Laura Dekker date of birth:
September 20, 1995
How old is Laura Dekker?
30
Where was Laura Dekker born?
Whangarei, New Zealand
What color are Laura Dekker's eyes?
Green
What color is Laura Dekker's hair?
Dyed Blonde
What is Laura Dekker's ethnicity?
White
What is Laura Dekker nationality?
German
What is Laura Dekker's occupation?
Sailor
Short Biography
Laura Dekker (born 20 September 1995) is a Dutch sailor. In 2009, she announced her plan to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe single-handed. A Dutch court stepped in, due to the objections of the local authorities, and prevented Dekker from departing while under shared custody of both her parents. In July 2010, a Dutch family court ended this custody arrangement, and the record breaking attempt finally began on 21 August 2010. Dekker successfully completed the solo circumnavigation in an 11.5-metre (38 ft) two-masted ketch, arriving in Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten, on 21 January 2012.