tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post5732933816933591998..comments2023-07-02T08:20:06.391-07:00Comments on Zac's Blog: Busy, Busy, BusyZachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11438212071833438643noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-41641023850437784312009-08-02T22:37:07.390-07:002009-08-02T22:37:07.390-07:00Zac, Congrats on your achivement!! Youre an inspir...Zac, Congrats on your achivement!! Youre an inspiration to EVERYONE! You Rock!<br /><br />I live in Beverly Hills, CA and a few friends from the Pasadena area mentioned you will be the Grand Marshal for the Duarte Route 66 Parade? Is that true? If those are true rumors thats awesome!! I hope you stick around to sign pictures afterwards. I went to the website.... duarteroute66parade.com but its not posted yet so thats why I thought I ask you direclty. <br /><br />Thanks<br />Love... Kayle AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-86496264108019500182009-07-27T06:35:50.416-07:002009-07-27T06:35:50.416-07:00@ Marilyn, thanks for sending the article about Za...@ Marilyn, thanks for sending the article about Zac.<br /><br />It sounds like you're having a blast Zac. Good luck with the agent signing. I hope this will bring you everything you want in life. Please thank Mom & Dad for everything they did funding this trip for you. Your parents did something I believe very few would do. #1 having the trust and faith in you to actually let you go. #2 knowing that this would cost them a lot of money and still letting you go anyway.<br /><br />You are a very luck young man to have such supporting parents. Enjoy them while you can, life is very short.<br /><br />Have Fun,<br />Douglas Pistone<br />MDR, CaliforniaDouglas Pistonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270588277398163577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-40510648857724647192009-07-26T22:37:09.666-07:002009-07-26T22:37:09.666-07:00OK, I meant for that post of mine to go with the &...OK, I meant for that post of mine to go with the "Doing Hard Things" comments. My bad! Now I'm done.<br /><br />--Jack Mulkey<br />in the South BayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-25871868549090774452009-07-26T20:48:01.133-07:002009-07-26T20:48:01.133-07:00Hummm ... Just as I was saying to myself that it w...Hummm ... Just as I was saying to myself that it was time to step back from the adventure of many months and give my blog comments a rest, all this pops up. So I'll weigh in a bit and let it rest awhile (I hope!).<br /><br />I know the blogging world is all about an open forum on experiences, ideas, viewpoints, etc., and yet it's taken a little courage. I'm sure, to allow all these varied opinions to be posted -- especially when they're centered on someone under 18. I suspect that for those of us older types who have been following along for the past 14 months or so, we've become a bit "parental" about Zac. I think we all want him to do well in life in every sense, and everyone has their ideas on what that means. We don't want Zac to get over-extended and burn out or make unwise decisions, nor his family amid the rush of excitement and opportunity. Part of me feels like I'm intruding a bit on someone's personal life to comment at all like this, but I guess that is unfortunately one of the prices you pay for fame, however fleeting it may be. And speaking of "prices," I'm assuming Zac would like his family to recoup some of their expenses, and I'm sure that's one element of all these ideas, and just knowing that he has to make a life/living for himself as he arrives at adulthood. And if any of us can do what we really desire in life and still be of service to others -- that is bliss!<br /><br />I think that it's good to remember that Zac is young and will make some mistakes and some wrong decisions along the way (and probably his family too, just like any family, no matter how "together" they are. Heck, I'm a lot older and I still blow it sometimes. But the important thing is that he learns and grows from it all and ultimately becomes an even better, even stronger person instead of going in reverse -- not that we'd want him to make any life-ruining choices, especially when his private life is so public at the moment. As for the TV offers -- a lot of that depends on how it is contracted -- how much control will Zac and his family get to guide things in a positive way, etc.<br /><br />We can just hope that he'll have the wisdom beyond his years with great support to think what kind of man he wants to be and want kind of reputation he wants in 10 years, 20 years and at the end of his life, and keep his focus on that somehow. To do what he did on the seas for all those months tells me that he's got an epic amount of discipline to draw from if he chooses to.<br /><br />My only little suggestion -- and it's totally up to him -- is to take some time off from the adrenalin rush and catch his breath for a week or so before jumping into anything. Go camping off in the Sierra, maybe, with the three friends you trust most in life. Maybe take someone along who is a little older -- an early 20s person, maybe, who seems really wise and has your best interest at heart -- and just really have some down time and some honest but confidential "iron sharpens iron time." (Or maybe you take your friends sailing up to a quieter beach, say around San Luis Obispo County, and chill and think that way.)<br /><br />Those are just a few rambling thoughts that I hope make some sense and are just thrown out to be among the things you all chew over. Thanks for letting me express a few thoughts in the blog tradition and ramble on, and now I'll try to do my own "retreat" from commenting for a while!<br /><br />Hey, cheers!<br /><br />--Jack Mulkey<br />in the South Bay<br /><br />P.S. Zac -- I don't know if it felt like courage to you, but I thought the NOTW shirt you wore on the Rome show showed some courage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-41084690550164297192009-07-26T17:00:10.779-07:002009-07-26T17:00:10.779-07:00Zac,
It's good to 'hear' your words...Zac,<br /> It's good to 'hear' your words and that you and family are ok. Glad also to hear that you are enjoying your notoriety at the moment..<br /> well, enjoy your youth....you really are young only once. When that leaves, there is no turning back....so continue to pray before you plan your next steps, rely on your folks who know you and love you more. I know you'll do the right thing.<br /> Once again, it seems like 'anon' people who insist on pushing MP down our throats are back...let us continue to just ignore them (as all they seem to want is attention!) and concentrate on why we have this blog. Please don't let ignorance or jealousy rob us of participating in the aftermath of the Historic adventure NO ONE can take away from Zac...it's all about Zac, whether he is on the water or on land. Zac is the man!<br /> Betty E., Lomita, CABettyE.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-89711763514772149342009-07-26T15:28:49.806-07:002009-07-26T15:28:49.806-07:00Congratulations on your trip, Zac. As far as sugg...Congratulations on your trip, Zac. As far as suggestions for your next adventure - first, stay close to God and don't let the fame get to you. Second, how about trying to survive a year on a deserted island?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-83424918103890677992009-07-26T09:34:35.994-07:002009-07-26T09:34:35.994-07:00First, congratulations on an exceptional accomplis...First, congratulations on an exceptional accomplishment. There’s a reason so few have solo circumnavigated successfully; it’s physically, emotionally and financially difficult. You’ve proven that you (and your family) have what it takes to do “hard things”.<br /><br />Second, paying back your family is certainly the ‘right thing’ to do If that has to be done by aligning yourself with MTV, so be it. I do think that if MTV is showing interest, the Discovery Network should also be contacted. Hey, maybe Nickelodeon might be interested, as well.<br /><br />Third, as someone with a couple of degrees, let me offer contrary advice about pursuing higher education. Your degree can wait. You can apply for a deferred enrollment. But, strike while the iron is hot. Don’t lose that adventuring momentum. There is some cache in being known as “that young adventurer”. You’ll know when it’s time to corral that adventurous spirit and settle into the more sedate college life. You might even be able to pay for it by then.<br /><br />Finally, my suggestion for your next adventure would be to ride a bicycle around the world solo. I’ve done it, and believe that you could also. You should be able to do it in 15 months for less than the cost of one year at college. It’s an adventure accessible to any reasonably fit person. It doesn’t have to be very dangerous or uncomfortable. I would be happy to help with routing, outfitting, etc. You can contact me through my website, www.OnceAroundOnaBicycle.com.<br /><br />Other potential adventures that might interest you would be:<br />Kayaking the Inter-coastal Waterway<br />Thru-hiking one of the long distance U.S. trails (AT, PCT, CDT, ADT)<br />Riding a motorcycle around the world (Prudhoe Bay-Ushuaia-Cape Town – Nordkapp)<br /><br />Whatever you decide to do, I wish you well. I’ve enjoyed following your blog this past year. Thank you.<br /><br />Mike ClancyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-76779088005406122492009-07-26T00:03:40.583-07:002009-07-26T00:03:40.583-07:00Zac--
At first, I thought all this talk about Mt....Zac--<br /><br />At first, I thought all this talk about Mt. Everest was kind of a joke, just for comparison to what you've actually accomplished. Mt. Everest would seem to be a "step down." How serious are you about Everest--or any mountaineering--at this point?<br /><br />Considering where you live, surely you have some experience hiking or climbing in the mountains. If not, the Santa Monicas would be an excellent training ground for starters--rugged terrain, nasty plants, the occasional criminal-- not as sensational as tropical islands or glacier-clad peaks, but good for gaining experience. It wouldn't cost you much, unless you got hurt or killed. <br /><br />There are other challenging and breathtaking mountainous areas in southern California that would be a good "jumping off point" if you wanted to become better acquainted with mountains. Probably more people have died in the San Bernardinos than on Everest! The main things lacking here are extreme elevation, extreme winter conditions, and notoriety.<br /><br />Anyway, you have already reached a "pinnacle." Any further exploits are going to rely heavily on your God-given communication skills to stir up people's interest in, and understanding of, what you are trying to achieve.<br /><br />Keep blogging, and give that book your best effort!KarenHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02818152905804147177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-48686967823787868932009-07-25T22:04:43.671-07:002009-07-25T22:04:43.671-07:00Zac, what about tieing in sailing with an importan...Zac, what about tieing in sailing with an important environmental and oceanic thing like global warming? Polar? Anarctica's ice field and wildlife effects. Just a thought. Check out David Ainley at www.penguinescience.com.<br /><br />Best,<br />BrianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-63109916331565058212009-07-25T21:17:59.806-07:002009-07-25T21:17:59.806-07:00Zac....
It may help for you to know WHY "and...Zac....<br /><br />It may help for you to know WHY "and my clients" interest in your adventure began!!!<br /><br />Not only was a young man sailing the unknown "to most" seas, but blogging about his findings, revelations and the rest of the world in a very natural down to earth form.<br /><br />It was real, heartfelt and very educational on every level I can think of....The quiet blogging coming together at a global level of caring and anticipation from the experienced to curious!<br />There doesn’t seem to be a separation of mankind....just helping hands and real life movement. It made me even feel a closeness to Intrepid like I was supporting and cheering her on, learning as you INTREPIDLY forth went! <br /><br />I still talk about the flip-flops on that island! The dinner that was served to you of I think it was pig blood and liver soup in that diner that was so honoured to serve you! How amazing were they! lol! The blogging of encounters of the miss-understood great sharks of the oceans...! I didn’t know they ate mostly at night! The upheaval in some communities without a bullet-proof vest! Yikes! I didn’t know of a booby bird! loll! How about the "news to me, believe it or not" flying fish!! <br />Alligators!!!! That hat you wore to walk on the bottom of the ocean with the locals! I can go on and on, and have! <br />How about that boom you stood on that was on the ocean floor in a remote place! <br />Your adventure, I believe, brought the world just that much closer into the areas that need our attention "like the plastics in the ocean", you taught me more about the winds, trade winds, currents, great swells and squalls! (I, like the mass majority didn’t know storms were called that!!!!)<br />........<br />My friend, unless YOU are.....I'm not tired, nor finished with what Intrepid can teach or maybe even "change" in the ways of plastics or lest how we view the untold stories of the coastlines or open oceans GLOBALY! <br /><br />College and educations can be found by ways of computers and people on the go as your mom and you have proved!<br /><br /><br />MOST OF ALL......AS YOU HAVE SHOWN......"REMEMBER"......SAFETY FIRST!!!!<br /><br />Keep blogging!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-6396212236293557252009-07-25T20:59:25.291-07:002009-07-25T20:59:25.291-07:00http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/me...<a href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/men/article6725769.ece" rel="nofollow">http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/men/article6725769.ece</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-32012093610504904282009-07-25T20:50:56.066-07:002009-07-25T20:50:56.066-07:00what is this Good fight ministries? I'm open t...what is this Good fight ministries? I'm open to learning, but from the website they sound like Muslims or any other extremists, so what's the dealoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-45826887959707783132009-07-25T19:37:19.062-07:002009-07-25T19:37:19.062-07:00Zac is a fan of Good Fight Ministries on his Faceb...Zac is a fan of Good Fight Ministries on his Facebook.<br /><br />A Friend in CAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-27316075667022903202009-07-25T18:00:41.237-07:002009-07-25T18:00:41.237-07:00Next adventure: A cruise to Alaska to survey ceta...Next adventure: A cruise to Alaska to survey cetacean breeding and feeding. You have a sailboat so you can be quiet and sneaky.John Gezeliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07815310836892840128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-64827196415965316032009-07-25T17:57:37.812-07:002009-07-25T17:57:37.812-07:00It's interesting because so far everyone's...It's interesting because so far everyone's concerns for Zac are right on. The sharks and vultures out there ready to pick his bones to bits.<br /><br />While at the same time, that's just what he's traversed as he cruised around the world, the sharks below ready to shred him to bits, and the vultures circling above awaiting him to drop dead.<br /><br />Innately and instinctively he naturally transverse the original of all of this, one then must wonder, if the superficial, the Hollywood, the man made same of it all, can trick him or overwhelm him or entice him, to lean over, fall overboard so the sharks can get to him, or lay their day dreaming till death's bed, where the vultures can then swoop in and pluck out his eyes.<br /><br />Reality vs. fiction.<br /><br />That there might be a reality tv series "thing" be worthy of recording for all"<br /><br />natural boy cursing through natural sharks and vultures vs. city boy encountering man made same.<br /><br />Who will win :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-77869926745812020962009-07-25T17:51:00.742-07:002009-07-25T17:51:00.742-07:00Zac, Marianne, Laurence are you all, believers of ...Zac, Marianne, Laurence are you all, believers of the Good Fight Ministries?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07678514856002679754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-56559082342679409402009-07-25T16:51:11.945-07:002009-07-25T16:51:11.945-07:00Zac,
Be careful who you connect with. Your conne...Zac, <br />Be careful who you connect with. Your connection to Good Fight Ministries may be very polarizing. Keep an open mind. You have seen it is a big world. Live what you have seen.<br /><br />AndyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-1885924996332020242009-07-25T16:27:43.053-07:002009-07-25T16:27:43.053-07:00According to today's Los Angeles Daily News, i...According to today's Los Angeles Daily News, it appears that Zac will be set, sponsor-wise, and should have some nice endorsements for quite a while.<br /><br />http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_12910921?source=rv <br /><br />He signed with Don Franken, a celebrity and sports agent in L.A.<br /><br />Good Luck Zac! It looks like Laurence and Marianne will be paid back sooner than expected.<br /><br />Marilyn in Woodland HillsMarilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00031656993187631394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-49397285850062338702009-07-25T16:10:24.717-07:002009-07-25T16:10:24.717-07:00Good job Zac. Busy, busy, busy. Hope the book is...Good job Zac. Busy, busy, busy. Hope the book is coming along well - we're out here waiting. Glad to know you and Intrepid still have lots of contact :-)<br /><br />Keep us posted. There are so many adventures out there waiting for you. I know that you will find the one you are supposed to find.<br /><br />Praying for you,<br />Kathy<br />Bend, ORAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-53481053918951280732009-07-25T15:00:49.585-07:002009-07-25T15:00:49.585-07:00You asked for it, Zac, so here goes...
Write the b...You asked for it, Zac, so here goes...<br />Write the best book you can about your trip around the world. (Edit it with real patience). Go to university and study physics, while getting your air pilot's license... get your PHD in geology, and then try to be on the first crew to Mars if NASA is serious about that. I can't think of any other way of topping what you just accomplished. Which no one is asking you to do, by the way. <br />Maybe you can get Neil Armstrong to finally tell his side of the story of his own adventure... that would be something nobody else has been able to do, yet.<br />It would also be something if you were able to help your Dad pay off the costs of the trip so far. From experience, that might be the hardest thing of all.<br />That's about it, skipper. You will always be Zac Sunderland, the boy who sailed around the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-83576166879526228172009-07-25T14:59:06.288-07:002009-07-25T14:59:06.288-07:00Praying for wisdom, balance, conviction, and joy i...Praying for wisdom, balance, conviction, and joy in all your journeys. Check out a beautiful prayer, "St. Patrick's Breastplate." You can find it on-line. A new friend shared it with me. May it help you stay shielded and grounded.<br /><br />Often have the music "Youth to Youth" shared on one of your video posts floating through my head. Perhaps in some way prophetic for you.<br />In Christ,<br />JanisJanishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05561072444324317248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-33236076564706390862009-07-25T12:23:51.761-07:002009-07-25T12:23:51.761-07:00Hi There Zac,
Has Intrepid been calling your name...Hi There Zac,<br /><br />Has Intrepid been calling your name?? There MUST be a bond of some kind there!<br /><br />I have to agree with Andy, if Everest is in you sights, you will need to start somewhere and work your way up to it. Have you climbed at all? Do you know how to use the gear you will be using for such a climb? And it does take money to prepare and make an attempt at the climb, with no guarantee that you will summit. The minimal guide fee will run at least $65,000 then about $8,000 for gear, $2,000 for airfare, and of course you will want to visit your lawyer before you leave to get a will made up unless you already have one, so another $1,000 for that. Of course you may already have the gear if you have climbed. Most would not want to climb with you if you have to go out and buy your first set of crampons before you pack for the trip. Not saying you have to go to college, but if you did, you could get some good climbing experience over the next several years, working your way up to tackling Everest. Get some sport climbs, then trad and some comps. My son has been climbing for 4 years, and in October he will be climbing El Capitan in Yosemite. Will take about 4 days. He has had to work his way up to the skill level needed, and he has had to work and save his money to buy his own equipment. The adventure for him has been getting himself to this point in being able to do it.<br />Everest wouldn't be much of a next big adventure if you just pay somebody to haul you up to the top of it. <br />Don't let the pressure of doing the "next big thing" rob you of enjoying being a 17 year old and experiencing what teen years you have left, you don't get them back.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br />Bob in OKCBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07864651261331211546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-53607948852632149182009-07-25T12:14:36.969-07:002009-07-25T12:14:36.969-07:00Zac,
You should check out this web-site in which y...Zac,<br />You should check out this web-site in which you can watch free documentaries on-line.<br /><br />http://www.snagfilms.com/films/browse/topic<br /><br />They have a few films about the Artic and anything else you can think of. This might motivate you in the direction that interests you the most. <br /><br />I watched the Jimmy Kimmel interview and he even told you not to rush into anything so quickly. I would take that as great advice from someone who knows the industry.<br />RGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-88758967487606195742009-07-25T12:09:54.358-07:002009-07-25T12:09:54.358-07:00After reading your blog, I see that you believe yo...After reading your blog, I see that you believe your strengths are sailing and playing football. As fun as they may be, it might be hard to support an adventurous lifestyle doing either of them solely. Someone suggested driving across America - that has already been done many times and you don't have a driver's license. First, graduate from high school or get your GED. Go to college - that might be the hardest thing you can do at this point, and it will truly last your lifetime. Many excellent colleges would be proud to have a student with your drive on their campus. Don't miss out on this opportunity to live among your peers and do some book learning. A flash in the pan moment on MTV or any other adventure reality show will not get you through your entire life. Education is the key to success and will last a lifetime.<br /><br />Cathy G in LAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-85729308260655685152009-07-25T11:42:33.043-07:002009-07-25T11:42:33.043-07:00cool, glad you made it all the way around safe and...cool, glad you made it all the way around safe and sound- my wife's a Sunderland -it's always fun to see anyone with a matching name doing something cool. Keep it up, and have fun. I've had her out on a Hobie 16, and a Hobie wave before- not quite the same, but sailing is fun regardless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com