Stage 10 takes Race Crew from Seattle, USA, south along the Pacific coast to Panama. Departing the west coast of the United States, the fleet heads into a fast-paced downwind race, passing along North and Central America towards the tropics. This stage presents a mix of conditions, from strong breezes and coastal influences in the north to lighter winds and rising heat closer to the Equator. Crews must balance speed with strategy, navigating changing weather patterns and making key tactical decisions as they progress south. The arrival into Panama marks the gateway to the Atlantic, as the fleet prepares for transit through the Panama Canal and entering back into its home waters.