13 Years Old Girl Wanted to Sail Alone Around the World

The desire of young girls from the Netherlands, Laura Dekker is 13 years old, to sail around the world seemed to be postponed because the judge had not allowed her to sail alone. However, the judge in Utrecht has not definitively knocked the hammer and the case will be continued next two months. So far, the court asked her to provide more information about the cruise plan that would do alone.

Laura temporarily stationed at the Institute of Child Control. However, he still must live with his father. Dated October 26, 2009, both parties must come to court. Judge hoped, at that time he already had sufficient information to make considerations. The court argued that while these developments and Luara security is in danger when he determined to sail. However, the investigation against her, should be revealed, whether the assumption is correct.

The court case was filed by the National Commission for Child Protection. According to them, Laura Dekker plans to circumnavigate the world alone was not responsible. Two years of sailing alone is not good for the mental development of the girl concerned. In addition, the danger is too great, and according to Dutch law, compulsory school age. Clearly, when the trial took place on Friday morning, Laura was not present in the courtroom. He wants to avoid press attention. Therefore, he was sailing.