My fight to sail around the world at 14
Laura Dekker grew up surrounded by boats in a family of sailing enthusiasts. Her father taught her the ropes early, and by 11 years old she was sailing unaided, going on trips alone for several weeks at a time. In 2009, by the age of 13, Laura decided she was ready to sail around the world β€” solo. Her parents supported her decision, but the Dutch authorities had concerns; was it responsible to allow a child to circumnavigate the world alone? Today, Laura teaches teenagers to sail and still has adventures on her boat.
Presenter: India Rakusen
Producer: May Cameron
(Photo: Laura Dekker. Credit: Laura Dekker)
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