Teenage dreams on the Indian Ocean
Lives Less Ordinary

Teenage dreams on the Indian Ocean

Jun 11, 2023
40:05
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At the age of 13 Laura Dekker fought for her right to sail solo around the world. Laura comes from a family of sailing enthusiasts, and her father taught her the ropes early. By 11 years old she was sailing unaided for weeks at a time, and at 13 she felt ready to tackle her biggest challenge yet. Her parents supported her decision, but the Dutch authorities had concerns; was it responsible to allow a child to circumnavigate the world alone? Presenter: India Rakusen Producer: May Cameron

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BBC World Service
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full
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