Laura Dekker
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About
Dutch sailor who became the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe single-handedly. She completed her solo circumnavigation in 518 days at the age of 16. she published the book, One Girl One Dream in 2014.
Before Fame
She set out to complete her circumnavigation adventure in August 21, 2010.
Trivia
She has had several boats, all of which she named Guppy.
Family Life
She was born to parents Dick and Babs. She has a younger sister named Kim. She spent the first five years of her life at sea, sailing often with her father.
Associated With
She and David Dicks both set out on youth solo sailing circumnavigations.
