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Dutch teenager sets sail on solo world trip

A 14-year-old Dutch sailor departed from Portugal today on her quest to become the youngest person to sail around the world solo, according to her manager.

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Girl, 14, poised for round-the-world sailing bid

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Fishing boat to the rescue as teen's round-the-world bid ends

A French fishing vessel was steaming across the southern Indian Ocean today to reach an American teenager stranded after the mast on her yacht broke, ending her round-the-world record bid.

Sat, 12 Jun, 2010

Teenage sailor on verge of being rescued

A 16-year-old girl trying to sail solo around the world was adrift in the southern Indian Ocean today awaiting rescue after 30ft waves wrecked her yacht.

Fri, 11 Jun, 2010

Teenage sailor 'alive and well'

A 16-year-old American girl who was feared lost at sea has been contacted by search teams and is alive and well, a family spokesman said today.

Fri, 11 Jun, 2010

Teen ends solo sailing quest

A 16-YEAR-OLD US girl attempting to sail solo around the world ended her quest to become the youngest to make the trip nonstop and will head to South Africa for boat repairs.

Tue, 27 Apr, 2010

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