Nautical History

Goree Challenge I (5 miles), boat was christened John Paul the Great. On World AIDS Day 2004, His Holiness granted a audience and blessed Victor at the Vatican.
The "Berth" of John Paul the Great (communication/ sleeping section on boat) was name most respectfully in honor of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.
Paddle for HIV/AIDS 2003(365 miles) was a tribute to United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan. The Secretary General's steadfast advocacy for HIV/AIDS is unwavering. As his daily duties flucuates with all the major crisis...HIV/AIDS elimination remains paramount to him.

A commemorative journal was complied with letters from United Nations Member States and USA Elected Officials.
During Paddle for HIV/AIDS 2002 (300 miles), United Nations member states sent "soil" / "sand" which was combined with the "dust" from Ground Zero via Local 79 - NYC Laborers and was simultaneously released into the Atlantic Ocean as a Tribute to the Heroes and Victims of September 11th.
At the conclusion of Paddle for HIV/AIDS 2002, Mooney carried his canoe to St. Pauls Chapel via the Brooklyn Bridge. At St. Pauls Chapel he 'docked' his canoe as a lasting tribrute.

After speaking with Noksi Johnson's adopted Mother, Paddle for HIV/AIDS 2001, (180 miles) would be dedicated to her son. Nkosi Johnson became a worldwide symbol for HIV/AIDS activism. His simplicity for advocating HIV/AIDS issues was unparalleled.

On the morning of the United Nations Special Session on HIV/AIDS, Mooney began his annual journey from the 23rd Street Marina, New York City.
In the inaugural Paddle for HIV/AIDS 2000, (30 miles), this event was a tribute to Cardinal O'Connor for his compassion on HIV/AIDS.

For that, Victor Mooney pledged to Paddle in New York City waterways in a effort to continue the legacy of Cardinal O'Connors compassion for HIV/AIDS.

	Goree Challenge I (5 miles), boat was christened John Paul the Great. On World AIDS Day 2004, His Holiness granted a audience and blessed Victor at the Vatican.
	The "Berth" of John Paul the Great (communication/ sleeping section on boat) was name most respectfully in honor of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.
	Paddle for HIV/AIDS 2003(365 miles) was a tribute to United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan. The Secretary General's steadfast advocacy for HIV/AIDS is unwavering. As his daily duties flucuates with all the major crisis...HIV/AIDS elimination remains paramount to him. A commemorative journal was complied with letters from United Nations Member States and USA Elected Officials.
	During Paddle for HIV/AIDS 2002 (300 miles), United Nations member states sent "soil" / "sand" which was combined with the "dust" from Ground Zero via Local 79 - NYC Laborers and was simultaneously released into the Atlantic Ocean as a Tribute to the Heroes and Victims of September 11th. At the conclusion of Paddle for HIV/AIDS 2002, Mooney carried his canoe to St. Pauls Chapel via the Brooklyn Bridge. At St. Pauls Chapel he 'docked' his canoe as a lasting tribrute.
	After speaking with Noksi Johnson's adopted Mother, Paddle for HIV/AIDS 2001, (180 miles) would be dedicated to her son. Nkosi Johnson became a worldwide symbol for HIV/AIDS activism. His simplicity for advocating HIV/AIDS issues was unparalleled. On the morning of the United Nations Special Session on HIV/AIDS, Mooney began his annual journey from the 23rd Street Marina, New York City.
	In the inaugural Paddle for HIV/AIDS 2000, (30 miles), this event was a tribute to Cardinal O'Connor for his compassion on HIV/AIDS. For that, Victor Mooney pledged to Paddle in New York City waterways in a effort to continue the legacy of Cardinal O'Connors compassion for HIV/AIDS.