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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
Generation School Talk review
Dear Greg, Here is a small review/reference: Thankyou Greg for visiting our school and inspiring
Optimist Sailing SA team
Well done Optimist Sailing SA team keep up the good work! Well done Sean Kavanagh
Getting ready for The Great Optimist Race
We are getting ready and ship shape for #thegreatoptimistrace 2019. Huge prep and boat fixing and beautifying
Feedback on Cape Town DAS Conference
Dear Greg In the speed at which life passes us by, its fleeting moments that
Thank you for the books!
Thank you so much for the books! The children enjoyed the time spent with Greg
Story Telling
Storytelling is what we do …. thank you. Surfer and sailor, Greg Bertish wrote a
PLEASE HELP US PUT A ROOF OVER THESE LITTLE KIDS’ HEADS
Kholeka Hanise is a passionate teacher and caregiver who started the Umthawelanga Educare in 2002
OHS Recovery and Surfing
Hi Greg, Just had OHS to stick in an artificial aortic valve…. I found your
NSRI Movie night success
The NSRI base in Kommetjie hosted the Little Optimist for a fantastic movie night and
The Little Optimist Trust Colouring competition – Daniel Bekker
Good Morning Cara I trust that this mail finds you well. My son Daniel Bekker
Grateful for HIIT donation
Dear Little Optimist Team Anisha and her family are overwhelmed by the generosity of the
Langebaan Primary School – book review
As I read this beautiful illustrated book I had goosebumps as I followed the journey
Thank you – Topolino Pre Primary School
23 July 2019 Dear Greg On behalf of Topolino Pre-Primary at Pikkieland I would like