The False Bay swimming project encompassed swims across False Bay, Cape Point, and Robben Island, a rare opportunity due to weather conditions, especially at Cape Point.

False Bay, 08.02.2024: False Bay is the largest natural bay in South Africa and one of the largest in the world, covering approximately 1000 km². Stretching along the eastern coast of the Cape of Good Hope natural reserve on the Cape Point peninsula to Cape Hangklip. On February 8th, Dina embarked on a 33km swim. Despite initially seeming like an ideal day, strong winds quickly arose, making the swim much more challenging than expected. The swim showcased the unpredictable, relentless nature of marathon swimming. Throughout the swim, Dina was accompanied by seals, dolphins, and even two whales. After 11 hours and 39 minutes, Dina reached the opposite shore.

With the successful crossing of False Bay, Dina became the 19th person in the world and the first person from Croatia to achieve this feat.

Cape Point, 14.02.2024: On February 14th, weather conditions permitted Dina to swim around Cape Point, a rare opportunity given that it's possible only a few days a year. Cape Point is the southernmost point of the Cape Peninsula, where many believe the cold Atlantic and warm Indian Oceans meet. The start, near the Cape of Good Hope, was daunting, fun, and impressive, requiring entry into two-meter waves. Passing around Cape Point was the most memorable part of Dina's swim. The view of the cliffs, lighthouse, and the thought that south lies nothing but Antarctica made it special. After encountering a bluebottle sting and enduring pain throughout, Dina reached the sandy beach after 2 hours and 17 minutes, proud and happy.

Robben Island, 19.02.2024: Despite knowing that the sea temperature had drastically dropped the day before the potential swim to Robben Island, from an average of 16°C to 12°C due to winds and currents from the Atlantic, Dina never hesitated. The sea seemed ideal, calm, and quiet before the start, hinting at currents. Dina embarked on the swim completely unburdened and happy for the chance to swim the Freedom Swim in honor of Nelson Mandela, who was imprisoned on the island for 18 years. As she entered the water, the temperature was 15°C, surprising everyone by occasionally rising, despite expectations of dropping. As Dina approached the finish, the currents became stronger, but she successfully navigated them, propelled by surfing waves, reaching Blouberg Beach after 7.4 km in 2 hours and 11 minutes.