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- Born: ca. 1996 http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/world/...
- Birthplace: New Zealand http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/world/...
- Born while her parents were sailing http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/world/...
- Spent her first four years sailing http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/world/...
- Began sailing solo at the age of six http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/world/...
- Parents divorced http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/world/...
- Resides with her father Dick Dekker http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/world/...
- Aspires to sail around the world alone http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/world/...
- Been planning the round-the-world trip for three years http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/world/...
- Set to being her voyage on September 1, 2009 http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/world/...
- Trip blocked by a Dutch court http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/world/...
- Court claims the trip would be too much physically and emotionally for the teen http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/world/...
- Court also questions how she would complete school work at sea http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/world/...
- Father could lose custody if he allows her to set sail http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/world/...
- Previously detained for sailing alone http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/world/...
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Laura Dekker is a Dutch teen who aspires to sail around the world alone in the 26-foot boat.http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/world/europe/29dutch.html?_r=1
The voyage however was blocked by a Dutch court on August 28, 2009, over concerns on how the trip would affect her emotionally and psychologically. The court threatened to remove her from her father's custody if he allows her to begin the voyage, which was scheduled for September 1, 2009.http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/world/europe/29dutch.html?_r=1
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Mahalo Answers for Laura Dekker
Does the court have the right to stop Laura Dekker from sailing the world alone? 6 AnswersI think we need to consider the meanings of the word "right" and the word "court". Rights exist in law, and courts operate within and apply laws. So clearly the... read more
Discussion: Dutch 13 year old girl wants to sail around the world. Should she be allowed? 6 AnswersI doubt they'd send her out without a way to contact someone if something went wrong... I really don't see why it has to be such a big issue to let a girl with ... read more
Looking for the Circle Logo Necklace for a gift. Anyone know where I can find it? 2 AnswersHere you go, directly from the Ted Dekker Store. read more
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Volgt voor 't eerste sinds tijden weer eens een blog: Laura Dekker 0.1. Toch een stoer meisje! http://www.jessicawatson.com.au/
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Sintintocht: "Sint weggevoerd op zo'n klein bootje met zo'n onervaren jonge piet op zee. Dat kan toch niet?!" Sneer naar Laura Dekker? ;)
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