Panama - Washington, DC
Stage 11: The Pan-American Race to Washington, DC
Key features: Tropical sailing, varied wind conditions
Stage 11 takes Race Crew from Panama to Washington, DC, USA. After transiting the Panama Canal and re-entering the Atlantic Ocean, the fleet heads north through the Caribbean and along the east coast of North America towards the United States capital.
This stage brings a mix of conditions, from warm tropical sailing and light winds to more complex coastal weather systems further north. Crews must stay focused and adaptable, making tactical decisions as they navigate busy shipping areas and changing wind patterns on the approach to the Chesapeake Bay.
The final stretch sees the fleet race up the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River before arriving in Washington, DC, marking the completion of the USA Coast-to-Coast Leg and a significant milestone in the circumnavigation.
Race Update
Team Washington, DC receives time penalty for Stage 11
Team Washington, DC has been given a six-hour time penalty for infringing the 3 nautical mile coastline and island exclusion zone off the east reef of Mayaguana Island, on the exit of the windward passage in the Caribbean.
The team crossed the finish line in eighth place and as a result of this penalty, Washington, DC has now moved to ninth place. Team Scotland will move up to eighth place, having finished within six hours of Team Washington, DC’s adjusted time.
Team Warrant's position remains the same as the team accepted tenth place.
Race Update
Team Warrant retires from Stage 11
Team Warrant has retired from Stage 11 due to low wind (current speed is 2.5 knots) and has accepted tenth position.
All teams have a strict rendezvous and bridge opening time to meet on the approach to Washington, DC.
Warrant will now be able to make good progress by motor-sailing to catch up with the rest of the fleet
Stage 11 begins
Welcome to the stage 11 live blog, expect to find your real time race updates here.
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40,000nm. 5 Oceans. 1 Circumnavigation. See you on the start line.