Well, he was just interviewed by the press live on TV after getting back to the U.S. just now. He stated his rescue was covered financially by the Chilean Government. He stated something to the effect that rescues everywhere are financially covered by the governments of the countries that carry them out.

I agree he was well equipped. Good thing he made it out. I think sailing around Cape Horn by yourself is a little too dangerous regardless of what he wanted to accomplish for himself.

http://www.nautica.it/charter/capehorn.htm