Sailing students learn from the Italian Navy

fuad Esack|Published 1 year ago

Philisande Gwala, centre, with officers on bridge of the ship Navia Italia.

A group of our RCYC Sailing Academy students between the ages 18 to 23, hailing from areas as diverse as Khayelitsha, Masiphumelele, Cape Flats and Mitchell’s Plain, recently went to Italy for sailing and life skills training aboard a beautiful tall ship called the Navia Italia.

For Philisande Gwala, Jordan Mopp, Siwaphiwe Siboto, Asiphe Ganiso, Thokozile Lusawana, Buyekezwa Mthini, Ovayo Myira, Yolande Mayekiso and Yobanathi Klaas this was one of many firsts – a first flight, the first time overseas and possibly the first exposure to Italian culture.

Philisande Gwala, centre, with officers on bridge of the ship Navia Italia.

Ovayo Myira taken through a lifevest demonstration aboard the Navia Italia.

An aerial view of the Nave Italia upon which the youngsters sailed.

Asiphe Ganiso learning the all-important aspects rope work

Team-building activities with Admiral Giorgio Lazio from Navia Italia