[Logic n' Reason]

I am given to understand that the Russians gave the pirates a perfectly good boat, with one day's provisions for all, a small sail, and one oar.

They also provided them with a plaque upon which was written, "Молитесь за ветра, но сохранить гребли к берегу." ("Pray for wind, but keep rowing to shore.")

Maybe they couldn't read Russian??

[SpinnerWebb]

I wonder if the Russians removed the zip-tie restraints from the pirates’ hands before loading them onto the boat?