Earthrace left Barbados in pursuit of the world record for circumnavigating the globe. What followed was a chain of events which have marred their effort: Bad props on the first leg, an oil leak followed by a collision at sea with a small fishing skiff off the coast of Guatemala. What has been reported either in the Captain's blog, the Ground Crew blog (which can be found at Earthrace.net. or any news account (Google News Search) has given us details to the accident. Today, we've read that both parties have reached a settlement, however, Skipper Bethune must await a hearing which has been delayed multiple times.

Dad was to meet the crew in San Diego this past Thursday and climb aboard for Maui. He's since put his plans on hold until he receives further notice. We are unsure if the race will continue. If it does, I suspect they will restart the clock at Acapulco or San Diego. A monumental task of organizing fuel transport, parts for repairs has already proved difficult, putting them on hold or changing tack must be an additional strain.

God's Speed Earthrace.

Photos by Lance Wordsworth-Ground Crew Cinematographer

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