Part 1/8:Canary Isl.-St.Maarten.Laura Dekker, youngest to sail around the world singlehandedly -EP15

Sailing footage of the Solo around the world voyage made by Laura Dekker age 14-16. The excerpts of film shown here are made between the Canary Islands and St.Martin.

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[johnswimcat]

I wonder how many people can appreciate just how amazing this person is

[Nerd]

Thanks for what you did back in those days. It was so hard to explain your motivation to the colleagues and friends who were so mentally landlocked. It helped me to focus on what I wanted in life. Now I am a live aboard and self employed so I can work in winter and sail in summer. Thanks for opening eyes. not only of kids and youth, but also of this 51 year old :-)

[NimzoNadiria]

You're wonderful
Laura Dekker, you have all my admiration.

[jasonwulf]

Just getting around to seeing this! Thank you for sharing. Amazing to watch someone single hand a boat like this and on a trip like this. Then you realize the reality that the captain is a 15-16 year old. GREAT job!!!

[giampaololazzari]

laura you are the queen of the great!!!

[RorysLilWorld]

The level of respect I have for this woman. I can barely stand in the shore with out falling and almost dying but she was on the edge of death and still lived. Hero 🫶🫶🫶

[curiouslady]

Truly inspiring! Hope I can do this in the future as I plan to be the first Filipino world circumnavigation by a sailboat non-stop, unaided. Hope you can help me...

[ilyadmitriev]

"Super great!" 👍☺️Thank you for nice true video! 🙏

[thesmalfvoyager]

I wish I had just a fraction of her bravery and dedication! Most wonderful and inspiring journey I ever head goes to ya! You are amazing go chase your dreams!

[Sean-bpxb]

Amazing yoyage. Amazing young lady. Watching from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 😊🎉❤

[henrichristian]

Geweldig om je weer te zien. Ik weet nog halve regering en beterweters over je heen, te jong te dit te dat....Ik heb altijd voor je opgenomen zoals vele andere , mensen die vonden, als het NU kan DOEN i.p.v. wachten tot je pensioen...als je er dan nog bent of het nog kan.
Geweldig karakter. Ik zal het nooit vergeten...lekker dikke vinger naar al die beterweters en zij vol een fijn leven verder..

[markpearce]

Super hero…we love you Laura
Inspirational, incredible your a incredible sailor and and a wonderful person .

Sv Connoisseur dx 443
Fremantle west Australia 🇦🇺

[ondkes]

It is proud that a girl of your age makes such a trip.Obviously you know very well what you have to do. Congratulations to those who raised you.It is necessary to congratulate your family who supported you.Great captain god bless you.

[AjSoApa]

Thank you Laura i can feel the ocean from this video, love it! Stay safe and keep posting

[sunnybrakes]

So calm riding huge swell, in strong winds. Alone! Wow! I have 2 young daughters and I hope to I instill them with as much confidence as you have. Impressive.

[OCKalil]

It really takes a special person to accomplish what you have done - congratulations!

[korbiniankroha]

Hi Laura! Congratulations to your round the world sailing tour! I had to write a discussion at school about, whether you should or should not go and make real your dreams. I am really fascinated about what you have done! The best wishes for the future, from your friends and family the Germans!!!

[doriemckay]

I could smell the salty sea air watching this doc. I've been out in the Pacific but never quite like this. I'm back to watch here having seen this in full on my provided channel. love this! love her story along with her love of sailing. Its so freeing out on the ocean. being inside a building on land feels claustrophobic after sailing, right?

[fransdriesen]

Prachtig....So telling, the unity of Laura with her "Guppy" and the ocean.."Guppy" keeps on sailing in my memories as well..Uitstekende video reportage...

This amazing person has not got the accolades or support she deserves.