Paddle for Presents 28 November event
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More on the Cape Town International Boat Show 2019
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. Listen below
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‘Voice’ winner Craig Lucas to swop mike for Great Optimist Race boat
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 the V&A Waterfront tomorrow. His mission is to raise funds and awareness for charity. Lucas is an ambassador for The Justice Desk and is so
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South African shark-attack survivor sails to victory
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 Waterfront this Saturday. The Stellenbosch University student, who has a prosthetic leg, was first over the finish line in his Two Oceans Marine boat. He
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Disability not an impediment as Caleb Swanepoel wins Great Optimist boat race
Cape Town – 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 Waterfront on Saturday. The Stellenbosch University student, who has a prosthetic leg, was first over the finish line in his Two
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On the Yellow Couch: Josie Borain on competing in the Great Optimist Race
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 an acclaimed photographer.
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Bertish inspires little sailors
A special group of children experienced the joy of sailing, learned a few life lessons, and got a dose of inspiration at the Zeekoevlei Yacht Club on Saturday 6 April. Children with health challenges from the Reach For a Dream Foundation, as well as children from the 9 Miles Project, which works with youth in
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Celebs to hit the high seas for local good causes
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 high seas later this month for the annual Great Optimist Race in Cape Town. The competitors – including CapeTalk’s Pippa Hudson – will navigate the
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On the right tack by People’s Post
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 and community and non-profit organisations, including St Joseph’s Home, Reach for a Dream and 9Miles Project. Greg Bertish, the founder of Little Optimist, organised the
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