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South Africans paddle to bring some Christmas cheer
Christmas will be a little more cheerful for the patients at the Red Cross Children’s

Greg on the loose in Amsterdam!
Greg Bertish, founder and Ambassador of The Little Optimist Trust was honoured to receive the

The Great Optimist Race PR exceeds R4.5 Million!
PR exceeds R4.5 million! The second edition of The Great Optimist Race had PR coverage
Dame Awards – That’s what we do!
THATS WHAT WE DO! Thank you @metstrade @raiamsterdam and @dameawards Thank you @twooceansmarine @ullman_sails @italtilesa

Thank you from Reddam School
Once again – a huge thank you. It was amazing having you talk at our

Smooth sailing at the Optimist Sailing Academy
At The Little Optimist Trust we are passionate about sailing therapy and our presence at
The Great Optimist Race
https://thelittleoptimisttrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/The-Great-Optimist-Race-video.mp4

More on the Cape Town International Boat Show 2019
Pippa in conversation with Greg Bertish, a big wave surfer, a sailor, a lifesaver, and

‘Voice’ winner Craig Lucas to swop mike for Great Optimist Race boat
Cape Town – Voice SA season 2 winner Craig Lucas will swop his microphone for

South African shark-attack survivor sails to victory
Shark-attack survivor Caleb Swanepoel showed disability is no match for determination when he claimed the

Disability not an impediment as Caleb Swanepoel wins Great Optimist boat race
Cape Town – Shark attack survivor Caleb Swanepoel showed disability is no match for determination

On the Yellow Couch: Josie Borain on competing in the Great Optimist Race
Joining Pippa on the yellow couch is Josie Borain, a woman who’s enjoyed success on

Bertish inspires little sailors
A special group of children experienced the joy of sailing, learned a few life lessons,

Celebs to hit the high seas for local good causes
CapeTalk’s Pippa Hudson is one of the celebrities taking part in this year’s Great Optimist

On the right tack by People’s Post
Youngsters took part in a sailing therapy day held at Zeekoevlei Yacht Club. Sailing experts

South African kids shown the ropes at sailing therapy day
Children from a variety of Cape Town charity groups experienced the joy of sailing for

Thank you on behalf of St Joseph’s Home
We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the opportunity you have given to

FREE movie night at The V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre
FREE movie night at The V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre
Friday 04 OCTOBER 2019
18h30pm




