Tue 23 Feb 2016 – The Little Optimist competes and completes the Brians Kayak Naish Downwind Dash. 10 km from Milnerton to Blouberg in 15 to 20 knot winds.1 hour and 13 minutes of fantastic runs and and down wind cruising and practicing for the big adventure.Top speed recorded 6.6 knots – The Little Optimist on

Greg Bertish and the little optimist are proud to be working closely with National sea Rescue to help promote their water wise program and their amazing Safe-Trx app. See the videos and the adventures of the little optimist HERE

Greg Bertish – ” I was out racing 50 foot carbon fiber super maxi yachts. Some of the fastest race boats in Africa like Nitro and Vulcan Racing. Their top speed on the day 25 knots.  Mine 5.3 knots.But a little Optimist has a HUGE heart, and never gives up. What an awesome day out

Greg Bertish breaks it all down…

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The Adventures Of The Little Optimist : 30 knots, fast, scary, fun! COMING SOON The Ocean Adventure, the Kids book, the Great Optimist Race DONATE HERE

The Little Optimist goes on another adventure and sails to the mouth of the Berg River. It was a HOT day in January, and due to some car problems and no way home that day, we launched just up from Veldrift and sailed SW past Port Owen, Laaiplek and to where the Berg River meets