Probably a distinction without a difference in this case. The Canal really does not like sailboats, so it’s expensive, and can take upwards of a week to get al

Probably a distinction without a difference in this case. The Canal really does not like sailboats, so it’s expensive, and can take upwards of a week to get all the measuring and certification done, which must be done in person in Panama and cannot be done in advance. A small racing boat (it only had 2 people onboard) may well also not be able to accommodate the required pilot and handlers onboard.