tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21096663.post4001492066537542731..comments2024-01-29T04:25:53.194-06:00Comments on The Adventure Blog: Court Delays Laura Dekker's Sailing AspirationsAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942139766832303244noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21096663.post-11571946591308397052010-01-02T08:48:43.624-06:002010-01-02T08:48:43.624-06:00At sea her safety will be dependent mainly on the ...At sea her safety will be dependent mainly on the weather and her boat. In port, I doubt the media will leave her alone for a minute. I think her chances are good.aramkrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10110646257142030741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21096663.post-35332270330992989002010-01-02T08:46:33.524-06:002010-01-02T08:46:33.524-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.aramkrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10110646257142030741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21096663.post-73248161788353648942009-09-02T08:07:19.087-05:002009-09-02T08:07:19.087-05:00I've thought that same thing, and who knows wh...I've thought that same thing, and who knows what port she'd need to pull into if she needs repairs. The whole affair seems like unnecessary risk all for the right to say she is the "youngest to circumnavigate".kungfujedihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00724706652959523509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21096663.post-8713584198168200442009-09-01T23:33:02.985-05:002009-09-01T23:33:02.985-05:00Has anyone considered what happens when she pulls ...Has anyone considered what happens when she pulls into port to resupply? (Or is this non stop?). How will this child remain safe in a strange port where no one knows her? To me this seems as dangerous as the actual sailing.<br /><br />It's sad that parents are too stupid these days to know that part of being a parent means knowing when to say no.Jbushkeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21096663.post-22279088661211792472009-08-29T09:17:16.159-05:002009-08-29T09:17:16.159-05:00Its impressive for her to have that kind of drive ...Its impressive for her to have that kind of drive and determination at such a young age but what is she trying to prove right now. Grow up first and then set sail.<br />http://pinacoladakisses.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21096663.post-19925241845610588822009-08-29T07:20:22.919-05:002009-08-29T07:20:22.919-05:00Steve, I'll use another driving analogy. While...Steve, I'll use another driving analogy. While many 13-year olds have the skills to drive a car, I still wouldn't want to turn them loose on a cross country drive by themselves.kungfujedihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00724706652959523509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21096663.post-18649337416210101732009-08-29T02:02:09.769-05:002009-08-29T02:02:09.769-05:00If Laura Dekker has the sailing skills, which she ...If Laura Dekker has the sailing skills, which she clearly has, then she should be allowed to undertake this voyage. Life is for living and I admire this young woman who wants to do something with her life instead of hanging around on street corners like a lot of today's youth. There are dangers of course, but she could just as easily get knocked over by a lorry crossing the road. Best Wishes to you Laura I hope your dream comes true - make us all proud of you.Steve Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21096663.post-88527671358025604002009-08-28T16:19:49.971-05:002009-08-28T16:19:49.971-05:00Yup! Right there with you Carl, but at least on th...Yup! Right there with you Carl, but at least on those mountains, someone is with them if they get in trouble. Solo, at sea, miles from anyone to help? That is disaster waiting to happen.kungfujedihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00724706652959523509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21096663.post-64846494654233494482009-08-28T16:14:55.889-05:002009-08-28T16:14:55.889-05:00I completely agree with the courts in this situati...I completely agree with the courts in this situation.<br /><br />A 13 year old has no business undertaking a solo expedition of this magnitude.<br /><br />I also don't agree with young kids undertaking the Seven Summits. Kili is one thing, Everest is no place for a kid.Carl Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14019867674051629307noreply@blogger.com