Teenage dreams on the Indian Ocean
At the age of 13 Laura Dekker fought for her right to sail solo around the world
Lives Less Ordinary · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
At the age of 13 Laura Dekker fought for her right to sail solo around the world.
Laura comes from a family of sailing enthusiasts, and her father taught her the ropes early. By 11 years old she was sailing unaided for weeks at a time, and at 13 she felt ready to tackle her biggest challenge yet. Her parents supported her decision, but the Dutch authorities had concerns; was it responsible to allow a child to circumnavigate the world alone?
Presenter: India Rakusen Producer: May Cameron