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Bonteheuwel Group Sailing Therapy, 31 October 2026
We had a wonderful day welcoming a youth group to the Little Optimist Sailing Academy!

A Day of Sailing, Learning and Smiles at Hout Bay Yacht Club, 27 October 2026
The Little Optimist Trust had the pleasure of welcoming a wonderful group of 16 children

South African Sailing Association: Vote for The Little Optimist Trust!
by www.sailing.org.za A small South African charity with a big heart and an even bigger

Little Optimist Trust finalist hopes to widen sailing’s reach
by Yaeesh Collins, iol.co.za South Africa’s sailing community has an opportunity to gain international attention

Carmelita Group, 24 October 2026
On the 24th of October we had the pleasure of hosting the Carmelita Group at

World Sailing Awards 2026: South Africa, It’s Time to Get Behind the Little Optimist!
A small South African charity with a big heart and an even bigger mission is

Sailing Day, 24 October 2026
From Nervous to Excited! ⛵💙 On Saturday, we welcomed a mixed group of boys and

Reflections from the African Boating Conference, 20 and 21 October 2026
I recently had the privilege of attending the African Boating Conference, and what an eye-opening

A Day of Sailing and Smiles with Eros, 15 October 2026
On 15 October, we had the pleasure of welcoming a group of children from Eros

Delft Drill Squad, 10 October 2026
On the 10th of October we hosted a drill squad group from Delft Cheerleaders. They

EROS Sailing Therapy, 8 October 2026
We welcomed our new friends from Eros primary for a special sailing lesson filled with

Delft Cheerleaders, 3 October 2026
On the 3rd of October we had the pleasure of hosting the Delft Cheerleaders at

Heideveld Sailing Club, 2 October 2026
⛵ Sailing Club – 2 October On the 2nd of October, we welcomed six members

9Miles Project, 29 September 2026
9Miles brought a lovely group of boys and girls to come have a sail with

Train the Trainer Programme, 30 September 2026
Train the Trainer Programme 🌟. On 30 September 2026, we hosted our Train the Trainer

Mini Delft Cheerleaders at the Little Optimist Academy on Heritage Day, 24 September 2026
The Little Optimist Academy was filled with the amazing spirit of our young cheerleaders who

Heideveld kids outing on the Blue Train, 20 September 2026
“I just want to say a heartfelt thank you for the wonderful experience you gave

Central District Inclusive Education Summit, 12 September 2026
On the 12th of September our team had the opportunity to attend a substance abuse

World Duchenne Awareness Day, 7 September 2026
World Duchenne Awareness Day – A Day to Remember On 7 September, we celebrated World

A Day of Firsts, Sailing at Hout Bay, 9 September 2026
Two lucky students from Kronendal were recently given the opportunity of a lifetime — two

Eros Inspirational Day, 8 September 2026
We had the privilege of spending a beautiful day with the children at Eros Special

Carl’s Superstar Experience, 5 and 6 September 2026
A Weekend to Remember: Carl’s Superstar Experience Sometimes, a wish is about more than the

Delft Cheerleaders, 5 September 2026
🌊 A Saturday of Adventure, Fun & Teamwork at The Little Optimist ⛵️💙 This past

Woman’s Day Sanitary Drive: 19,432 Sanitary Pads Collected to Support Women in Need
During the months of July and August, The Little Optimist Trust in collaboration with HIIT Fitness