The South African Jewish Maritime League is a

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organisation in South Africa. Established in 1938, it is constitutionally constrained to

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related activities, with a focus on

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. The objective of the founders was to establish much needed maritime activity in

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where the pioneers were considered to be almost devoid of maritime experience. JML projects have included: * Establishing a Nautical College in Akko in 1965. * Acquiring and sailing a former South African-based whaling ship renamed the "Drom Afrika" from South Africa to Israel in 1948. This was said to be the first vessel in the newly established State of Israel's fleet. * Bringing out combined groups of Arab and Jewish children from Israel to South Africa in "Sailing Together" projects. * Providing maritime-related study bursaries. * Donation of yachts placed at various yacht clubs throughout the Western Cape, South Africa, to enable local youths of all races to have access to sailing. * Providing maritime instruction and sail training to deserving applicants. * Assisting local youth training institutions. * Participating in larger joint projects with other organisations, including Izivunguvungu, SASLA, and Cape Windjammers Education Trust. * Assisting young South Africans from a disadvantaged background to access sailing and other maritime activities.

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South African Jewish Maritime League

References

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