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On the 18th of August we had a meaningful day of learning, connection and growth

This Women’s Day was nothing short of spectacular. We had the privilege of volunteering at

Written by: Tauriq Hassen, sentinelnews.co.za Greg Bertish with Kronendal Primary School pupils. The Kronendal Primary

Vista Nova Inspiration Day – Learning to Fail, Learning to Sail 📚⛵ On the 23rd

On the eve of Mandela Day, we had the absolute privilege of welcoming the incredible

It’s the Last Day of the Multi-Day Program at Little Optimist! Our last day on

This July, we kicked off our Multi-day program with an unforgettable group of young people

What’s better than starting the school holidays at the Little Optimist Sailing Academy ⛵💙 We

I actually have no words to describe the past 7 months since receiving the news.

“Uncle Amir, when I come back for the 4th time, can you please make me

As we walked to the Academy with our friends from Marsh Memorial, one of the

This youth month, The Little Optimist Crew has been visiting ECD centers in the Masiphumelele

Have you ever experienced the kind of happiness that can not be put into words…

We Did It! The Little Optimist Trust Honoured by the International Olympic Committee What a

The day began with a light drizzle, but at the Little Optimist Sailing Academy, we

When the Soccer Buddyz traded a soccer tournament for a Regatta… that’s exactly what went

Another amazing day at the Hout bay yacht club where we invited a joyful bunch

Super exciting news!! Balance Catamarans joins The Little Optimist as a GOLD Sponsor. We are

“It’s those ‘thank you for today’ moments…” Most of them never get to see life

There’s a special kind of silence that happens when you know the answer… but don’t

Multi-Day Program at the Little Optimist 🌊⛵ Our time at the Little Optimist with the

When Heart Leads, Even Ice-Cold Water Can’t Stop You! This April, the Waterfront Canal became

Back to school means back to sailing, and what a joyful return it was for