Jack,
Somehow you got two different people's quotes combined into one quote, which is very confusing.

But in answer to your question about why do anything? I'm just saying,it is possible to cross the Gulf Stream and go to Mexico or to the Bahamas without ending up in jail. It's not like going to Cuba is some some major sailing accomplishment. It is more of a political accomplishment (if you can get permission), and a political statement if you do it without permission.