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.

THE manager for 14-year-old Dutch sailor Laura Dekker says she will set off today on her venture to become the youngest person to make a solo voyage around the world.

A 14-year-old Dutch girl will set off tomorrow on a year-long attempt to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world.