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Learners from across the Western Cape are conquering their fear of the ocean, while improving

Cape Town – The Little Optimist Sailing Academy based at Battery Park at the V&A

Clarence speaks to Greg Bertish The Little Optimist Sailing Academy.

The Little Optimist Sailing Academy recently hosted Prestwich Street Primary School pupils who got to

Prestwich Primary School is our neighbour school in the inner city of Cape Town. The

Will’s Birthday party at The Little Optimist Academy is an experience that these sailors will

Fourteen very excited children arrived at The  Little Optimist Academy this Saturday for our Sailing

In February 2023 all the teams from The OCEAN RACE visited and supported and sailed

We were thrilled to pilot our unique Train The Trainer Course this Saturday. Seven eager

The Blikiesdorp Football Club experienced a different game with us today – sailing. They did

Looking for something new for your next school outing? Book your kids to be inspired

The smiling faces of Astra Special School graced us with their presence on Thursday. Thanks

The kids from Bonteheuwel brought us so much joy on Saturday! They brought the inner

We launched our revised Full Day Sailing Programme on Saturday, 27 May. This programme is

A group of enthusiastic young adults visited The Little Optimist Academy to learn about our

A group of young boxers joined us at The Little Optimist Academy for a fun filled visit to the aquarium and for sailing. They learnt about Ocean Health from Adrienne and Amir taught them how to tack and gybe. The prize giving is always a highlight with certificates, medals and a small soft toy to commemorate the day!

What has become a tradition, HIIT Fitness did an Easter Drive again this year –

RIP Terrance. We met young Terrance Maclaughlin in 2017 when he was just 10 years

On the 6th of April, The Little Optimist staff visited Maitland Cottage Orthopaedic Childrens Hospital

A netball team from Oasis brought their A-game to The Little Optimist Academy. It turns

A group of teenagers from Heideveld finally had the chance to visit the academy with