Laura Dekker Quotes

• As soon as I get on my boat, something inside me changes. Then I really feel what living is.

  Laura Dekker

  Boat, Feels

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• 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

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• Since I was 10 years old, I knew I wanted to sail around the world.

  Laura Dekker

  Years, World, Sail

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• At sea, I feel comfortable and I come to rest.

  Laura Dekker

  Sea, Feels, Comfortable

  "Laura Dekker: a heroine for our times" by Emine Saner, www.theguardian.com. January 23, 2012.

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• 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

  Memories, Locks, Care

  "Laura Dekker: a heroine for our times" by Emine Saner, www.theguardian.com. January 23, 2012.

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• I was four when I first stood at the helm on my own.

  Laura Dekker

  Firsts, Four, Helm

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• It was really weird dealing with the media. I had no idea how to handle it.

  Laura Dekker

  Media, Ideas, Really Weird

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• I really like boats. If you want to go somewhere, you just take your house with you.

  Laura Dekker

  House, Want, Boat

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