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Back to school means back to sailing, and what a joyful return it was for

There’s no better way to start a Saturday morning than with a sky full of

Have you ever seen someone sail an Optimist… blindfolded… with a balloon tied on?! Well,

​Term 2 has just begun, and we kicked it off by welcoming our friends from

⚽⛵ We had a fun day with a group of soccer girls who came to

🌊 The children from Heideveld had a very special day in Hout Bay. For many

Day 3 was filled with excitement from the moment the group arrived. The learners came

When we say “The Little Optimist Sailing Academy” is where the vibes are, we mean

On the 17th of March, we had the absolute privilege of spending the day with

Yoh! This place is beautiful, look at the buildings, and all these big boats. Even

On the first day of our multi-day program, we welcomed the Vista Nova group, and

As part of our Inspiration Day visit at Astra Special School, The Little Optimist crew

On the 19 February 2026, Joanne Seymour began a 140km, 14-day trek to Everest Base

On the last Saturday of February, The Little Optimist Sailing Academy was where the vibes

On the 19th of February, we kicked off our very first multiday program for 2026

Little Optimist Crew Takes on the eXp Realty Fund Run! On the 17th of February,

Yada Adventures came to sail with us, and it was a very special day. We

On the 19th of February 2026, I, Joanne Seymour, will be embarking on a 140km

What could be better than spending Valentine’s Day surrounded by love, laughter, and community? This

The Amazing Race! Yes, you read that, right 😄 We had the absolute privilege of

From sailing a Dinghy to stepping onto a Hunter, talk about a summer to remember.

Building Futures with Small Boats Live now on our Clean Sailors podcast 🎧 Dear Sailors,

Teddy Bear Drop-Off: Christmas With a Twist 🎄🧸 Christmas is usually filled with laughter, family

A Day of Fun with Laureus at The Little Optimist We were happy to welcome