Dutch teen sets sail on solo world trip

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A 14-year-old Dutch sailor departed from Portugal Saturday on her quest to become the youngest person to sail around the world solo, according to her manager.

Child protection authorities have questioned the wisdom of allowing a child to take on the risk of sailing the world's oceans alone, but Laura says she has the navigating skills and endurance of an adult.

Laura had been scheduled to depart from the town of Portimao and media from around the world had gathered to record her but by noon local time no one had seen her or her red-hulled ship.

The young sailor's website has links titled "My Coordinates" and "Where is Laura." Neither was working and a porthole-shaped counter of the days of her voyage was at zero.
interesting...daring and dangerous for a 14 year old..
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