In the course of normal Coast Guard operations of course rescue is routine. This girl is WAY outside the main sea lanes where a vessel could rescue her (law of the Sea). This time of year the waves are routinely over 30 feet, the southern Indian Ocean is very cold and the currents unpredictable. This instance of “rescue” should have been prepared for. It is in no way a “routine” rescue. No problem with the cost of a rescue in normal circumstances. This is an underage child who cannot yet drive a car, or sign a contract, vote, drink... you name it. And there is no way she has enough sailing experience to do this deed. So, the world has to come rescue her. The voyage was poorly planned and poorly supported. The sea is not merciful. This is very much like rescuing stranded mountain climbers who expect an answer on their cell phone. Should not happen.
Please don't mention all of this to Joan or Arc....we might have to re-write a bit of Western European history...LOL
It's like jinxing a no-hitter.
You are running the risk of confusing the romantics here (Bravery! Daring! Adventure!) with the facts. They won’t like it nor do they care to be told about 30 foot seas and a 40 ft sailboat or hypothermia, etc. I want my children to have adventures, but nothing this stupid.