BEYOND THE BUOY — SIGNED, PERSONAL, READY TO GIFT OR READ
For the first time, you can hold the full story of Lap the Lake in your hands — and not just the book, but the mementos, emotion, and legacy behind the swim. The Beyond the Buoy is available hand-signed for anyone who has been inspired by the journey, follows the story, or needs a push to chase something bigger than themselves.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Signed and Personalized Copy of Beyond the Buoy
Each book includes a custom handwritten message for every reader. Names, dedications, or short messages of encouragement can be requested, making every copy one-of-a-kind.
Handwritten Thank-You Letter
Every set includes a personal handwritten note from Jace expressing gratitude, encouragement, and the deeper meaning behind this story and accomplishment.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Beyond the Buoy is a raw, immersive memoir that invites readers into the five-month journey leading up to Jace’s 17-mile swim around Lake Wawasee — a challenge no one had ever completed before.
The book explores the training, the fear, the doubt, the emotional breaking points, and the breakthroughs that carried him around the shoreline. It is a story about depression, resilience, and choosing to fight for the life you want, one stroke at a time.
Written in a gritty and vulnerable narrative style, Beyond the Buoy makes readers feel as if they are right there in the kayak, witnessing every moment of the journey.
PERFECT FOR
• Athletes
• Anyone battling anxiety or depression
• Lake Wawasee locals and lake lovers
• Friends or family needing inspiration
• People who believe in overcoming adversity
• Readers who love true stories of endurance and grit
Beyond The Buoy Signed Copy
Jace Morgan is an ultra-endurance athlete, coach, and storyteller from Northern Indiana whose journey has been shaped by perseverance, grit, and a lifelong connection to Lake Wawasee. After battling years of depression, anxiety, and the pressure of trying to hold his life together in silence, Jace rebuilt himself through movement, discipline, and the daily fight to become someone he was proud of.
In September 2025, he became the first person in history to swim the full shoreline of Lake Wawasee — a 17-mile endurance swim known today as Lap the Lake. The experience transformed his life and inspired the creation of Beyond the Buoy, a raw, vulnerable memoir that pulls readers into the physical and emotional journey behind the accomplishment.
Jace uses his story to help others break through the dark places in their own lives. Whether it's through running, swimming, coaching, or storytelling, his mission is to show people that no matter where you start, it's never too late to choose a different direction.
Beyond the Buoy is his first published book and the foundation of a larger movement dedicated to mental health, resilience, and the belief that ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they refuse to quit.