Romeo Tango
I think this report gives a reality to what is miles away from the snug pontificating in front of a computer as well as miles away from a snug and warm cockpit 2-3000 feet above a flat looking sea with pretty whitecaps.
If you are going to fly especially piston singles over the sea safeguard yourself as much as possible and do not play Russian Roulette.
Go into a room with a number of exits and there is a way out! Go into a room with no exits and your only door slams locked and you are stuck.
Or never do anything in aviation without an out!!!
Pace