So this is Allington Gumption Creque - a local of Virgin Gorda in the BVI. He's just completed his second fundraising windsurfing voyage from VG up to Anegada, and back, in order to raise money for two local schools on Anegada. Among his supporters and friends is Richard Branson (I think we can trust he's kindly shouldering the lion's share of the donations But they can still use some help to reach there goal of $30K if anyone is interested and able to make some small change donations. Being awareness and community building too...I trust they love multiple small donations over singular large ones. Anyway... here's a fun little recap of their recent windsurfing feat from a local radio station down there in the BVI. Thanks, all! and continued safe/happy sailing
https://www.facebook.com/groups/windsportatlanta/permalink/4788190631222937/
gofundme link (don't be concerned about differing totals here vs. those mentioned in radio interview. This link, I trust, is just one of their fundraising accounts) https://www.gofundme.com/f/gumption-amp-friends-school-fundraiser-2020?fbclid=IwAR0seE5c6TvgitN-MxouFy8lDm1TKhvrpKmdJZQ_QCvvCJDa9Ff5B4ds33Y
Chucked in a few towards the cause the other day.
Awesome! Thank you, William! they'll appreciate the wide-ranging support!!!
Now check out the below idea those guys are brewing over, posted December 10 (I 'guess' it would be multiple sailors tackling their various segments at the same time???) Road trip (well, jet trip) to the BVI, anyone!???
rainy day dreams for post-covid days
Gumption’s School Fundraiser: "My friends and I are already in discussions about earning a World Guinness Record. We’re thinking about sailing across the entire Islands of the BVI.
Around Anegada, Jost Van Dyke, Little and Big Tobago, big and little Tach, Norman Island and the chain of islands on that side Peter, salt, Cooper, Ginger island and back side of Virgin Gorda.
Obviously outside of trying to break a record for sailing around the most islands in a single day it will have to be a charitable cause.
As for our recent goal we’re just $3,090.00 from $30k and we have 5 more days before we close it off. It all adds up any support counts.
https://www.gofundme.com/.../gumption-amp-friends-school...