The Victory Lap

And away we go!!

victorylap — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:28:58 +0000

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.

Let’s get going!

victorylap — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:29:08 +0000

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.

2010 and we’re in!

victorylap — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:17:33 +0000

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.

It’s time!!

victorylap — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:40:29 +0000

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!

What it’s all about

victorylap — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:41:42 +0000

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.

Almost time to print the banners

victorylap — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:04:55 +0000

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.

VICTORY LAP UPDATE

victorylap — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:40:16 +0000

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

Seeking Sponsorship

victorylap — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:05:06 +0000

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

It’s time!

victorylap — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:56:18 +0000

The final shakedown cruise!

Well the shakedown cruise is behind now and we are ready to take that trip south; I am getting ready to make up the banners, the tribute to the fallen and survivors. I’d really like to add more names to both sides, help me out?

About the Victory Lap

victorylap — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:22:41 +0000

Who hasn’t been affected by cancer? It seems like almost everyone has a loved one or a friend who has been touched by this disease. Every coin has two sides, it’s time to find something from this experience other than fear and trauma; a good beginning is in the camaraderie, all oppressing forces keep their victims strategicaly divided because there is strenth in numbers and produtive ideas in group thought. Our greatest hope is to give hope.

The Victory Lap is an event to raise awareness about cancer, to share success stories, to offer a shoulder for the tradedies, and salute our loved ones who have fallen to this terrible disease.
I was recently asked what a person does after they read this site, got to admit I have been a bit lax in keeping up fresh ideas here but I have one now! This site no longer belongs to me; I am just the moderator and am open to new input.
The Victory Lap is more than just a trip around the world, this is a world class event in which we intend to unite and help our brothers & sisters in need; this is an event through which we can stand united against the monster and push it back into the abyss; this is an event through which we can actually make a difference and leave this world a better place than we found it.

I would like to begin to organize the community which this benefit is going to unify and actually communicate with you rather than just post cool new happenings so we are going to start out with a newsletter. This will have information oriented on sailing and getting well & staying there, and becoming unified. Please send email with newsletter in the subject line. I will be personally handling this aspect so everyone’s email will be held in confidence (been a spam target myself, it’s no fun) And if you wish we would love to add as many names to the page that displays our community as possible, let’s show the world our numbers!
Donations are not mandatory to recieve newsletter but appreciated.

We will also be offering alternative tips and complimentary treatments in dealing with cancer from successful experiences; remember complimentary means to assist rather than replace. Doctors are absolutely necessary when we are sick however another point of view is also an important consideration.

Let’s stand together and turn something tragic into something magic, together we can turn the tables and come out winners. Stand up and shout “We are still here!!” and listen to all the echoes.

To inquire about participating in the Victory Lap please contact g.brown@live.com