Wednesday June 21st 2017 Deep South Launch of the Little Optimist Book. Kommetjie SurfShop The evening was celebrated on the winter solstice – and the friendly faces of Kommetjie came out in their full winter gear to show their…
The Little Optimist Book Launch and Shark Spotters Fundraiser
Wednesday 31st May 2017 From lying in a hospital bed for months after being infected with a tropical bacteria which lead to two open heart surgeries, author Greg Bertish found the inspiration to write a children’s book aimed to inspire…
The Little Optimist Video | People Doing Good Part 1
By Christopher McCarthy Published on May 5, 2017 In April 2016 Greg Bertish sailed an 8 foot Children’s Optimist dinghy around the Cape of Storms. He crossed False Bay, rounded Cape Point and headed for Langebaan Lagoon on the wild…
Inspiring Afternoon Sending Wishes to Red Cross Patients
4 April 2017 – a day to be remembered… Painting the Red Cross Children’s hospital has been an incredible journey for the founder and ambassador of The Little Optimist – Greg Bertish. But today has got to be the most…
ISA PROMOTES GENDER EQUALITY FOR UPCOMING 2017 ISA WORLD STANDUP PADDLE AND PADDLEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP IN DENMARK
As the long-standing and sole governing body for SUP, the ISA continues the positive growth and development of the sport worldwide The International Surfing Association (ISA) has today announced that men and women will participate in equal numbers for the…
Paddle For Paw Charity Event
Paddle for the Paw fun family SUP day Join LEAPS and SUP Cape Town for a morning of family fun filled activities to raise funds to assist animals in the townships of Elands bay, Lamberts bay and Vredenberg areas. Date…
Cali The Sup Dog
Cali is living proof that the SUP’ing craze isn’t just for mankind, but for mankinds bestfriend. Looks like she is enjoying her owners new Coreban Edge as much as he is! Have fun Cali!
FESTIVE SEASON
Happy Holidays to all.. We will remain open for the holiday season but please take note of our office hours – On public holidays we will be closed. 28th December – 30th December: 09:00am – 14:00pm 3rd January – 6th…
Paddle 4 Presents Cape Town
Paddle4Presents 2016 – hosted by The Little Optimist and Warwick Wealth was a HUGE success. There were over 100 paddlers that donated over 400 Christmas presents and raised R15 000.00 for Friends of the Children’s Hospital Association The evening would…
Paddle 4 Presents JHB
I am pleased to say that many kids will be thrilled with getting their Christmas presents, as Paddle 4 Presents in JHB was a great success. Thank you to everyone who made an effort in making a child smile this Christmas.