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2021 Sailing Therapy

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Post published:25/02/2021
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The Little Optimist Sailing Therapy Program is fun, educational and inspiring. We bring the sailing to the kids! At hospitals, schools or even a tidal pool. The program allows kids…

The Little Optimist Global Challenge | A Huge Success

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Post published:03/11/2020
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From ages two to 82, South Africans of all ages, shapes and sizes took to the water in the Little Optimist Global Challenge. Dams, swimming pools and even fish tanks hosted…

Feeding isolated families in Elands Bay

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Post published:19/08/2020
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On 14 August families living is very isolated rural areas of Elands Bay received much appreciated food parcels and a treat of hot chocolate from Importers Coffee.

Wielie Walie Kleuter Skool were treated to a host of surprises

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Post published:19/08/2020
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On the 12th of August Wielie Walie Kleuter Skool were treated to a host of surprises. The Little Optimist books in Afrikaans Stationary sets – sponsored by Mandela Day doantions…

CATalyst for doing good!

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Post published:28/06/2020
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We LOVE being the CATalyst for doing good! This awesome (slightly angry looking) cat donated by @rogzwhq is on his way north. He has a bunch of toys and books donated…

Sport SA Daily Diary chats to sailer & big wave surfer, Greg Bertish

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Post published:23/06/2020
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How did this happen .....?Who is this guy ......?How can he say that ......?Is this REAL or FAKE .....?You decide .............Two Oceans Marine ManufacturingUllman Sails South AfricaItaltile

Teaching surfing skills to the 9 miles project kids in Elands Bay

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Post published:19/06/2020
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Such a cool day inspiring, educating and teaching surfing skills to the @9milesproject kids in Elands Bay; with @mattbromleysurf , @jameslowe783 , @nigel_savel and @gregbertish ; with the help of…

Covid -19 – The Little Optimist Sails on

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Post published:16/06/2020
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The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown has been an enormous blow to our country and the economy, leaving no person untouched. We at the Trust are aware of the enormous…

Thank you Bertish brothers

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Post published:14/01/2020
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Dear Bertish Brothers Thank you so much for your delightful donation of Christmas gifts. Your donation was greatly appreciated and what a treat for our patients who are so grateful and…

Butterfly Kiddies Care Centre

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Post published:21/11/2019
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Thank you from Reddam School

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Post published:05/11/2019
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Once again – a huge thank you. It was amazing having you talk at our school. We are still looking at a way to get a donation towards your organisation…

Paddle for Presents 28 November event

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Post published:25/10/2019
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Come and join us on the 28 November!

More on the Cape Town International Boat Show 2019

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Post published:22/10/2019
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Pippa in conversation with Greg Bertish, a big wave surfer, a sailor, a lifesaver, and the founder of theLittle Optimist Trust and organiser of this race. Please listen below

‘Voice’ winner Craig Lucas to swop mike for Great Optimist Race boat

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Post published:22/10/2019
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Cape Town – Voice SA season 2 winner Craig Lucas will swop his microphone for a boat when he sails an Optimist (children’s dinghy) in the Great Optimist Race at…

South African shark-attack survivor sails to victory

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Post published:21/10/2019
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Shark-attack survivor Caleb Swanepoel showed disability is no match for determination when he claimed the Great Optimist Race winner title for the second year in a row at the V&A…

On the Yellow Couch: Josie Borain on competing in the Great Optimist Race

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Post published:18/10/2019
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Joining Pippa on the yellow couch is Josie Borain, a woman who’s enjoyed success on both sides of the camera, initially as South Africa’s first international supermodel, then later as…

Celebs to hit the high seas for local good causes

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Post published:11/10/2019
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CapeTalk's Pippa Hudson is one of the celebrities taking part in this year's Great Optimist Race in Cape Town. Dozens of celebrities and medical survivors will be taking to the…

On the right tack by People’s Post

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Post published:09/10/2019
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Youngsters took part in a sailing therapy day held at Zeekoevlei Yacht Club. Sailing experts were on hand to show them the ropes. Children who participated hailed from various homes…

South African kids shown the ropes at sailing therapy day

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Post published:08/10/2019
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Children from a variety of Cape Town charity groups experienced the joy of sailing for the first time at the Zeekoe Vlei Yacht Club this weekend. Reach for a Dream,…

FREE movie night at The V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre

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Post published:30/09/2019
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FREE movie night at The V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre Friday 04 OCTOBER 2019 18h30pm

Generation School Talk review

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Post published:17/09/2019
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Dear Greg, Here is a small review/reference: Thankyou Greg for visiting our school and inspiring the children. The children were immediately captivated with your warmth and gentle way. Your passion…

Optimist Sailing SA team

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Post published:03/09/2019
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Well done Optimist Sailing SA team keep up the good work! Well done Sean Kavanagh who came in 4th place – we are so proud. Follow the link toe todays…

Getting ready for The Great Optimist Race

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Post published:03/09/2019
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We are getting ready and ship shape for #thegreatoptimistrace 2019. Huge prep and boat fixing and beautifying being done by our amazing experts @johnhishin @drumbeatphotography @capetownsportphotography Zeekoe Vlei Yacht ClubMassive thanks guys. …

Feedback on Cape Town DAS Conference

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Post published:30/08/2019
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Dear Greg In the speed at which life passes us by, its fleeting moments that matter. Your presentation brought life in all its humility, strength, weakness and resilience and our…

Thank you for the books!

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Post published:30/08/2019
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Thank you so much for the books! The children enjoyed the time spent with Greg and JP on Monday and we started distributing the other books to our reading clubs…

PLEASE HELP US PUT A ROOF OVER THESE LITTLE KIDS’ HEADS

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Post published:23/08/2019
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Kholeka Hanise is a passionate teacher and caregiver who started the Umthawelanga Educare in 2002 to educate and empower the children in her pocket of Mfuleni, Khayelitsha. The school has…

Anisha is on the move!

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Post published:21/08/2019
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The Little Optimist Trust Colouring competition – Daniel Bekker

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Post published:19/08/2019
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Good Morning Cara I trust that this mail finds you well. My son Daniel Bekker is completely blown away by Greg's story (he visited Kendridge earlier this week) my son…

Grateful for HIIT donation

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Post published:01/08/2019
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Dear Little Optimist Team Anisha and her family are overwhelmed by the generosity of the HIIT fitness gym team. They send their grateful thanks. This is a fantastic donation and…

Langebaan Primary School – book review

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Post published:27/07/2019
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As I read this beautiful illustrated book I had goosebumps as I followed the journey and challenges of the little Optimist. Our children will be enthralled by this creative book…

‘Inspire week’ – find out more

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Post published:16/07/2019
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A BIG thank you to HIIT Fitness for joining forces with The Little Optimist Trust for their birthday month. Why don’t you challenge your company or suppliers to do something…

Little Optimist receives international charity award

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Post published:15/07/2019
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Dutch exhibition group METSTRADE has chosen Cape Town charity campaigner Greg Bertish and his team at the Little Optimist Trust as the 2019 recipient of the DAME global charity award.…

Young patients treated to movie – Tygerburger News

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Post published:28/06/2019
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How sailing helps navigate life

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Post published:07/06/2019
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Published on March 26th, 2019 by Lea Maxwell, thriveglobal.comWhen I signed up for sailing school at the age of 43, I had never been on a sailboat. I agreed to do…

Running to deliver the Easter Eggs!

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Post published:25/05/2019
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“Little Dewayne Pieters’s face lit up as the shinny medal was placed around his neck.” The Harfield Harriers runners and the little Optimist team visited the Maitland Orthopaedic Hospital on…

Greg Bertish – speaker profile

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Post published:22/05/2019
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Review – Thanks for the difference you are making!

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Post published:15/05/2019
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Hi GregYou did a talk at my daughter’s school yesterday and she couldn’t stop talking about it yesterday afternoon!Thanks for the difference you are making!Irene Van Schalkwyk

Charity Sailing Day Report

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Post published:10/05/2019
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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.

East Coast Roadshow

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Post published:01/04/2019
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Early March 2019 The Little Optimist Trust completed a Fantastic East Coast Roadshow, in partnership with the NSRI. This fundraising trip raised more than R35 000 for the NSRI and our…