Hhhhmmmm, have to admit, the only criticism I have had over Jess' voyage has been that it does seem to be a little self-indulgent without raising money for a charity to mitigate it.
Just wonder how her siblings took to the notion of their parents pouring a LOT of money into their sister's venture whilst they remained onshore doing same old, same old. Must be a really tight, loving family.........my girls fight over EVERYTHING, despite being very loved and well adjusted

However, I guess there is the prospect, as discussed, of the opportunities that a trip like this presents. Maybe she'll put something back in for the time and effort she has received. Probably a lot more likely than the rich kids who have their 15K plus per year doled out for going to posh schools....not much of that goes back into society[}:)]...instead generally perpetuates the greed that dominates our world.
At the end of the day, wish her fair winds and no more knockdowns...that's gotta hurt!!
Go Jess