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Astra Special School MultiDay Program, 19 February 2026
On the 19th of February, we kicked off our very first multiday program for 2026

Laureus Fund Run, 17 February 2025
Little Optimist Crew Takes on the eXp Realty Fund Run! On the 17th of February,

A Beautiful Day Sailing with Yada Adventures, 17 February 2026
Yada Adventures came to sail with us, and it was a very special day. We

From the Himalayas to the Ocean: Trekking for The Little Optimist Trust
On the 19th of February 2026, I, Joanne Seymour, will be embarking on a 140km

Surgical Navigation Technology Family Day, 14 February 2026
What could be better than spending Valentine’s Day surrounded by love, laughter, and community? This

A Day with Vista Nova Special School, 12 February 2026
The Amazing Race! Yes, you read that, right 😄 We had the absolute privilege of

Ocean Optimist Experience, 2 December 2025
From sailing a Dinghy to stepping onto a Hunter, talk about a summer to remember.

Blue Health, big dreams: why the sea matters for young people
Building Futures with Small Boats Live now on our Clean Sailors podcast 🎧 Dear Sailors,

Christmas Teddy drop offs, 19 December 2025
Teddy Bear Drop-Off: Christmas With a Twist 🎄🧸 Christmas is usually filled with laughter, family

Family day with Laureus, 12 December 2025
A Day of Fun with Laureus at The Little Optimist We were happy to welcome

Little Optimist Year End, 9 December 2025
Pausing to Celebrate, Reflect, and Give Thanks As the year drew to a close, we

Bonteheuwel Sunday School, 6 December 2025
Talk about a year! We had the privilege of wrapping the year up with our

Kommetjie festival, 22 November 2025
This year’s Kommetjie Surf Festival – held on 22 November, brought together two incredible communities

Heideveld Grade 8 Boys Set Sail with The Little Optimist
A special day for the Grade 8 boys from Heideveld as they arrived at The

Oranjekloof Primary Multi Day, 3–6 November 2025
3 – 6 November was nothing short of magical! We had the absolute joy of

Optimists on the water | GroundUp
The Little Optimist Trust Sailing Therapy program gives over 1,600 children in Cape Town their

RMB Company Family Day, 12 October 2025
What a day to remember – RMB corporate family day! The sun was scorching hot

Heideveld Multiday Program, 6–10 October 202
Heideveld Multiday programme – Fears faced, challenges conquered. During the October school holidays, the kids

9 Miles, 7 October 2025
What was planned as a simple day out turned into an unforgettable experience for 56

Zeekoevlei JP21, 9 October 2025
Zeekoevlei sailing centre blog from Josh September with the JP 21 Foundation From the moment

Little Lions Fellowship, 8 October 2025
One of our amazing team members from The Little Optimist Sailing Academy recently participated in

Vista Nova Multiday Program, October 2025
🌊 Vista Nova Multi-Day Sailing Program — Day 1 to Day 3 Highlights 💙 The

Eros Special School, September 2025
A Day on the Water with Eros Special School Today was one of those truly
