A note from Mom

Zac left the docks of Marina del Rey today as scheduled at 1:00pm. There was an electric excitement in the air as friends, family, media and kids who'd read about Zac in the newspaper all came down to see Zac off. We are estimating between 200-300 people. A Coast Guard helicoptor flew over head and the main channel buzzed with boats cruising past to catch a glimps of all the activity. Zac was honored by local dignitaries who declared June 14th 'Zac Sunderland Day'! He was followed out of the harbor by about 15-20 boats and another helicoptor flying photographers. It was an amazing turnout and was only fitting for such an amazing story that looks like it has only just begun!

There was a stiff breeze and after Zac got settled was cruising comfortably under a main with a single reef and genoa. After 2 hours out, the wind had lessened to 11 knots and Zac was still cruising along at 5 knots!

We are all exhausted here but wanted to keep you all updated on Zac's progress. He has a lot to do in the next days; stowing, organizing and finding everything that was stowed and organized for him!

We, as a family, have been amaingly blessed to experience this with Zac. It is our hope that you will all be blessed as well!

More photos and info to come!

With much joy,

Marianne Sunderland