Dutch girl, 16, becomes youngest sailor to circumnavigate globe single-handed
Teenage sailor Laura Dekker completes global circumnavigation
August 2010
Laura Dekker to set sail on round-the-world record quest
Dutch girl sets sail in round-the-world record bid
July 2010
Dutch 14-year-old's plan to sail round world backed by court
Laura Dekker's case had ignited debate over the risks involved as ever-younger sailors chase world records
June 2010
Legal ruling delays 14-year-old's attempt to sail solo round the world
Dutch court extends supervision order for Laura Dekker, who is a ward of the state, amid concerns for her safety
December 2009
Thwarted teenage mariner to face Dutch police
Missing Dutch sailor Laura Dekker, 14, found on Caribbean island
October 2009
Dutch court blocks 14-year-old's solo sailing record attempt
Dutch girl, 14, delays attempt on solo sailing record
September 2009
Shortcuts
Why is the sea so crowded these days?
First there was 17-year-old Mike Perham who sailed round the world; then Laura Dekker, who wants to. And now Hilary Lister, the disabled yachtswoman. What's the attraction?
August 2009
When should a child be let out on her own?
The Observer panel
A Dutch court has put Laura Dekker, 13, who wants to sail around the world under a supervision order
Girl, 13, put into care for wanting to sail solo around the world
Dutch court orders psychological checks for Laura Dekker, with social workers warning she is too young to cope
Court halts Dutch teenager's sailing dream
A court in the Netherlands awards child care bureau joint custody of 13-year-old Laura Dekker after fears for her safety were raised over her plan to sail solo around the world
