Our four students are having a fantastic learning experience in Spain. Many thanks to Mr Phil Wade, Mrs Anne Wade and all the Marine Inspirations supporters who made this trip possible… they are: A2B Projects Yacht “Mirage” Captain Colin Richardson. Capt James Gilmour Captain Nick Jackson Captain Mark McDowell – Super Yacht References. Captain Clive […]
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Between 2014 and 2019, Marine Inspirations successfully brought maritime students from under-served communities in South Africa to Palma de Mallorca in Spain, offering them a life-changing experience and nurturing their maritime dreams by introducing them the superyacht industry. These trips are back on after a brief postponement in 2020-2022 as a result of COVID. The […]
Alexander Owen shares the story of an initiative that gives South African students the opportunity to learn about the superyacht industry in Palma de Mallorca … Four Grade 12 students, Liyabona Njingolo, from the Royal Cape Yacht Club, alongside, Simamkele Ntingiso, Nhlakanipho Lebengu and Liqhawe Mdoda from the Lawhill Maritime Centre at Simon’s Town School, […]
In 2024, Lawhill and the Cape Coastal Rowing Club (CCRC) will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Lawhill/CCRC “Learn to Row” programme. The programme has grown from strength to strength over the years, with Lawhill providing the enthusiastic rowers and CCRC members volunteering as coaches and providing their personal boats for use by Lawhill students. […]
Colin Richardson is captain of the 54 meter Feadship “Mirage” – and the man who has forever changed the lives of Lawhill alumni, Lutho Thomas and Janoel Meyer by giving them permanent employment in the industry. He attended Simon’s Town School from 1976 to 1983/4 (he thinks…;-)) and then we moved to Fish Hoek High where […]
Top American rowing coach, Kevin Harris, will be joining Arshay Cooper on his visit to Cape Town at the end of May. Harris and Cooper will spend time coaching rowers from the UWC and the CCRC/Lawhill Rowing Clubs They will also officially name and christen boats bought with funds donated to the CCRC/Lawhill Rowing Club […]
Nine maritime students – three females and six males – from the Lawhill Maritime Centre at Simon’s Town School have become the school’s first students to qualify as SAMSA-accredited E-Class Day Skippers. This industry-recognised, national qualification gives Siphosethu Libalele (Gr 12), Afikamathemba Mbaso (Gr 11), Nqobile Kuzwayo (Gr 12), Anele May (Gr 12), Juvandre Williams […]
Applications to join our Gr10-Gr12 Maritime Studies programme are now open to all South African students in Gr9. Please note qualifying criteria. We are looking for high achievers and youth with an interest in maritime. More details in our January to March 2022 newsletter on the link below…. https://mailchi.mp/0251339d44fd/newsletter-record-breaking-results-new-maritime-talent-and-more https://mailchi.mp/cd1ce3a0b653/maritime-studies-application-information-for-current-grade-9s
In November 2021, Mr Brian Ingpen – the driving force behind our maritime programme and a man who has made a significant and positive impact on many young lives – received the National Order of the Baobab Silver Award from President Cyril Ramaphosa for his contribution to education. More than two decades ago, Mr Ingpen […]
WIN A 3 HOUR SUNSET CRUISE FOR UP TO 10 PEOPLE ABOARD THE LUXURY 60ft PRINCESS MOTOR YACHT OCEAN PRINCESS. All you need do is purchase a ticket for R500. Please note there are only 60 tickets available and even if you don’t win, you will be supporting a most worthwhile cause – maritime education. Click […]