BEYOND THE BUOY HOLIDAY GIFT SET — SIGNED, PERSONAL, READY TO GIFT
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 Holiday Gift Set is a limited-edition, hand-signed collection built for anyone who has been inspired by the journey, follows the story, or needs a push to chase something bigger than themselves. Every set arrives in a custom Beyond the Buoy/Lap The Lake gift box, and ready to give.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
1. 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.
2. Autographed 4x6 Photo from the Lap the Lake Swim
A high-quality printed photo taken during the historic swim around Lake Wawasee. Each one is signed by Jace and captures a moment from the start of the swim. A moment in time while becoming the first person to swim the full shoreline of the lake.
3. Limited Edition Sticker Pack
The gift set includes a curated pack of commemorative stickers: Lap the Lake 2025, Team BTR Crew, and Lake Wawasee series stickers. These stickers are exclusive to this holiday gift run.
4. 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.
5. Ready-to-Gift Packaging
Each gift set is wrapped with a red ribbon inside a custom Beyond the Buoy box. Simply remove it from the mailer and it is ready to give — no additional wrapping required.
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
A MEANINGFUL GIFT
This is not a mass-produced bundle. There are only 50 total being made and they will sell out fast. Each set is handcrafted, personal, and created to carry meaning. It is part of Jace’s legacy and serves as a reminder that anyone can rise above their hardest seasons. Gift a story that inspires change and courage.
Beyond The Buoy | Gift Set
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.
