Over the following school year, she began preparing herself and guppy for openocean sailing, with the goal of a roundthe world tour. You may remember this news story from about five years ago. Teen sailor tries to make history scholastic news online. My dad taught me everything about sailing from a very young age, dekker, now 19, says from her.
Laura dekker celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous. Laura dekkers jeanneau ginn fizz boat tour tuesday youtube. The youngest sailor to go solo around the world is sharing her story in burlington wednesday night. Missing dutch sailor laura dekker, 14, found on caribbean island this article is more than 10 years old utrecht teenager who wanted to be youngest to. Pictures in the american west, a lecture and book signing featuring images from laura wilsons book of the same name, at 5. Laura dekker s case had ignited debate over the risks involved as everyounger sailors chase world records published. Laura who will write a book about her adventures over more than 27,000. Fourteenyearold laura dekker hopes to become the youngest person to sail around the world by herself.
Parents need to know that maidentrip is a 20 documentary about a dutch teenager named laura dekker who became the youngest person to sail around the world alone. Very interesting book recounting 14 year old sailor laura dekker s trip around the world. Laura is doing her best, but the school knew before she set off that there would be times when she might not be able to meet the deadlines. Youngest sailor to go solo around the world to share story. The amazing autobiographical account of the youngest ever solo circumnavigation of the earth. Jun 16, 2017 im listening, laura dekker said, taking a sip of red wine while signing and inscribing another book. Very interesting book recounting 14 year old sailor laura dekkers trip around the world. Dec 20, 2009 missing dutch sailor laura dekker, 14, found on caribbean island this article is more than 10 years old utrecht teenager who wanted to be youngest to sail around world found in st martin. A dutch court stepped in, owing to the objections of the local authorities, and prevented dekker from departing while under shared. At 16 years old laura dekker became the youngest sailor to circumnavigate the globe singlehandedly. Laura dekker close to completion of solo roundtheworld.
In subsequent mails mr dekker got caught up in contradictions about the conditions for lauras speech on the one hand and lauras statements towards me on the other hand. On the surface, maidentrip is a documentary that recounts the incredible feat achieved by laura dekker, the dutch schoolgirl who became the youngest person to sail solo around the world in january 2012 at age 16. Click here to order an autographed copy of the stash plan. Shes the author of the book one girl one trip and subject of the documentary maiden trip. Jan 26, 2014 in subsequent mails mr dekker got caught up in contradictions about the conditions for lauras speech on the one hand and lauras statements towards me on the other hand. Book signing laura schroff at book revue wed dec 09. Your performance at lake champlain community sailing center caused me to renew and to amplify my geographic knowledges. Laura dekker is the youngest ever sailor to circumnavigate the world solo, achieving her dream in 2012 aged only 16, having defied authorities. May 01, 20 the amazing autobiographical account of the youngest ever solo circumnavigation of the earth. She completed her solo circumnavigation in 518 days at the age of 16. Laura dekker dutch celebrity born on september 20, 1995, laura dekker is a dutch sailor. Clements center for southwest studies will host that day. Laura dekker is the youngest person ever to solo circumnavigate the globe and this is her boat. In realising her longheld dream, she had not only braved the wild oceans and long weeks of solitude at sea, but also the doubts and sometimes hostile resistance of officials.
Zeilmeisje laura dekker is an ad hoc support group for laura dekkers maiden solo sailing circumnavigation. Discover book depositorys huge selection of laura dekker books online. As a person born on this date, laura dekker is listed in our database as the 53rd most popular celebrity for the day september 20 and the 222nd most popular for the year 1995. Save dr isaiah otis reid class 2020 commencement ceremony and book signing to your collection. Laura lippman is the new york times bestselling author of acclaimed standalones and the awardwinning tess monaghan series. I am 16 years old and this blog will contain the story of my attempt to become the worlds youngest solo circumnavigator. But this is no fighttothefinish quest to break a sports record or perilous struggle for survival against the elements. The only official facebook is the one mentioned here. I dont know if laura dekker has written the entire book herself or she has been helped by the publisher, but i loved the book.
Nov 24, 20 at 16 years old laura dekker became the youngest sailor to circumnavigate the globe singlehandedly. One girl one dream by laura dekker 9781775540991 booktopia. Dekker tells the story of her epic adventure in a book released this month, one girl one dream. Guinness book of records has scrapped all records for youngest sailors to discourage dangerous atempts. Life is a journey, not a destination, she wrote on the frontispiece. Laura is the youngest sailor ever who sailed solo around the globe. View laura dekkers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Live at times square laura cooks on the chew facebook. Il percorso della circumnavigazione del globo in solitaria effettuata da laura dekker tra il 2010 e il 2012. Laura dekker one girl one dream, the incredible story of the youngest ever solo circumnavigation of the world.
Zeilmeisje laura dekker is an ad hoc support group fanpage for laura dekker s maiden solo sailing circumnavigation. During interviews, laura uses occasional profanity, including fk and st. Laura dekker is the youngest ever sailor to circumnavigate the world solo, achieving her dream in 2012 aged only 16, having defied authorities in her native holland as well as the elements on her 15monthlong odyssey. Her father, dick dekker, is sailing south with his daughter in her 38foot yacht, named guppy, as far as portugal.
Dr isaiah otis reid, august 16, 2020 commencement ceremony book signing. Jan 23, 2012 laura dekker, the youngest sailor to circumnavigate the globe singlehandedly, arrived at the caribbean island of st maarten on saturday to a rapturous welcome and a relieved family. Zeilmeisje laura dekker is an ad hoc support group for laura dekker s maiden solo sailing circumnavigation. Dear laura, glad to read, you will become a godmother of an expedition ship enabling people, who are not as adventurous as some of us, e. In 2009, she announced her plan to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe singlehanded. Laura dekker will be at the community sailing center. Instead, it is a highseas chanty of a comingofage tale. Laura dekker close to completion of solo roundtheworld sail. Laura dekker was born in whangarei, new zealand in september 1995.
Enjoy lauras live book signing event for the stash plan. In 2012 laura became the youngest person to sail solo around the world, starting her journey at just 14 years old. Laura dekker was born on september 20, 1995 in new zealand. A dutch court stepped in, due to the objections of the local authorities, and prevented dekker from departing while under shared custody of both her parents. Youngest sailor to go solo around the world to share story in. Zeilmeisje laura dekker is an ad hoc support group fanpage for laura dekkers. Gives a somewhat surprising account of her familys legal battles with the dutch school authorities, escalating to the prime minister, and a year in the courts, where she finally prevailed. Author of book called one girl one dream now published in 4 languages including dutch, english, german and polish. During her 518day voyage laura took on sixmetrehigh waves, extreme weather, dangerous reefs. Sep 25, 2019 the youngest sailor to go solo around the world is sharing her story in burlington wednesday night. Dieter loibner interviewed laura dekker and learned about parents, her new documentary, and what she now thinks of as her biggest challenge after sailing around the world. Laura dekker is a famous dutch sailor, who was born on september 20, 1995. Laura will be signing her books and taking questions.
How to conquer the world when everyone tells you no duration. Eventually, lauras blog of october 24, 20 turned out to be a big disappointment. Join facebook to connect with laura dekker and others you may know. A dutch court stepped in, owing to the objections of the local authorities, and prevented dekker from departing while under shared custody of both her. Aside from this brief language, this wonderful documentary shows what happens when someone lives in. In the wake of a yearlong battle with dutch authorities that sparked a global storm of media scrutiny, laura now finds herself far from land, family and unwanted attention, exploring the world in search of freedom, adventure, and. Laura dekkers jeanneau ginn fizz boat tour tuesday. Share dr isaiah otis reid class 2020 commencement ceremony and book signing with your friends. Order a personally signed copy of the amazing story of laura dekkers round the world circumnavigation at just 14years old. Her presentation at a sailing club in hamburg was packed after. Of german and dutch parentage, she now lives in new zealand. A dutch court stepped in, owing to the objections of the local authorities, and prevented dekker from departing while under shared custody of both her parents. Laura dekker sails around world in documentary time.
Laura dekker born 20 september 1995 is a dutch sailor. Guinness book of records has scrapped all records for youngest sailors to. The celebrity is married to daniel taelman, her starsign is virgo and she is now 24 years of age. But laura dekker has achieved just that at the age of 16. The youngest person to solo sail around the world laura. Community sailing center an evening with laura dekker. Community members of all ages are encouraged to attend as the dutch sailor dives deeper into her journey to become the youngest person to solo circumnavigate the globe. It has been my dream since i was years old and began singlehanding, to one day sail solo around the world. To sail around the globe alone is as tough a sporting challenge as you can get. She explains how did she live during more than one year sailing and stopping in docks around the world, so amazing, i recommend everyone to read it, she is a source of inspiration for me. In 2009, she announced her plan to circumnavigate the globe as the youngest person on record.
The dutch court stepped in, due to the objections of her mother and the local authorities, and prevented laura from departing while under shared custody of both her parents. For her eighth birthday in 2003, she received the book maiden voyage, tania aebis. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover lauras connections and jobs at similar companies. A journey to fame that passed through hell soundings online. Her presentation at a sailing club in hamburg was packed after the release of the german edition of her book. Dutch sailor who became the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe singlehandedly. Aged just 14, new zealandborn laura dekker defied the authorities and braved the open oceans to realise her dream of becoming the youngest ever sailor to circumnavigate the earth. The solo around the world sail journey by laura dekker 20102012. Laura dekker, the youngest sailor to circumnavigate the globe singlehandedly, arrived at the caribbean island of st maarten on saturday to a rapturous welcome and a relieved family.
It is totally free and independent from any ties with any organisations. People born on september 20 fall under the zodiac sign of virgo, the virgin. Laura dekker celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous quotes. A dutch court stepped in, due to the objections of the local authorities, and prevented dekker from departing while under shared custody of both her. Jan 16, 2014 you may remember this news story from about five years ago. Laura takes questions from readers, talks about the book and how she decided the world needed to know and even talks with some fans. On 2091995 laura dekker was born in whangarei, new zealand. Im listening, laura dekker said, taking a sip of red wine while signing and inscribing another book. Its been 4 months since guppy was wrecked on an atoll in. Missing dutch sailor laura dekker, 14, found on caribbean. Laura wilson shares powerful book showcasing 35year. Now on the final leg of her journey, laura dekker is scheduled to finish on the caribbean island of st. The zeilmeisje laura dekker facebook or any other facebook with my name is not me or in anyway controlled by me.
Interview with laura dekker arriving in new zealand youtube. Zeilmeisje laura dekker is an ad hoc support group fanpage for laura dekkers maiden solo sailing circumnavigation. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. In the wake of a yearlong battle with dutch authorities that sparked a global storm of media scrutiny, laura now finds herself far from land, family and unwanted attention, exploring the world in search of freedom, adventure. Personally signed copy of one girl one dream english laura.
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