Too young to sail the world alone at 13?


	Too young to sail the world alone at 13?

Fast T friend

8-26-2009 3:23 AM

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sailing, young, rights

Fast T friend says:

Controversy breaks out over a 13 years old plan to sail the world on her own, and her parents' consent.

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8-26-2009 10:37 AM

jay8h

She will be bait for the bad guys. This is crazy.

8-26-2009 11:27 AM

Spiritualmonkey

Youngest person to die trying to sail around the world.

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