Zac Sunderland is attempting to sail around the world by yacht, all alone. His goal is to beat David Dicks’ record of being the youngest person to sail non-stop and solo around the world.
If Zac’s trip is successful, he will be the youngest American sailor since 1965 to attempt a solo global circumnavigation.
Zac was born to a family of “yachtsmen and shipwrights.” His first home was a 55’ Tradewind in Marina Del Rey, California, and his childhood was filled with sailing trips to New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and Mexico. When Zac presented his dream to circumnavigate the globe to his parents, they were supportive and helped him find an affordable yacht.
When asked how they could allow their son to undertake such a trip, Mr. and Mrs. Sunderland described all the top-notch equipment Zac has and how communication is quick, easy, and very often. “Zac has had so much experience already at sea and is the type of person who needs a challenge,” they say. “He is smart, strong, [and] level-headed…we are proud as can be that he has set this goal and achieved so much. If he chose to stop tomorrow, we would welcome him home with open arms.”
Zac departed from Marina Del Rey on June 14, 2008. He made his first stop in Hawaii on July 11 before continuing West around the globe. He will turn 17 on November 29.
Check out Zac’s blog:
http://www.zacsunderland.com/blog/index.html
This is a link to Zac’s official website:
http://www.zacsunderland.com/index.html
Read an article about Zac in the Los Angeles Times:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/outposts/2008/06/zac-sunderland.html
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