You should read this girls blog for a little insight.
While I agree as a sailor myself with Ian about the Southern Ocean and think she should have taken a longer more northerly path that is the only issue I have with any of this.
I guess my standards and ideas are dated.
You in post 118:Indeed this young lady with all the equipment, training and such was taking less risk than many 16 year olds take everyday driving while texting or distracted by friends in 4000 pound machines going 60 MPH.