Top 22 Quotes & Sayings by Laura Dekker

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Dutch celebrity Laura Dekker.
Last updated on September 30, 2024.
Laura Dekker

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.

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.
I want simply to learn about the world and live freely.
As soon as I get on my boat, something inside me changes. Then I really feel what living is. — © Laura Dekker
As soon as I get on my boat, something inside me changes. Then I really feel what living is.
I grew up sailing in the North Sea.
A house is kind of scary.
I really like boats. If you want to go somewhere, you just take your house with you.
All the media are horrible.
In England, I met a couple who run a children's home. They were very kind and showed me many nice spots in England.
At sea, I feel comfortable and I come to rest.
As a 13-year-old girl, it was never my intention to be the center of world news.
I'm still not used to the idea of being the youngest circumnavigator.
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.
Since I was 10 years old, I knew I wanted to sail around the world.
I was four when I first stood at the helm on my own.
I follow my own head. And if I'm determined to do something, then I'll make sure that I make it happen.
It was really weird dealing with the media. I had no idea how to handle it.
I do not often get lonely, and I never get bored.
When I'm not surfing or sailing, I am to be found at the harbour working on my boat.
I love my parents. But they have their life, and I have mine. — © Laura Dekker
I love my parents. But they have their life, and I have mine.
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.
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.
I follow my own head. And if Im determined to do something, then Ill make sure that I make it happen.
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