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NEWS ABOUT: solo sail

solo sail stories: 2 news summaries

 Aussie Sailor, 
 16, Starts 
 World Trip 




Girl leaves on 8-month trip as Aussies debate safety

Oct 18, 09 6:45 AM CDT
(AP) - A 16-year-old Australian steered her bright pink yacht out of Sydney Harbor under gray skies and slightly choppy conditions today to start her bid to become the youngest person to sail solo and unassisted around the world. Jessica Watson's 23,600-mile journey through some of the world's most treacherous waters... More »

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(Newser) - Dutch authorities have gone to court to demand custody of a 13-year-old girl to block her planned solo sail around the world, reports the BBC. The girl's parents have already been denied permission for her to miss two years of school for the adventure. Laura Dekker, who has sailed since... More »

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