Bio
Laurence Sunderland is an American yacht manager from Thousand Oaks, California who was a contestant on the reality television competition The Amazing Race 19, in 2011.
His team partner was his son Zac Sunderland. He was 48 during filming of the Race.
Amazing Race Q&A
Describe what you do
I deliver, teach and control all aspects of yachts under management – technical and mechanical.
How will these skills help you win The Race?
I'm used to dealing with high levels of stress and have good endurance.
Three words to describe you
Energetic, perseverant and compassionate.
Favorite hobbies
Yachting, running and music.
What famous person reminds you of yourself?
John Cleese
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?
Loving and supporting a family of eight children.
What scares you most about traveling?
A plane falling out of the sky.
What excites you most about traveling?
Experiencing new cultures, food and customs.
Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together
Controlling our emotions while under extreme pressure.
Pet peeve about your teammate
His ability to shift responsibility when it's convenient.
What country and place would you most like to visit and why?
Australia. I love the outback, the surf, the people and the diverse wildlife.
What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)?
To become closer to my son.