Laura Dekker Quotes
Born: September 20, 1995
Laura Dekker, a Dutch-born sailor and author, embodies the essence of mindfulness and peace through her extraordinary journey of self-discovery. At just 14, she became the youngest person to sail solo around the world, a feat that transcended adventure to become a profound meditation on solitude, resilience, and harmony with nature. Her philosophy centers on embracing the present moment, finding stillness amid life’s storms, and trusting one’s inner compass. Dekker’s quotes resonate deeply because they arise from authentic, lived experience—navigating vast oceans alone taught her that true peace is not the absence of challenge, but the calm within it. Her legacy inspires seekers to chart their own course toward inner tranquility.
Laura Dekker Quotes (20)
"As soon as I get on my boat, something inside me changes. Then I really feel what living is."
— Laura Dekker"I follow my own head. And if I'm determined to do something, then I'll make sure that I make it happen."
— Laura Dekker"When I'm not surfing or sailing, I am to be found at the harbour working on my boat."
— Laura Dekker"I do not often get lonely, and I never get bored."
— Laura Dekker"At sea, I feel comfortable and I come to rest."
— Laura Dekker"Since I was 10 years old, I knew I wanted to sail around the world."
— Laura Dekker"I am not going to say much about the film 'Maidentrip,' but I won't be representing it, as I am not fully standing behind it."
— Laura Dekker"I grew up sailing in the North Sea."
— Laura Dekker"It was really weird dealing with the media. I had no idea how to handle it."
— Laura Dekker"A house is kind of scary."
— Laura Dekker"I really like boats. If you want to go somewhere, you just take your house with you."
— Laura Dekker"I love my parents. But they have their life, and I have mine."
— Laura Dekker"I want simply to learn about the world and live freely."
— Laura Dekker"Over a period of 11 months, I was constantly afraid that Youth Care would lock me up. It was all a frightening and traumatic experience. So often, these terrible memories come to me. I can't ignore them."
— Laura Dekker"I was four when I first stood at the helm on my own."
— Laura Dekker"I'm still not used to the idea of being the youngest circumnavigator."
— Laura Dekker"As a 13-year-old girl, it was never my intention to be the center of world news."
— Laura Dekker"My parents have sailed around the world; they know what can happen and that it's not always fun, but because I want to do it so much, they agreed and supported me."
— Laura Dekker"In England, I met a couple who run a children's home. They were very kind and showed me many nice spots in England."
— Laura Dekker"All the media are horrible."
— Laura Dekker