to Michael's record-breaking expedition

the author's reaction to Michael's record-breaking expedition

Michael knew exactly what to expect during his trip across the Atlantic.

Michael is most likely a determined and self-reliant person.

Michael would have preferred to do the voyage with a friend.

Michael was able to finish his voyage because he had help from family and friends.

to make the reader excited to read more

because Michael told the author to start the story that way

to make sailing sound like a bad idea

because the surprises are the most important parts of the story

Michael became the youngest person to sail across the Atlantic Ocean alone.

Michael’s father followed him in another boat to help Michael achieve his goal.

Many unexpected things happened to Michael on his trip.

Michael wrote a blog to document his trip across the Atlantic Ocean.

A flying fish landed in Michael’s lap.

Crowds congratulated Michael.

Michael got on the Cheeky Monkey.

Michael watched the sun set.

Gibraltar, Cape Verde Islands, Hertfordshire England, Antigua

Gibraltar, Antigua, Cape Verde Islands, Hertfordshire

Spain, Antigua, Cape Verde Islands, Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire, Gibraltar, Cape Verde Islands, Antigua

the self-steering gear

Michael’s document recorder

Michael’s computer

the boat’s motor

the narrator’s and the crowd’s.

Michael’s and his father’s.

Michael’s and the crowd’s.

the narrator’s and Michael’s