Nope. Sea is closed. order of CinC. Besides, Laz was too slow...not that it mattered much.
Travis had already sailed, but was boarded, taken captive, sent to work as a trimmer at a Midwestern locale, Chinese owned meat processor (hot dogs, low grade bologna, etc) and must become proficient in Spanish --- or will be "replaced".
Travis's boat was given over to become "New China" (formerly USA) fishing vessel, or reserved for recreational use of New China commanders and middle-managers.
OMG!
If that happened to Travis - What in the world would happen to Lazamataz if he is captured?
Given his exclusive skills for hitting it. Would he be pressed into service servicing them fine dem women like Nancy, Hillary and Sheila?
(shudder!)