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Laura Dekker Becomes Youngest Person to Sail Solo Around the World at Age 16!

Jan 23, 2012

Wow, talk about having your challenges… Ever since Laura Dekker spent almost a year defending her desire to sail around the world at age 14, she had to overcome a multitude of obstacles put in her path to dissuade her. Yet, above all else she persevered with her dream, and at age 15 Laura set sail to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world. There has been lots of press, positive and negative about her being permitted to experience this adventure. To me she represents spirit of a winner. Be sure and watch the video.

A large part of St Maarten and the sailing community were on hand to deliver a heartfelt welcome to Laura as she returned through a special opening of the Simpson Bay Bridge, accompanied by Coast Guard escorts. Arriving one year and one day after the date she departed on her voyage, she ended her journey at the exact same place she started, the St Maarten Yacht Club. Simpson Bay is where “Manana Maybe” was residing when I purchased her.

Laura and Guppy

Laura and Guppy

Congratulations to Laura on completing a major accomplishment… something that many dream of, but few ever achieve. I’m sure she will become an inspiration to many that have followed her story.  Here is a short video of her welcoming procession as they arrived on Saturday afternoon through the Simpson Bay Bridge.  Please enjoy, and feel free to pass along or share this with anyone else you feel would be interested – sailors or otherwise!


Solo Sailor Laura Dekker Returns to St Martin, SXM, completing her circumnavigation!

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British Virgin Island – The Sailing Capital of the World

Oct 29 2010
The British Virgin Islands are the undisputed sailing capital of the world.  Consistent warm weather, constant trade winds, and over 60+ islands and cays  for anchorage within an 80 nautical kilometer radius make this the ideal sailing venue for the novice as well as the experienced sailor.  A sailing charter where you are always in site of a safe harbor.

Sailing charters begin the adventure in Tortola, the largest island in the British Virgin Islands and home to the capital, Road Town.  This destination is reached by a scenic ferry ride from St. Thomas or a bird’s eye view from the sky via Puerto Rico to the airport on Beef Island.

The British Virgin Islands are completely safe from any pirates other than those found in local bars and offering rowdy entertainment.

However, when sailing in the Drake Channel it is easy to envision the days of old when Christopher Columbus and his hardy crew sailed down the channel or the in infamous Blackbeard pillaged and plunderer the local inhabitants.

Once you board your floating hotel you will decide your destination.  Will you sail south to visit the islands of Norman and Peter?  Sail east

to the  magnificent  beauty of Virgin Gorda and the renowned Baths? Sail west to the quaint, laid back island of Josh Van Dyke with the famous Soggy Dollar Bar? Or sail north to the Drowned Island of Anegada for deserted beaches and a lobster feast?

An experienced captain will guide you to the safest anchorages and help you avoid the perils of running aground.  A good captain may take the helm after you have had a great night out dancing with the island Mucko Jumbies and enjoying the local beverages known as ‘painkillers’ or he may sit back and watch as you adjust those sails and put the rail in the water.  The comfort of knowing that you have someone to assist  if a tropical storms comes or to just guide you to that special snorkeling spot makes for a stress free vacation.

For your experienced captain and stress free vacation,  go to SailWithTerry and see  the numerous testimonials from happy guests enjoying the sailing capital of the world,  the British Virgin Islands

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