Uh oh, its getting softer and softer all the time. Now it seems he only
appears to intend to sail within hailing distance of his "illegally" high
powered VHF.

It's so powerful it will also allow us to take pictures of the boat at the
Islands!

Your credibility dictates that radio contact is not enough, nor are pictures.
Only confirmation by Bill of an Alien sighting will suffice at this point, and
that needs backup of photographic evidence of the meeting to allay any concerns
that you will have Sudzy bribe him. But first, get to the route planning that
Mooron is leading you by the nose to.