Top 22 Quotes & Sayings by Laura Dekker

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Dutch celebrity Laura Dekker.

Last updated on December 19, 2024.

Laura Dekker is a New Zealand-born Dutch sailor. In 2009, she announced her plan to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe single-handed. A Dutch court stepped in, owing to the objections of the local authorities, and prevented Laura from departing while under shared custody of both her parents. In July 2010, a Dutch family court ended this custody arrangement, and the record-breaking attempt finally began on 21 August 2010. Dekker successfully completed the solo circumnavigation in a 12.4-metre (40 ft) two-masted ketch named Guppy, arriving in Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten, 518 days later at the age of 16.

Dutch - Celebrity | Born: September 20, 1995

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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.

Laura Dekker

I want simply to learn about the world and live freely.

Laura Dekker

As soon as I get on my boat, something inside me changes. Then I really feel what living is.

Laura Dekker

I grew up sailing in the North Sea.

Laura Dekker

A house is kind of scary.

Laura Dekker

I really like boats. If you want to go somewhere, you just take your house with you.

Laura Dekker

All the media are horrible.

Laura Dekker

In England, I met a couple who run a children's home. They were very kind and showed me many nice spots in England.

Laura Dekker

At sea, I feel comfortable and I come to rest.

Laura Dekker

As a 13-year-old girl, it was never my intention to be the center of world news.

Laura Dekker

I'm still not used to the idea of being the youngest circumnavigator.

Laura Dekker

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.

Laura Dekker

Since I was 10 years old, I knew I wanted to sail around the world.

Laura Dekker

I was four when I first stood at the helm on my own.

Laura Dekker

I follow my own head. And if I'm determined to do something, then I'll make sure that I make it happen.

Laura Dekker

It was really weird dealing with the media. I had no idea how to handle it.

Laura Dekker

I do not often get lonely, and I never get bored.

Laura Dekker

When I'm not surfing or sailing, I am to be found at the harbour working on my boat.

Laura Dekker

I love my parents. But they have their life, and I have mine.

Laura Dekker

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.

Laura Dekker

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.

Laura Dekker

I follow my own head. And if Im determined to do something, then Ill make sure that I make it happen.

Laura Dekker

Top 22 Quotes & Sayings by Laura Dekker

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