Join us for an inspiring evening with Greg Bertish, a true hero who has overcome incredible challenges. After surviving two cardiac surgeries and spending 200 days in the hospital battling a tropical bacteria, Greg sailed an 8ft children's Optimist dinghy around the Cape of Storms in 2016. His journey raised $100,000 to paint and renovate the largest Children’s Hospital in the Southern Hemisphere, and his story is captured in the internationally acclaimed documentary, "OPTIMIST." Greg is raising money for the Little Optimist Project in South Africa while in California.

Philip Baum, Vice President of World Sailing, says, "Greg Bertish is an inspiration! His perpetual, restless energy to help young people has brought change and hope to countless lives. His personal journey and storytelling continue to produce goose bumps. South Africa and all sailors are blessed by his presence."

Inspirational Talk: My Hero & the Power Of the Ocean

A story of optimism, the ocean and the power of sailing. Greg’s unique talks, visionary mindset, and raw, powerful storytelling have inspired audiences around the world. His experiences of adventure, awards, failure, medical hardship, survival, and the incredible little heroes he has met along the way will leave you spellbound, optimistic, and inspired to be a better human being.

Wednesday, July 24th from 6 - 8 PM

Ticket sales are on a sliding scale. Please note that all proceeds will go towards the Little Optimist Trust and Spaulding Marine Center to continue providing education for youth on the water.