Laura Dekker's Circumnavigation

[bengtinge]

Laura took part in a talk show in TV in the Netherlands.
Link:

Laura Dekker in Pauw & Witteman (05-03-2012) - YouTube

20 minutes was devoted to her. Unfortunately I can't understand the language, but maybe someone can summarise. According to her guestbook she made a good impression. She seemed a little shy in the beginning but much more talkative and relaxed towards the end.

[LauderBoy]

Translation is here: Zeilmeisje Laura Dekker Archives: Pauw & Witteman

[dandrews]

Wow, what an impressive young woman. I would certainly tip my hat to her.

Don

[Astrid]

I am totally impressed with Laura.

[deckofficer]

She has the tenacity to fight her government for a year, the circumnavigation was for her, probably the easy part. It appears after the boat show she will transit the canal again since she sailed Guppy to Bonaire. She missed NZ last time around, big question....

Will she settle in NZ ?
or
Complete a 2nd circumnavigation and return to Holland?

I don't think she has decided yet, might just depend on what she gets involved with in NZ. I know her taxes would be lower in NZ for the proceeds of her 2nd book.

[Sailor g]

Originally Posted by deckofficer

She has the tenacity to fight her government for a year, the circumnavigation was for her, probably the easy part..

Guess Holland has learned you can't say no to a girl! We Always get our way... but we are worth it!!! 

[deckofficer]

Originally Posted by Sailor g

Guess Holland has learned you can't say no to a girl! We Always get our way... but we are worth it!!! 

No sheet!!! Holland probably spent a lot of coin trying to stop her, and now stands to lose probably $300K in taxes. Don't mess with a Dutch girl, if your not Dutch, your not much.

[bengtinge]

She is apparently little less media shy now, since she appeared in one more talk show: de laatste show, the late show. Dutch language. Maybe she, as most sports people, can't avoid liking being celebrated after the win. Because she has won, the youth care has apologised and media celebrates her in the Netherlands.

Eén - De laatste show - Het zeilmeisje | Eén

[deckofficer]

Now, one more title, The world's most fearless women....

[hoppy]

Originally Posted by bengtinge

She is apparently little less media shy now, since she appeared in one more talk show: de laatste show, the late show. Dutch language. Maybe she, as most sports people, can't avoid liking being celebrated after the win. Because she has won, the youth care has apologised and media celebrates her in the Netherlands.

Eén - De laatste show - Het zeilmeisje | Eén

I hope the person from the TV production company who created the graphics never acts as a navigator. Since when was Darwin at the tip of the cape York peninsular ? LOL

[MacG]

I can translate easily. Just came from the boat and have to answer some 100 mails.

Will look later on. Boat is gradually coming into shape. No more Miss Scrapheap.
Paint job planned end of the month.

Topsides will be black metallic anthracite and deck/superstructure will be pearl glimme (as Alfa Romeo)r off white. Consider teak decking. Very useful in all climates.

[bengtinge]

She will attend a German TV talk show on Wednesday March 14, called Gottschalk Live, on ARD, the number one German channel. I who know some German will try to translate it if I manage.

[deckofficer]

This is the translation from the Dutch show. You can trust it because it wasn't me that translated.......

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[MacG]

Ok, no point translating. I have no time to check because I am preparing to go to the Islands, will be off for some time to come.

Will cut off all discussions - till next winter.......

[deckofficer]

Originally Posted by MacG

Ok, no point translating. I have no time to check because I am preparing to go to the Islands, will be off for some time to come.

Will cut off all discussions - till next winter.......

MacG, no Internet for a year? Damn, we'll miss you.