The situation is looking better for the Earthrace project and crew stuck in Guatemala after the accident which kill one fisherman and severely injured another. The insurance company for Earthrace settled up with the families of the fisherman, are paying the medical cost for the injured fellow and buying the families a new boat, etc -- no guilt admitted on Earthrace's part. (according to information the fishing skiff was not 'night' lighted properly) The captain, Pete Bethune, felt good that the less fortunate were not going to suffer further loss. According to the local officials, accidents happen regularly but rarely does anyone lend assistance or admit hitting the boats ... the honorable guys on Earthrace have done everything right. Thankfully the officials and military people are treating them well and appreciated the way in which they have handled the situation.

 With the added media attention on Guatemala, the countries President as stepped in and looks to be lending additional assistance to speed up the criminal proceedings ...which according to the way I've been reading things should get the captain and crew back on their way to Mexico. (next stop .. repair) Talk is that they may restart the record run from there ... stay tuned.