Bio
Zac Sunderland is an American record-setting boat captain from Thousand Oaks, California who was a contestant on the reality television competition The Amazing Race 19, in 2011.
His team partner was his father Laurence Sunderland. He was 19 during filming of the Race.
Amazing Race Q&A
Describe what you do
I captain boats all around the world doing deliveries.
How will these skills help you win The Race?
My experiences dealing with sleep deprivation, foreign countries and charting will be valuable skills on The Race.
Three words to describe you
Adventurous, perseverant and strong willed.
Favorite hobbies
Sailing, surfing and skating.
What famous person reminds you of yourself?
Johnny Knoxville
What famous person reminds you of your teammate?
Bill Murray
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?
Being the youngest person to sail around the world.
What scares you most about traveling?
The plane crashing.
What excites you most about traveling?
I love experiencing different cultures.
Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together
It will be a challenge to always keep level headed in stressful situations.
Pet peeve about your teammate
My dad gets stuck in his ways and will not hear reason.
What country and place would you most like to visit and why?
Cape Town, South Africa. I stayed there for three weeks on my last trip. It is a beautiful country with a great history.
What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)?
My Dad and I are definitely close and I hope we grow even closer through The Race.