Laura Dekker at NESS, CT - USA this Thursday
Oct 9, 2012 20:43:45 GMT
Post by MalcolmP on Oct 9, 2012 20:43:45 GMT
EDUCATION/LECTURES
Meet Laura Dekker, the youngest sailor to solo-circumnavigate the globe
Thursday Octoberr 11th TIME: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
All are welcome at NESS to hear Laura Dekker, 16, describe her solo circumnavigation aboard GUPPY, a 30-year old 38-foot Jeanneau Gin Fizz ketch, on October 11th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The presentation will include loads of photos from her voyage as well as some exclusive pre-release video - including of species she encountered around the world. Dekker had to cope with weeks of solitude, ocean storms and a fear of pirates while navigating and sailing, all the time trying to keep up with her schoolwork. Dekker covered more than 27,000 nautical miles on a trip which started in St Maarten, from where she set out on January 20th, 2011 and returned in 2012. A recommended contribution will be requested at the door.
LOCATION:
New England Science & Sailing (NESS)
70 Water Street
Stonington, CT 06378
COST:
free
CONTACT:
860-535-9362
www.nessf.org
Meet Laura Dekker, the youngest sailor to solo-circumnavigate the globe
Thursday Octoberr 11th TIME: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
All are welcome at NESS to hear Laura Dekker, 16, describe her solo circumnavigation aboard GUPPY, a 30-year old 38-foot Jeanneau Gin Fizz ketch, on October 11th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The presentation will include loads of photos from her voyage as well as some exclusive pre-release video - including of species she encountered around the world. Dekker had to cope with weeks of solitude, ocean storms and a fear of pirates while navigating and sailing, all the time trying to keep up with her schoolwork. Dekker covered more than 27,000 nautical miles on a trip which started in St Maarten, from where she set out on January 20th, 2011 and returned in 2012. A recommended contribution will be requested at the door.
LOCATION:
New England Science & Sailing (NESS)
70 Water Street
Stonington, CT 06378
COST:
free
CONTACT:
860-535-9362
www.nessf.org