Corrected entry: Parasailing Ben and Erik was in a hurry to release themselves from the suddenly emptied boat headed towards the skerry. Nothing would have happened to them if they had decided to stay attached. When the boat had come to a rest they could have floated down and looked for something that could have helped them. Perhaps a satellite phone, flares or a life raft?
lionhead
30th Jul 2018
Correction: The danger was landing in the water strapped to the para-sail and harness, which would have definitely meant drowning. Detaching themselves means they have the time to steer for land, whilst they still have altitude.
lionhead