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Laura Dekker [1995-0] Dutch

Rank: 103
Celebrity, Sailor

Laura Dekker is a Dutch sailor. In 2009, she announced her plan to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe single-handed.

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I grew up sailing in the North Sea.		101
As soon as I get on my boat, something inside me changes. Then I really feel what living is.		102
I follow my own head. And if I'm determined to do something, then I'll make sure that I make it happen.		103
Since I was 10 years old, I knew I wanted to sail around the world.		104
Over a period of 11 months, I was constantly afraid that Youth Care would lock me up. It was all a frightening and traumatic experience. So often, these terrible memories come to me. I can't ignore them.		105
When I'm not surfing or sailing, I am to be found at the harbour working on my boat.		106
I want simply to learn about the world and live freely.		107
At sea, I feel comfortable and I come to rest.		108
It was really weird dealing with the media. I had no idea how to handle it.		109
A house is kind of scary.		110
I really like boats. If you want to go somewhere, you just take your house with you.		111
I do not often get lonely, and I never get bored.		112
I love my parents. But they have their life, and I have mine.		113
I am not going to say much about the film 'Maidentrip,' but I won't be representing it, as I am not fully standing behind it.		114
I was four when I first stood at the helm on my own.		115
I'm still not used to the idea of being the youngest circumnavigator.		116
As a 13-year-old girl, it was never my intention to be the center of world news.		117
My parents have sailed around the world; they know what can happen and that it's not always fun, but because I want to do it so much, they agreed and supported me.		118
In England, I met a couple who run a children's home. They were very kind and showed me many nice spots in England.		119
All the media are horrible.		120

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