After battling a life-threatening bacterial illness, which saw him spend nearly 200 days in the hospital, Greg Bertish’s journey of recovery was fuelled by optimism and a deep connection to…
Thanks to mermaids in Plettenberg Bay, NGO Shark Spotters were able to purchase a new set of wheels that’ll help their marine conservation missions mobilise and reach more young people…
The Little Optimist Trust has set a new challenge, encouraging people from across the globe to join in keeping hope afloat! Cape Town, South Africa (22 October 2024) –…
The local NGO, The Little Optimist Trust, has received a major boost thanks to being awarded funding by the International Olympic Committee. Cape Town, South Africa (15 August 2024)…
An extensive renovation project co-ordinated by Cape Town charity The Little Optimist Trust means that the learners at Montana’s Astra School for physically disabled children now have access to sparkling…
Greg Bertish’s sailing documentary “Optimist” has been selected to debut at the Cape Town Adventure Film Festival. Cape Town, South Africa (10 April 2024) – A Capetonian ocean and…
The 4th annual Great Optimist Race saw 70 skippers help raise R250,000 for charities, including A New Breath, Project Flamingo, CANSA and Jumping Kids to name a few. Cape…
The Great Optimist Race will be boasting an inspiring adaptive sailing team for the first time this year and they are all excited to take on this popular boat race….
The annual charity fundraiser for the Little Optimist Trust is taking place in late October and as always, it’s a fun event for the grownups to give back. Cape…
The Little Optimist Sailing Academy recently hosted Prestwich Street Primary School pupils who got to learn to sail in a newly donated boat. Cape Town, South Africa (02 August…
