Thanks for posting this side of the story. I really understand what they are attempting to do. Personally I think this is a very dangerous undertaking and the risk of failure is high. Do you really want to bet your life?
I have had 3 near death experiences on the water and no longer want to try for a 4th I found it was not fun thinking you were going to drown and trying your utmost to stay alive. Risk needs to be managed.