Laura Dekker

Bobbing and flapping… 2 knots, 2,5 knots and back to 2 knots speed… There is still no wind but the sky has turned a bit cloudier […]

Wind is getting a little better. Last night I had to run the engine for a few hours but during the day we ran under sail […]

Still only little or no wind… Today I ran a lot to wrestle with the sails, put the pole on the Genoa rolling it in and […]

There is very little wind. I am trying to sail a bit further with every puff there is but the speed does not get over 3,5 […]

At opening time this morning I was already standing in front of the Customs Office door and after running from one place to another I was […]

On our last leg Guppy became slower due to marine growth on her hull below the waterline so I dived into the water to give Gup’s […]

During my time here in Vanuatu I have met many local people including a nice family who has been living here for many years. They asked […]

The wind was whistling in the rigging when I awoke and it was cold – just 22° C [71,6° F]. Here at anchorage the yachts are […]