Laura Dekker’s Life AFTER Sailing Solo Around the World | Step 420

[@SailingUma]

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[@Robert-z9g]

Just be honest, seeking attention and fame is ambition what is the hunger for money and power for any cost. 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡You are not the first, and not the last.

[@thomasoehrling8670]

LOL I remember programming these Website many years ago in order of the Deutsche Bank campaign "positver Antrieb". Nice greetings from Germany.

[@emilioplentz]

Please, could you say witch engines are Laura using ? Thanks

[@thomasoehrling8670]

@@emilioplentz it is nearly 10Years ago. It is a WordPress. If you like to build a new website I think there is new stuff that is better. I not remember the plugins and base themes we used for this.

[@HarryP457]

Laura, what an amazing woman and now with an incredible family truly living the dream. Thank you Kika and Dan for providing this window into their lives.

[@cloudinthewind]

What a great interview! I love that you got to share Ms Dekker's continuing story. I remember watching the movie about her with my kids. Her early life is such an empowering and supporting story and how great is it that she's still bringing that to the new generations! Thank you Dan and Kikka! You're such great interviewers.

[@hisk7263]

Back when those lawsuits were going on it was all over the media here in the Netherlands and everyone had an opinion. Funny thing, every sailor I knew (including my dad who sailed around the world) thought she should go if she wanted to, most people who were really against it had never sailed.

[@jannepeltonen2036]

Yeah, some of that spilled over here in Finland, even. I think it was more or less the same here, too.

[@HoosierPete69.]

I remember watching it in the news here in the U.S. and them giving updates when she checked in at different points. It seemed like most Americans thought it was pretty neat that a young teenager was going to do it.

[@PSimonsen]

But still, it's a 14 year old girl alone, circumnavigating the world. And it's a big world, with a lot of crazy people. And she could encounter a lot of problems alone, 14 years old. But, who am i to judge, at 14 years of age, i still did my weekly paper round, complaining about cleaning my room, and fixing my own bike.

[@HugoZeilt]

@@PSimonsen in the interview she explains how her 6 year old knows how everything works on the boat, and when you see the images of him hoisting sails you believe that, picture that boy 8 years older, always on boats. Laura did exactly the same it appears, as she says in the video "born on a boat, grew up in a boat, never lived on land for more than months, helped build boats, fix up boats, loan boats, sail boats, talk boats" .... by 14 years of age she was way ahead of people twice her age. B. on dealing with crazy people here is a link with an interview where you see more about how she thinks, at 8, at 14 and after. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6PddapuaJWAf8U

[@hansberk2035]

Our jealousy...

[@carterbentley9030]

Lovely to see this get together of some of my favorite sailors. Laura has certainly charted a unique course in life as have you as well. I found myself smiling throughout so much of this video. Thank you for the visit.

[@samderealist4224]

Goed om te zien dat je zo goed terecht bent gekomen Laura. Ik heb nooit begrepen waarom jeugdzorg je zo heeft tegengewerkt, totdat de toeslagenaffaire bekend werd en bleek hoe gestoord die mensen eigenlijk zijn. Dat jij nu juist een voorbeeld bent voor de jeugd is geweldig!

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

"Youth care".

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

The way that inner staysail goes all the way through the hull is mind blowing. That guy knows what he's doing.

[@dennissatink3931]

I really loved this video this week. I am an old sailor and to see young people inspired like this and so knowledgeable in sailing just made my day. Tight lines and trim sails mates.

[@MrHellfinger]

Watched the Laura Decker Documentary several times. Was very inspiring to see a young girl circumnavigate. Seeing her with a family and still sailing is just incredible to me. This might be my favorite Sailing Uma episode to date and that says a lot considering how good your content has been for years now.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

It seems to support the notion that your first 5 years sets the path for your whole life. A lot of kids raised on boats end up being sailors.

[@bos6782]

Laura is an absolute Rock Star of sailing, she’s so accomplished. So much praise for her and her adventures .

[@johndyck6818]

What a great segment. I remember when Laura's case was before the courts and it made the world headlines. Parents don't willingly put their children in harms way and Laura having sailed all of her life was well experienced in the sailing craft. Her story is well worth showing to the world the out come of this adventure. Now other youngsters can make the adventure through their sailing school. Doesn't get better than that. Great video by the UMA crew.👍

[@annickoerlemans9324]

I remember it very vividly as well. But as much as I understand that the entire legal battle was very hard on Laura's part I also understand the courts for looking into it very carefully and not letting her go just like that.. In general... there are very valid reasons why 14 year olds are usually not left without supervision or guidance of a parent/adult, let alone for more than a year and out on the ocean. If she would have died everyone would have been quick to blame her parents and the Dutch state for allowing her to go. And in the end it was just about setting a world record.. if it was mostly about travelling the world she could have done it four years later without any issues or resistance.

[@lrvz7187]

Sick! Laura movie/documentary was my first taste of sailing (via screen lol), and just a few days after seeing it I saw my first Uma video about Dan surviving that tornado on board! Then ofc went directly to chapter one and started watching Uma from the beginning, so cool seeing you together!

[@Shane_Hendrix]

The documentary "Maidentrip" was literally my gateway to the sailing world. So good to see my favorite sailing channel interview Laura!

[@thuggoat8200]

Very much the same! I remember watching this in 2014 and have loved sailing ever since!

[@p-dubya]

Same! ❤ Laura’s life story led me to Delos then Vaga & Uma… and the years sailed on and on, more and more sailing channels have become my teachers & touchpoint to my dreams! ⛵️ ☀️ 🌊

[@timmorin69]

I watched Laura's self made documentary about her circumnavigation of the world on her you tube channel and I was mind blown that such a young woman could pull that off!! I believe it was seven parts. It is a must watch for anyone who hasn't seen it!! Great to see you got to meet her!! She is a very inspirational person, and she has become a very beautiful woman!

[@GreenWitch1]

I immediately sent the link to Lauras sailing school to my son who has a newborn. I want my granddaughter to experience everything humanly possible!

[@l05tchild]

That was an amazing interview! Thank you so much. I read up on Laura and I am so fascinated by her character. I'd totally trust her with my daughter's life once she's old enough.

[@JimWalkerMusic]

I had been following sailing and cruising since my parents and I lived on boats in the late 70s early 80s. I followed Laura's story pretty much from the beginning of the court issues. It was national news. I'm so proud of her now and thanks for sharing this update!

[@Biomirth]

I'm so in awe of Laura it just feels surreal seeing her relax with other sailors I only know at a distance, with her family, with her plans, with her school, etc.. The feeling of awe is special as it makes you really take in everything you can about a person. What a lovely family and life she's made, it makes me very very happy.

[@rosetta6285]

What an impactful inspirational interview. We need more people like Laura, Dan, and Kika in this world 🌎

[@TTSpeter]

How nice, as a Dutchman, to learn more about Laura and her family. Thanks Kika and Dan.

[@geezenslaw]

I got lucky to see you as a main attraction at a conference I attended in Denver a few years ago... And, now I'm a fulltime liveaboard retired and never been happier... Got-for-it Laura...

[@shoutatthesky]

Laura Dekker is an inspirational New Zealander! Thank you for this update. It is so great to see her doing well and living a good life of service, love and adventure! I think we will see many great things from her yet!

[@JasVmitten]

Been following Laura for a long time, her fluency in English has notably improved.

[@davidswartz5307]

Thank you for sharing your experience on Her Boat…..I cannot stop checking out that Beautiful Staircase…WOW

[@meneersjonnie]

Denk dat veel mensen zich helemaal niet realiseren wat een prestatie ze heeft geleverd destijds, respect voor deze hele slimme dame!

[@DiZZoLabs]

Laura Dekker has been my inspiration for sailing for many years now.

[@DDK1068]

Your absolute best episode in the 5+ years we have watched you. EXCELLENT job of interviewing Laura, Kika. Dan obviously linked up well with the fellows. Loved it.

[@zedehzedeh]

+1

[@6alax1an]

Two of my heroes meet a third of my heroes and a fourth hero appears - goosebumps! I'm so happy you know each other and share your amazing experiences! You're such accomplished sailors! It's one thing to go blue-water sailing for an extended period of time, but to master all the crafts needed to restore and maintain a sailboat in addition to being that kind of a sailor is really, really impressive! Well done! ❤

[@davidbarnett4246]

This was an amazing episode. How she started as a very young sailor, sailing around the world by herself and now she a mother with 2 children. I think one day dan and kika will be great parents

[@alancraven7667]

Thank you for sharing a beautiful story of a family sharing their own story of sailing, very much like yourselves, giving us an insight into how those who love the sea continue to delight us with your love and enjoyment with others who share there own story. Keep doing what you have been, giving those of us who love the sea and adventure, a life we will never have. Thank you Alan

[@marcelmulder649]

The Netherlands have a great maritime tradition. Laura Dekker is without a doubt one of modern day heroic figures in that tradition. 🇾🇪 💪

[@WSallai]

Solo circumnavigated at age 14! I feel inspired. Their boat, a work in progress, is fabulous. I really like ketch-rigged boats for a number of reasons: balanced sail plan, less stressed spars, and redundancy should one spar fail. I haven’t seen a catamaran that is ketch-rigged, but it would seem to be a solid way to go for larger cats. Anyway, this was a very interesting interview and tour.

[@tonybarnes3858]

Is that the same 38 foot ketch she had to get to continue her around the world journey? Dan said "77" at one point but I missed the info about shifting from one boat to this seemingly larger one.

[@seancrumby3241]

Laura's sailing school for young people is so awesome I love what she says " they're just starting to find out who they are" beautiful 🕊️

[@sdfageorgesvlog6248]

O-o-o very cool interview👍👍👍!!! Today are no more children like she, my nephew doesn't want to go half a mile to the store! I always give him Laura as an example! My big respect to Laura!🫶 Someday I will build a yacht!

[@El-Jay_Crypto]

Welcome back to the Netherlands!

[@moon_meister]

I love her story and the documentary. I tell people about it all the time. I got really stoked to watch this. Love to hear she's still out living her dream , sailing, and passing on the passion.

[@vraymond108]

Amazing you met up with Laura. We have followed her from the beginning and have vicariously enjoyed her travels and success. Very heartwarming to hear of her program for young girls. Thank you for this great interview with her new family and boat.

[@sailingsjofagel]

My heart is so full right now..!! Beautiful people and a totally wholesome life goal. Such an amazing episode - I had no idea..!! ❤❤

[@U20E27]

Thanks for sharing. I followed Laura and her adventure. Its so great to see what she’s doing now and she’s still living the sailing life with her own family.

[@marvinberesford8146]

Amazing story! Nicely done.

[@Irishman_and_a_Dog]

What a gem of an interview! Very cool Family and Boat!

[@stephenferguson1870]

Beautiful Family❤!!! Love what they’re doing!!! Thanks for the interview and thank them for opening up there home to cameras..

[@mmichaels3839]

Thank you for the tour. Their boat is a beautiful. That bowsprit is epic.

[@Tomm9y]

Since Laura's circumnavigation, I hadn't heard any more about what she was doing. She is so capable, lovely that she is giving such opportunities to children. The ability to work closely together is a great gift for children, particularly for those who don't get a chance in the school system. Such skills are a differentiator in making the most of and creating opportunities in careers and life. The boat is awesome.

[@SuperDirk1965]

Watched this episode on my own boat in Den Osse Netherlands where Laura's dad had his ship for several years. Spoke to Laura on a couple of occasions when hauling out. Her dad used to operate the crane and she and I would scrape of the barnacles. Don't know if I would have liked my son doing the same thing as Laura at that age but then again they're quite different types.

[@michaelg7076]

What incredible people!!! Thank you so much for that.

[@anthonyfowler8634]

Thanks!

[@lcthen1690]

Laura, I am so happy for you. I wonder where have you been? I followed your trip, read your book, etc. You overcame all adversities… so much GRIT, perseverance…. Your knowledge in sailing and boats…is so invaluable to boat designer, sailing….. great inspiration. Thanks Kika n Dan

[@martijnvandervlies7074]

What a nice interview of a special sailing couple! And as a Dutch person I was kind of proud of Laura who then sailed around the world. Look up her videos of her solo journey, truly incredible!

[@stuartmottram3467]

Absolutely amazing & inspirational interview ❤️

[@lodragan]

Such a beautiful boat and living space. It was cool to see her family and how her life and purpose has evolved since her circumnavigation. 😎

[@jessilopes]

Great interview .. I followed her entire journey back in the day … very cool 👍

[@SamuelKTennis]

Aww, Dan, when you pick up the camera you're supposed to say "You're coming too." (re: Salt and Tar intro) The only time that I recall seeing a child riding a bicycle in a life jacket! It is a little early for them to worry but I learned, as a teen, never give a teenager a room with their own exit! Much trouble arises forthwith.

[@keebearfull]

Such an amazing family interview ! ! Thanks for including this in your truck travels adventure. From time to time, I've wondered what's up in Laura Dekker's world. Now I know. That in one amazing story. I couldn't be more impressed with what Laura's doing.

[@Sommers234]

What a phenomenal young lady. Absolutely terrific that she's already sharing her experience and knowledge with younger folks. So important to learn life skills and get off of social media.

[@ericjohnson1322]

It is amazing to see all these sailing stories come together and to hear how far she has come since that Netflix episode featured her and when she made her epic journey! Also kind of like sailing bubbles and how Delos cross paths with him! When you look at the rolling credits at the end, you will see their name in the credits.

[@jimshanks9495]

i am so pleased to see this type of involvement. i wish her every success and happiness for many many years to come :)

[@DouglasBlack-ob9dy]

That was awesome. I love seeing families that are so into sailing. Thanks to both of you and Laura’s family. They were great,

[@HerrOveSweden]

I saw the dokementry aboute Laura many many years agoe. And was amazed then aboute her sailing competence at 14yrs old. Wonderd what hapend to her after that. Thanks to let me know. What a amazing storry. ❤ From Sweden

[@joopdesmit]

From Australia in one stretch to South Africa. I wanted to be at sea for a longer time. So peaceful. Not shit, Laura, I know which storms you encountered. I read your book. You made the local fisherman in Cape Town look green around the nose. I followed you from the moment you went up and down to England at 13. You're seriously tough!

[@StefanMochnacki]

What a superb film! The years seem to have flown by following both your and Laura's adventures. The video covered both the human and technical sides very well, the reconstruction projects are both massive and so professional. What a wonderful childhood for the boys.

[@bumblebeehald]

This one was cool! Thanks Dan and Kika. Laura is an inspiration and so cool to learn about her current project and boat!

[@alexandral6273]

Thank you for sharing this amazing story and family !

[@kayh9071]

A very likeable interview with good vibes. Many greetings to Laura and here family. All the best.

[@nickperspective]

An awesome interview Kika. Dan the kids loved you! More like this please. Great to see you showcase Lauras work, she is an inspiration to young people.

[@robertbiron]

Thank you so much for this interview, it was so cool. Laura Dekker is a hero of mine, I have been following her story since she first wanted to circumnavigate the world, then I heard she was granted permission and followed every bit if information I could. I have so much respect for her what she has done and what they are doing now. But I wish Laura would post much more regular video's of there progress and longer ones.

[@TonBoon]

So nice to see Laura again. What an amazing woman.

[@dougmonroe3381]

Well done, Laura Dekker!

[@philipberry8532]

What a great episode! Great sailing family, very inspirational. I can see why you’d both be so drawn to them. Thanks for bringing this to us all!

[@lkmb1717]

Wow congrats!!!

[@earlhunt2815]

Thanks for this most enjoyable video. Such a pleasure to see them and the kids

[@scotts6723]

Wow, Laura is amazing, great interview !

[@iNav4Uchannel]

Best sailing video ever. Sailing starts in your heart and mind, everything else follows. Thank you for sharing your true passion, it brings so many good memories back.

[@mhorses72]

This was really awesome! Loved every minute of it! Such a beautiful convergence of sailors

[@annebarr9314]

Brilliant interview. Thanks.

[@sailor5026]

Very good interview, both the interviewer and interviewee.

[@sibrysmi]

What an amazing and inspirational woman. So balanced with a lovely family. Great interview.

[@onnovanderklei7930]

I love that you guys are/were in the Netherlands again and I really admire Laura.

[@CorryVisser]

What an amazing interview with Kika, Dan and Laura.I am an old guy living in Cape Town but I was born in Amsterdam in 1942, so I am quite a bit older than all of you. I have been following Kika and Dan for many years now so it was very interesting to watch this video, even able to read a few of the comments in Dutch, I can still read it a little bit because South Africa is a bilingual country and Afrikaans is one of the many other languages that is spoken there. Good luck on your future adventures and perhaps you will pass the Cape of Good Hope some time in the near future ❤

[@randys1889]

Oh wow what an amazing step! I have to say your vlogs are so fascinating and fun to watch. Cheers from Southern California USA 🇺🇸 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KevinLyda]

Thanks for this interview. How fantastic! And well done to her! What an amazing set of accomplishments under her belt. Kind of incredible that circumnavigating the entire planet solo is just *one* of the things she's done.

[@omnipotent_arcanis]

I remember following her court case (legal nerd and all). Years later I am absolutely in awe of her story. Good on you all.

[@jlewis4587]

I remember hearing about her story years ago and wondered where she’d gone after the big sail. Very cool to see her doing so well.

[@GVandeBovenkamp]

So Nice to see how Laura is doing, Im Dutch and never understood why and how the dutch system treaded Laura . Im happy to see She is doing well . Fantastic content again 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@erikalaurentz1521]

Thank you so much. We love your work and this was an unexpected surprise!

[@ecc5378]

What an awesome chat! Thanks for sharing!!

[@CuriositySake]

All these legends and a few of my heros together in one place. Love it.

[@jamielyons7054]

This is a super fun video guys ❤ thank you... I just added a new channel and subscribed to Laura's life lol I enjoy seeing the world through all the wonderful people that are gracious enough to give like you and Dan.... I'm not unaware of the ways of the world, but my faith is strong and God's grace is sufficient 😉 you provide much happiness and at times I almost feel like I'm right there with you 😊 Safe travels & God bless, w/love from Michigan

[@conallmorrison2379]

Fab Video, looks like you had a lot of fun making it ❤

[@JeffBruin]

My sailing heroes hanging out and hugging!! Best episode ever!! Love you guys ❤️

[@flybywire5866]

I followed Laura Dekker for many years until her social media presence mostly stopped years ago. A very impressive young lady. Life wasnt easy for her. My old laptop from about 15 years ago still has her on Guppy 1 in some harbor as a background picture. I am glad to see her happy. Dan seems good with kids.😉

[@stonebear]

Welkom in Nederland! And thank you for introducing us to this amazing woman! And the old Martin Sheen jacket flip!! And showing off people changing the world, one crew at a time. It's Hope-full.

[@jordanpage2763]

AWESOME content, story, family!!!!

[@duffyjas1]

Great episode. I am a big fan of Laura. She is so down to earth. Very happy that she and her family have found their space.

[@scottlampe70]

so cool to see Laura doing well. I had always wondered. she must have spent some time in australia with that accent. thanks for the episode, I really liked it.

[@martinjjnoagenda5536]

Nice interview. It's been many years since I last heard Laura's name from all the ruckus in the local news. I'm glad she's doing well and doing what she loves with her family.

[@bobleclair5665]

5:10 ,,so the judge said that you need to buy a bigger boat,,,,,,that judge should be granted a Nobel. I wish I run into a judge like that when I’ve been to court

[@jeremynkelley]

SO neat to see what she’s up to. I followed her journey when she was a kid.

[@zedehzedeh]

I am impressed - by Laura and Family and by condensing all that life into this beautiful video.

[@SailPlanB]

That's a beautiful boat. I really enjoyed hearing her story. I remember hearing about her when all the court issues were going on.