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Laura Dekker ( Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlʌuraː ˈdɛkər]; born 20 September 1995) is a New Zealand-born Dutch sailor. In 2009, she announced her plan to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe single-handed.
About Laura. In 2012 Laura became the youngest person to sail solo around the world, starting her journey at just 14 years old. Nowadays she is a motivational speaker, professional captain, author, world traveller and very motivated to share her passions, dreams and life lessons with the next generation. Read More.
Nov 17, 2022 · Dutch sailor Laura Dekker went further than most to become the youngest person to solo circumnavigate the world. She faced the scrutiny of a critical media, court battles with the Dutch state, psychological testing, the confiscation of her boat and the threat of being removed from her parents.
13K Followers, 160 Following, 305 Posts - Laura Dekker (@lauradekkeryouthsailing) on Instagram: "LAURA - Youngest to circumnavigate the world, mom, author & SANDER - boat builder,dad, bosun - Running youth sailing, adventure programs for 8-16 yo."
Born: Whangarei, New Zealand on the 20th of September 1995. Nationality: New Zealand and Dutch. Languages: English, Dutch & German. I was first introduced to this wonderful and crazy planet in 1995, born in New Zealand during a seven year circumnavigation of my parents.
Laura Dekker World Sailing Foundation. 7,915 likes · 1,892 talking about this. LAURA & SANDER - Running youth sailing, adventure programs for 8-16 yo onboard their ship Guppy.
Nov 29, 2023 · Meet Laura Dekker, the Youngest Person to Sail Solo Around the World. Dekker began her journey when she was 14 years old and finished when she was 16. When Laura Dekker was 13 years old, she decided to do something fun for Spring Break without telling her parents.
Mar 14, 2013 · So begins Maidentrip, a remarkable new documentary about Laura Dekker, the 17-year-old sailor who, in 2012, became the youngest person to sail around the world alone.
Aug 17, 2017 · In 2011, Dutch teenager Laura Dekker became the youngest person to sail alone round the world. Her account bubbles with a youthful verve and passion.
Jan 3, 2014 · In 2010, 14-year-old Laura Dekker took to the seas in her sailboat, Guppy, on a quest to become the youngest person to sail around the world alone. Maidentrip, a forthcoming...
