Why can't YOU understand that because of a selfish desire on her part, a lot of people were at risk to save her, including the Captain that fell overboard in rough seas.
What you advocate is indulging a child in an expensive pursuit just so she can say she did it.
The fishing boat was already at sea. The risk was not significantly greater than what it would be while they were making their living. If anything they should be compensated for lost time.