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Post by Fogg on Dec 9, 2022 6:55:51 GMT 12
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Post by fish on Dec 9, 2022 11:29:03 GMT 12
I was fascinated by her boat. Had a wing motor, so you could motor (slowly) in the calms of the Indian Ocean and actually get your fuel to last a reasonable distance. Also provided redundancy for electrical generation etc. The electrical side is probably less critical these days with solar and hydro generators etc. The other thing that fascinated me about her trip, she was basically back packing, going into different ports / countries. Meeting new people, different languages etc. Making friends, then carrying on her way. All at 14? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2022 11:45:18 GMT 12
Yes ,she has did well for a 14yr old 40ft??
But dont forget they Guy in The Dove 16yr but on 23ft
Both a lot clever/braver than me thats for sure
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Post by muzled on Dec 9, 2022 13:53:42 GMT 12
I'm amazed it was only ten years ago, thought it was much longer than that.
What an amazing lass, she's an absolute inspiration.
Solo acrosss the channel at 13, that looks like approx 300NM in a 23ft boat!
The world would be a better place if it had more Laura's.
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Post by Fogg on Dec 10, 2022 0:31:52 GMT 12
Her parents must have been quite special too. Both to create such a talented & confident young spirit and also to be brave enough to let her go.
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