Finding the optimistic within the pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has hit society, business and education at a speed that few could predict, and shaken foundations in ways that none could have anticipated. In the news, only a few items escape Covid-19 in the title. On social media it’s memes and fears about the virus. It’s hard for people to remain upbeat in the face of lockdowns, limited social contact and complex working conditions. Or is it? “Whatever you focus the most on, that’s what … [Read more...] about Create the space to implement positive outcomes in the midst of a global pandemic
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The Little Optimist heads to PE to inject us with hope and positivity. – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: The Little Optimist heads to PE to inject us with hope and positivity.: Greg Bertish will be at the PE Deep Sea Angling Club on Wednesday evening 6th March to share his incredible story of overcoming obstacles at all odds. The evening is about his inspirational documentary “Optimist”. He will no doubt be informing us of his book “The Little Optimist” and of his tremendous on-going fundraising efforts for a new … [Read more...] about The Little Optimist heads to PE to inject us with hope and positivity. – Featured Blog
So Close for Local Sailor
Since Sunday's start of the Optimist Selections Regatta being sailed from the Algoa Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) until Thursday the fleet of 30 Optimists has sailed 12 races. Port Elizabeth's hope for honours, Jesse Martin from ABYC, is currently in 5th place on 45 points - 24 points adrift of the leader, Ruben Heard from Kwazulu Natal and 5 points ahead of 6th placed Ryan Barnardo. The top five sailors will be selected to represent South Africa in New Zealand in December. Wednesday's sailing … [Read more...] about So Close for Local Sailor
Three Tie for Third Place
After the first day and two races sailing in the Optimist Dinghy Selections regatta currently being sailed out of the Algoa Bay Yacht Club in Port Elizabeth the results show three sailors on equal points for first place; Ryan Barnardo (Western Cape), Ruben Heard (Kwazulu-Natal) and Daniel Spratley (Western Cape). Thirty of South Africas top Under 16 sailors are sailing in the Optimist Selections regatta with the bulk of the sailors coming from the Western Cape. Seven girls are sailing amongst … [Read more...] about Three Tie for Third Place
