Youngest person to sail solo around the world
The current youngest person to sail solo around the world record is 16 years, held by Laura Dekker, set on January 21, 2012. Last checked October 10, 2026.
16
years
Laura Dekker
- Holder
- Laura Dekker
- Record
- 16 years
- Exact figure
- 16 years and 123 days
- Location
- Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
- Date set
- January 21, 2012
- Last checked
- October 10, 2026
Put it in perspective
Laura Dekker lived through 16 years of history. Here is what changed along the way.
- Born1996
- Age 162012Sets the record: 16 years and 123 days
Sources
- yacht.de Solo round the world sailor laura dekker the youngest in history
- pbo.co.uk At laura dekker sails round the world
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