Solo teen sailor goes home to raise money

6:17 AM Sat 26 Feb 2011 GMT

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Laura Dekker, 15-year-old Dutch solo sailor embarked on a round world adventure, is returning home. No, she hasn't give up her journey, she's doing what many cruising sailors do during their voyages, return home for one reason or another. Many go to see their children and grandchildren. Some go home to work for a while to pay for their next leg. For Laura, also, it is a question of money. After a long fight with Dutch authorities, Laura was given permission to leave on her proposed round-world voyage, and has so far made ...

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by Nancy Knudsen

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