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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
‘Inspire week’ – find out more
A BIG thank you to HIIT Fitness for joining forces with The Little Optimist Trust
Little Optimist receives international charity award
Dutch exhibition group METSTRADE has chosen Cape Town charity campaigner Greg Bertish and his team
How sailing helps navigate life
Published on March 26th, 2019 by Lea Maxwell, thriveglobal.comWhen I signed up for sailing school at
Running to deliver the Easter Eggs!
“Little Dewayne Pieters’s face lit up as the shinny medal was placed around his neck.”
A Man With Heart | The Greg Bertish Story
Greg Bertish is well-known for his passion and determination to help and support children who
Review – Thanks for the difference you are making!
Hi Greg You did a talk at my daughter’s school yesterday and she couldn’t stop
Charity Sailing Day Report
Charity Sailing Day Report
With a light breeze and plenty of sunshine, The Little Optimist was in perfect condition to meet our 30 special guests and introduce them to the magic of sailing.