Laura Dekker

Sailing is definitely one of the most dangerous water sports out there but for 14-year old Laura Dekker, it is just a piece of cake. In face, she’s been planning to conduct a global solo sail stunt but this has been postponed until the school year ends and that the court must give the green signal for this dangerous attempt.

According to reports, Dekker is awaiting the court’s decision whether she can proceed with her attempt. The court, and even critics, deemed this attempt too risky for such a young girl. In fact, the Utrecht court has already issued a block on her attempt last August. A global debate sparked whether Dekker should proceed with the attempt and that her parents were being lambasted for supporting this adventure.

Dekker plans to sail around the globe with her 8-meter boat named “Guppy.”

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My name is Josh and I've been crazy about water since I was little as my dad was the most enthusiastic watersports fan I know. I started surfing when I was 6 and have since been doing kitesurfing, sailing and water skiing. I love other water sports as well and this blog is dedicated to that.