On 3 March we began our Train the trainer with @9milesproject at the #thelittleoptimistsailingacademy

We explored ways to use sailing as a means to teach life lessons and promote growth mindset thinking and living.

9 Miles will be our first pilot site for Sailing Therapy

“Plan for the best, prepare for the worst.”

The @9milesproject team learned how to capsize and right and secure and re-sail their little optimist boats.

This is a critical skill that all our instructors must learn.

On the last day of onsite training for the @9milesproject team at the @littleoptimist #sailingtherapy Academy the crew left with certificates and medals and feeling totally inspired, empowered and optimistic, just like the 1000s of #marginalized children they will go on to teach and offer positive #mentalhealth intervention for.

Over the next few months they will train with our team and run #sailingthrulife programmes at their home base in #strandfonteintidalpool

This is going to be FANTASTIC!

Huge thanks to our partners who have made this journey and impact possible.

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