FTDK....
And why every VFR BFR should include some IF checking, not to encourage SIFR but to check them out, and also show its not as easy as it might seem.
HH.... Agreed and not sure if they had a G296 or similar to use, but in that scenario, engage the A/P and fly at 1000 off the coast and follow the map with the heading bug, and call ATC for help. Not likely to hit any Tall Ships, nor any IFR a/c either. Probably another few miles it was VMC again.
Of course if over steep rising country you had best hope you can outclimb any high density objects
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Easy for us to say from the comfort of our longes, but that is exactly what I would be doing if I managed to get myself in that pickle.
J