The Victory Lap

Well we started out and had an electrical problem and came back to Onset after 1 whole day. A big special thanks to Eddie Delorie who not only replaced the faulty fuse box with a high tech looking breaker but did it out of the kindness of his heart– THANK YOU EDDIE!!

Looking on the brighter side We would have been in the thick of Earl in unfamiliar waters and a big bonus is a couple of additions to the crew for a while at least!! Now as soon as we have a good weather window we are off—AGAIN!!

  It  is getting time to be serious with this endeavor, now that it has begun would you please help spread the word about it? I’m not looking for donations what we need are headlines; Tell a friend, or if you know someone in the media please pass the word along to them. Been preparing for this event for a long time, let’s make some noise and see how many people we can help. Moral support works wonders, even miracles so help me turn this whisper into a roar that can not be ignored!!!

Thanks

Gordon

Well we have talked about it for long enough, the Victory Lap is about to commence!! We will be departing beautiful Onset Ma. Tuesday, Aug 3. The first leg will be a liesurely trip down to Cape Hatteras, N.C. After Nov 1 we will proceed down to the Fla Keys and the Bahamas. Anyone interested in taking part in this journey should contact me ASAP for meetup info.

After several years, a lot of planning, and a few delays we are finally ready to get the Victory Lap going! This event is to begin at Cape Cod, Ma. The first leg will commence late August from the Cape to the Caribbean, everyone interested in participating in all or part of this leg should shake it up and get in touch with me. Also I will be doing Reiki attunements aboard Amnesty, reservations can be made via email— g.brown@live.com  Reiki classes will be limited to four students per class.

Also if you know someone who belongs on one of the banners it is not too late to add their name to either the survivors banner or the tribute to the fallen; that all may join in spirit.

Memorial weekend was great! We got Amnesty back in the water and now it’s time to kick off theVictory Lap, anyone interested in participating should contact me soon!!

We will circle the wagons in the Caribbean early spring and proceed through the Panama Canal, if you are interested in participating to or through the canal we would be happy for your company; there is no cost to participate in the Victory Lap.

Well we have been talking about it and planning for it, in May Amnesty launches and begins a world tour! We will be circling the Earth with a fleet of boats carrying cancer survivors, if you would like to participate please email g.brown@live.com. The first leg will be from beautiful Cape Cod down the East coast to Florida and into the Caribbean, after that we will proceed through the Panama Canal & up the west coast, then over to Hawaii!! Scheduling information is available to all who wish to join through email.
Fair winds!

Well, I got to add my name to the Survivors banner recently!! This event is to raise awareness of cancer and to let those interested know there are other ways to deal with this disease, some in alliance with western medicine and some instead. We are presently looking for folks affected by cancer to join in with the cause, some will join for short jaunts and others will come along for longer stretches. What ever you decide to do there is no cost to be a part of this history making event, contact me for further information.

I’ll be printing up the banners soon, a tribute to the fallen and a salute to the survivors; these banners will fly around the world on the Amnesty. If you know someone who belongs on one of them send their name to g.brown@live.com and I’ll make sure they join us on the trip around the world, it doesn’t cost.

I have a Dr. appointment early Feb, expecting to get an “all clear!” so that I can add my name to the survivors banner. In the meantime I am updating and scheduling the date for the circumnavigation to begin; finishing & launching the boat and dealing with medical issues have put the first tentative start time in the hopper.
Before we get to that, I have a question; How would you want to spend your last day on Earth? My brother Bill died from lymphoma, his last several months were spent in misery and agony without any opportunity to enjoy them. I prefer for my last day to be spent chasing a dream and enjoying the time I have, too many don’t have this option. Most people don’t understand that little smile when they try to tell me how dangerous it is to sail around the world alone in a 45 foot boat. It’s not that I’m a danger junkie but my greatest fear used to be cancer, now it is to leave this Earthly plane without living my life to the fullest. If I can help a few along the way all the better! I bought my first motorcycle when I was twelve and rode almost daily for over three decades, so sailing doesn’t seem that that spooky to me. Whether my last day is this year or in another thirty I’ll have some pretty cool stories to take into the next life. My advice is to get out and do something you love today because you don’t know what tomorrow will bring.
Gordon

Mid to late March Amnesty will go back in the water and I will spend most of the summer between Cape Cod and New York doing fundraisers and promoting the Victory Lap, late summer or early fall I will be headed down to the Caribbean to organize and prepare for the circumnavigation. The date for beginning this adventure is beginning to look like it will commence March or April 2011 and will take approximately two and a half years to complete. Leaving in early spring will give us ample opportunity to start off with the weather in our favor, and follow the trade winds. Avoiding hurricane and typhoon seasons and taking time to stop and see the sights is why the trip will take so long. Anyone interested in participating for a long or short leg of this adventure should keep in touch via email (there’s plenty of time to get ready now)
It would generate a lot of good publicity if we can maintain an average of thirty to fifty boats for this trip; it will be a good time and for a good cause, so if it’s for a day or a month everyone is welcome to join. There is no entry fee or cost of any type to participate, bring your boat and bring your friends; or bring your friends and their boat!
Get in touch with me through email g.brown@live.com

I am seeking sponsors for the upcoming circumnavigation on which my boat, Amnesty will be the flagship guiding a fleet of vessels carrying cancer survivors and some other folks who have been affected by cancer. This is expected to be a high profile event and I can offer prolonged and world wide exposure to sponsors; any interested parties can contact me directly by email. g.brown@live.com

We have founded a non profit to help cancer patients; donations from this web site will go to the non profit, this is not to assist us sailing around the world. Please help make a difference.

There is a brief video of the progress of building the Amnesty at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k9OFEY1v4U
(youtube; “The Victory Lap story”)

Thank you
Gordon