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From shredding waves to catching the wind with the optimist
On the 14 March we had the wonderful honour of inviting the 9mile surfing crew
Anchors Aweigh Again, Oranjekloof primary is sharing the joy of sail with more students
On the 12th and 13th of March we had the wonderful pleasure of welcoming Oranjekloof
Oranjekloof Primary: 5 & 6 March
Sparkling on the water, laughter echoing across the docks, today’s kids sailing programme was a
Dancing for joy!
We were blessed to have the beautiful dance group from Mannenberg visit The Little Optimist
2023 CHRISTMAS
In December we held our annual Teddy Bear Drive which was a huge success! Thank
South African Para-Athlete Darren Thomas Secures Bronze at Wodapalooza, Miami
The Great Optimist Race adaptive team member, Darren Thomas, makes us super proud by representing
Blikkiesdorp Football Club visits The Little Optimist
The wind was howling, but we still had fun! Blikkiesdorp FC showed us what teamwork
SA Boating Industry | Strong At Boatica 2023
Boatica Cape Town plays an important role in promoting the burgeoning blue economy, a sector
Private Sailing Lesson for 2 Children
In our interconnected world, it’s fascinating to hear diverse perspectives from individuals hailing from different
Grassy Park sailing crew clinches the Great Optimist Race for charity | News24
A Grassy Park sailor and his crew walked away as winners of the fourth Great
Surfpop Partnership
We believe in forming partnerships with other NGO’s. Surfpop is a surf school focused on
The Great Optimist Race: A Symbol of Hope and Unity on the Open Seas
BY OLIVER DANIELS | 4 NOVEMBER, 2023 The Great Optimist Race is an annual sailing
Grassy Park sailor wins big yet again
Byron Lukas | November 4, 2023 A Grassy Park sailor is riding a wave of
World’s ‘most inclusive’ sailing event reels in R250 000 for charity
Tauhira Ajam | 3 November, 2023 Saturday saw the fourth annual Great Optimist Race take
World’s “Most Inclusive” Race Raises R250,000 for Charity
By Staff Writer @GOODTHINGSGUY | 2 November, 2023 The 4th annual Great Optimist Race saw
Bonteheuwel Youth at Boatica Boat Show
The Bonteheuwel teenagers arrived nervously at the Boatica Boat show, V&A Waterfront, not sure what
Surfpop students learn a new skill at the Boatica Boat show – 29 October
These surfers learnt that sailing is just as fun as surfing when they visited The
Oranjekloof Moravian Primary School visit the Boatica Boat Show – 26 October 2023
Fifteen lucky winners of our Save The Ocean Competition visited The Little Optimist stand at
Astra Special School learners smiling all the way – 23 October 2023
We love each and every group that visit The Little Optimist Sailing Academy, but Astra
Meet the first all-adaptive team set to tackle Great Optimist Race
Tauhira Ajam | 23 October, 2023 Three novice sailors will demonstrate that being differently abled
