If there was flotilla I'd likely do it as a bucket list item and not be inclined to pay anything that wouldn't land me in jail.

What I would pay for is room for my junk (that doesn't sound quite right) on a motor vessel that was following along for safety and convenience. For me to do this it has to be a party!

Sailing across the stream on a beach cat is worthy of a bucket list even if I'm not racing.