ABOUT US
The General Botha Old Boys’ Association Bursary Fund promotes maritime education and training. We do this via raising
funds to provide financial assistance to formerly disadvantaged school going students at Lawhill Maritime Centre at Simon’s Town School. In addition, Tertiary Bursaries for Maritime Studies are awarded to selected students. An ongoing Mentorship and Outreach programme, in partnership with various organisations and supported by Captains of Industry from school through to employment,
is essential to the success of students who are part the program.
LATEST NEWS
August 2026
Swim for Life
charity swim
Take a look at the video of our kids when they were busy with the Swim for Life charity swim. They had to swim a lap of 100 meter in the sea. Even those who are new to swimming got involved and swam using buoyancy aides
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July 2026
The MSC regatta
Our Sail and Motor program is geared towards giving all our students as much opportunity as possible to be out on the water, meeting new people, new challenges and nurturing sea fever.
June 2026
NSRI week
Six participants in the Bursary Fund’s Sailing Programme were invited to take part in this annual two-day event. RCYC sponsored the team’s entry and loaned L 26 No. 3 Escape enabling this group to experience their first race in Table Bay.
June 2026
Fairship SA Marine Bursary Golf Day
Our Durban golf day, sponsored by Fairship fittingly had an all women team win. Well done ladies and happy Women’s Day to all our ladies.
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