Court bans teenager's round-the-world sail

A Dutch court has ruled that a 14-year-old girl is not yet experienced enough to set off on a record-breaking solo sailing trip around the world.

Court bans teenager's round-the-world sail

A Dutch court has ruled that a 14-year-old girl is not yet experienced enough to set off on a record-breaking solo sailing trip around the world.

Judges at Utrecht District Court also placed Laura Dekker under the guardianship of child protection authorities until next July.

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