Our biggest Dream

Ship: Johann Smidt
Date: 04.02.2026
Position: near the coast of Cuba
Nautical Position: 22°57,1’N & 084°39,4’W
Etmal: 151 nm
Total: 7647 nm

The morning was as normal as every day at sea, with the exception that the waves were much more relaxed today than during the last few days.

After an exciting round of “Tempel des Schreckens” and a delicious lunch, everyone recovered the sails. You may not believe it, but really everybody worked as fast as they could, because after that a big, big dream came true: Our first swimming stop with thousands of meters of water below us.

The ladder was lowered and the body catchers were thrown out together with the rescue ring. Then it started: The first jump into this crystal-clear, still untouched water, an indescribable feeling!

The sun’s rays were reflected on the surface and everyone really enjoyed this special swimming stop, which may even have been our last one.

Then the sails had to be set again and we prepared everything for the upcoming stormy winds. Hungry from swimming, jumping and the sailing work, we could enjoy wonderful Kaiserschmarrn with applesauce!

Some of us got the great opportunity to climb up the boat. From there, they could watch the beautiful sunset.

The day was slowly coming to an end. First dinner came, then an interesting pathway about mangroves and then some played the popular game “Tempel des Schreckens” until late in the evening.

Greetings:

Sophie: Haha, ich schreibe jetzt doch Grüße:) Ich habe jetzt doch beim Badestop gebadet mit über 2000 m Tiefe:)
Groetjes aan Emmy en Anita❤️

Lotta: Hallo meine Mama!! Around a week ago I received a surprise gift that left me overjoyed (you must remember; I had been talking about it for a couple months now). I can’t believe it’s already February! I swam in the middle of the ocean today. Hope you’re having a good day despite the cold. I love you so much!! Tell my dearest shrimp that I am thinking of her nonstop.

Ruby: Hallo, hab‘ euch lieb <3