Laura Dekker Professions : Sailor Born : September 20, 1995 Browse All Authors Top 20 quotes by Laura Dekker As soon as I get on my boat, something inside me changes. Then I really feel what living is. Laura Dekker boat feels I follow my own head. And if Im determined to do something, then Ill make sure that I make it happen. Laura Dekker determined ill happens Since I was 10 years old, I knew I wanted to sail around the world. Laura Dekker sail world years 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 locks care memories At sea, I feel comfortable and I come to rest. Laura Dekker comfortable sea feels I was four when I first stood at the helm on my own. Laura Dekker helm four firsts It was really weird dealing with the media. I had no idea how to handle it. Laura Dekker really-weird media ideas I really like boats. If you want to go somewhere, you just take your house with you. Laura Dekker boat house want When I'm not surfing or sailing, I am to be found at the harbour working on my boat. Laura Dekker working i-am boat found I love my parents. But they have their life, and I have mine. Laura Dekker mine parents love life I'm still not used to the idea of being the youngest circumnavigator. Laura Dekker youngest still being used 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 parents me fun world I grew up sailing in the North Sea. Laura Dekker north up sailing sea A house is kind of scary. Laura Dekker scary kind house I do not often get lonely, and I never get bored. Laura Dekker get never bored lonely I want simply to learn about the world and live freely. Laura Dekker learn live want world 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 behind i-am say standing As a 13-year-old girl, it was never my intention to be the center of world news. Laura Dekker never news girl world 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 me nice home children All the media are horrible. Laura Dekker horrible media Similar Authors Buddy Melges sailor Alain Gerbault sailor Bernard Moitessier sailor Abby Sunderland sailor Harry Herbert Miller sailor Carl Brashear sailor All Authors
