“I never knew if I was going to make it but I just wanted to know. I wanted to set out.” - Laura Dekker
Today’s guest did something that no other person her age has ever done before.
At age 14, Laura Dekker set out to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the planet singlehandedly. And at 16, she completed that journey by sailboat. And while it’s an understatement to call that world record amazing, what I love most about it is that she took her time to complete it — exposing herself to the world, meeting people and finding stories waiting for her, one port at at time. She’s the subject of the documentary film, Maidentrip, given a TEDx Talk in Auckland, and the author of a new book called One Girl, One Dream — an autobiographical account of her epic adventure. In this episode, we explore Laura’s journey and the person she’s become today.
A Quick Preview:
How Laura's early years spent sailing helped her to see life as a series of challenges.
What happens to time when you're alone at sea for weeks.
Why Laura took 2 years to complete the circumnavigation, which could be done in 7 months.
Explore Further:
LauraDekker.nl
Laura's book One Girl, One Dream
Maidentrip by Laura Dekker on Netflix, on DVD
Credits
Music credit: Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static
Photo credit: Somira Sao
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