Monday, February 15, 2010

Speaking & Documentary

So it’s calmed down a bit in the Sunderland home since Abby is now off and in good winds. As for myself, the book deal is going through as the proposal was just finished and now my literary agent David Kuhn out of NY is gonna shop it around to all the publishing houses. After it gets picked up, we'll finish it off.

The much anticipated documentary is undergoing final edits. I was done but I wanted to add some stuff so I'll be hitting the editing studios on Monday for a few days of touch ups and voice overs. It's gonna be worth the wait.

Well I spoke at the Adventure and Travel Conference at the LA Convention Center Saturday and Sunday. I’ve been doing a lot of speaking these days and just got back from speaking at the Bay View Yacht Club in the frozen land of Detroit. I've never felt -5F before and it’s not a good thing. I also spoke at the Brentwood Academy in Tennessee last week which was good fun.

Well I’m off to go work on the documentary.
Cheers,
Zac

24 Comments:

Blogger Unknown said...

I'm looking forward to the documentary and the book.

Negative 5 is crazy-cold. That's one of the blessings of living in Southern California. I lived that crazy-cold for most of my life.

It's much better here.

February 15, 2010 at 11:22 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Zac,

Thanks for the update.

Have fun editing, and have a great President's Day!

Kim from S.V.

February 15, 2010 at 11:25 AM  
Blogger KarenH said...

Thanks for the update! I was starting to think I should ask when the documentary is going to show up, even though I don't have time to watch it now. ;)

February 15, 2010 at 11:39 AM  
Anonymous Betty E. said...

Zac,
It's good to 'hear' your voice again....it's been a while. Glad to know that you are busy with speaking engagements and hope all is going well for you. So, now you have your driver's license and all...cool...I'll be happy when I receive the much awaited DVDs!!!! and looking forward to reading about all you went thru out there in the sea.
Am also following Abby, but for some reason, it's not the same as when you were on your voyage...nothing to do with her...I guess it's just easier second time around (for me that is! LOL!!!)
Take care, will be checking in again to hear more of your progress.
Take care, God be with you,
Betty, Lomita, CA

February 15, 2010 at 12:42 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Dude, awesome job speaking at BA! I always come up with awesome adventures to carry out but the rents aren't too supportive. You're lucky. And that dirtbiking trip sounds like a blast! Wish I could go.

God bless,

Ryan

February 15, 2010 at 6:21 PM  
Blogger Rusty said...

Zac,
There is an Australian guy named Nick Jaffe who just finished a fantastic sailing adventure. He did it in a boat just like Tania Aebi had. He went to Europe after he finished college, bought the boat and sailed it back to Australia. Rather than go through the Panama canal, he had the boat trucked across the US. Here is his web site where all of it was documented in photos, videos, and writings:
http://www.bigoceans.com/home/
I think that you will enjoy the story.

Rusty

February 15, 2010 at 11:16 PM  
Blogger Morgan & Caitlyn said...

I live in the crazy cold of Port Huron which is only 45 min. north of detroit. Its a great place for sailing tho.

looking forward to the book & documentary.

February 17, 2010 at 4:55 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

IS your mom sad that you are away from home ?
bgec

February 18, 2010 at 7:15 AM  
Blogger Marie said...

Hey Zac! Good to hear from you again --- it's been a while! Please post speaking engagements in your newsletter so if you are anywhere close, we can catch you there. That would be so cool!

Lots of news from the Sunderlands'... A new brother on the way, Abby crossing the equator, and your travels all over the US. Busy bunch you all are!

Needless to say, I am among the many who can't WAIT until your DVD is complete!

Keep taking good care!
Blessings,
Marie, WA St.

February 20, 2010 at 2:18 PM  
Anonymous Kay said...

Thanks Zac for the update! I am so looking forward to your documentary. By the way - I am doing a photography project for this whole year - and I went hiking when it was 0 outside. I live in Ohio, so we deal with those temps way too often. Just seeing our 2 FEET of snow melting a bit - which is nice. Take care Zac....can't wait to watch DVD -
Kay - ohio

February 23, 2010 at 5:15 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

-5 is comfortable enough... as long as you keep moving. There are a few more sailors out there this year, taking the world on. But they will never take anything away from your voyage, which was a real travel epic. It is hard to watch Jessie at the moment sail right past all those great places you got to stop off at and enjoy (and share with the world). Looking forward to seeing your book on the stands. A definite purchase, and something great to read to the kids. Hope it's a bestseller.

March 1, 2010 at 7:54 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey there Mr. Zacster!

I am so bummed I didn't know you were here in Nashville! The academy is right down the street from where I work and I would have been there in a heartbeat if I had known you were there. Glad to see you are moving forward with all the book and documentary stuff. I am now following your little sister's blog. I know you are very proud of her. Take care!

Psalm 91
Lisa from Mt. Juliet, TN

March 3, 2010 at 1:33 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

-5 below! Maybe your next adventure should be spending a winter up in Minnesota! Actually, there's no way we could handle all that heat you all have down your way! Glad the book and documentary are going good.

March 4, 2010 at 3:49 PM  
Anonymous Kodiak Mike said...

Zac-
It's nine degrees in kodiak today. It sure feels cold after spending three weeks in hawaii. Cheers
Kodiak Mike

March 9, 2010 at 7:36 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow Zac the book sounds great!Your blog is really interesting i hope you keep adding new interesting and fascinating facts on your blogs.I bet your mum and dad are still proud of you for completing your fantastic journey. In the end what was the fastest speed that you traveled? O h and are you going to climb mount Everest next?
Sam H & Matt HK

April 21, 2010 at 3:27 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Zac really enjoyed the new blog.

We live in England and we are in a school called Long Meadow in Milton Keynes. Me, Tyler and my class have been learning about you and your amazing adventure. Reading through your blog I noticed that Abby has left. We were wondering where she left to. We were also wondering what other adventures you are going to do.

Michael and tyler

April 21, 2010 at 3:35 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Zac,

Just a note to say a huge THANK YOU for coming to speak to us at AV recently!!! It was absolutely wonderful to get to hear about your adventures. I felt enriched by having been there! THANK YOU AGAIN!!!


Sincerely grateful,


Stephanie

May 3, 2010 at 3:34 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Zac

How are you theese days
glad the speeches went well;-)
I am sam and we are learning about you in school we also are learning about survival so theese two subjects fit in nicely .

April 6, 2011 at 3:27 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hello my name is henry


i am looking forward to the book you are going to publish.

hope it comes out soon!

April 6, 2011 at 3:29 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi! I am student at a school in england. My class is learning about survival and we are glad to be working on your spectacular journey around the world. I have read part of your blog 'Speaking and Documentary' I just want to say...

You must be very confident in front of people when you are reading your speech also you should be proud of your sister as she may think you are her role model.

I can't wait to see your documentary when i have time.Hope you had a great sea adventure. bye! AMAL

April 6, 2011 at 3:33 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Zac i am a student that is learning about survival and has came across you.

I have heard how brave you are and how confident. I am looking to forward to reading your book!

Also when are you going to climb mount everest?

Anyway hope you can reply ASAP
From Chloe

April 6, 2011 at 3:33 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

good day mate!in school we have been learning about you!I think u have done great with ure world trip!ive watched your doc and it was good.ure great !by the way i live in england.ure a great inspiration to peaps around the world peace out!in goner crash!

April 6, 2011 at 5:55 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Zac
i live in england and wish i could meet you.I found out that you self circumnavigated at school when we were learning about survival.

It will be amazin when your documentary comes out on monday.

LOL at the minus 5 degrees bit

Hope your still going ahead wiv the everest climb

your the best!!!!!!

April 6, 2011 at 5:57 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hello.
You probably won't see this ,as you have a very busy schedule according to most of your blogs.But maybe, just maybe you might.

I've heard you've had an amazing childhood,which i would swap for mine any day. I hope your doc goes very well, as you deserve it.Breaking a record isn't easy but for you it should be.

bye
maybe we can friends
names daniel

April 6, 2011 at 6:04 AM  

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