Jay Monroe isn't the kind of person who insists on saving face at all costs—he knows it'll be hard for him to get the champion's top score, so while he wants Renee Morgan to win, he doesn't want to get eliminated so soon either, so he agreed to her proposal.
The team temporarily switched tactics, and the captain didn't think much before agreeing.
Although he had the title of captain, he really didn't have much authority.
As long as Jay Monroe, Dane, and Renee Morgan were of one mind, he would never oppose them.
The captain got on a call with the reinforcements coming by sea, telling them to slow down and not rush—to wait for news from their end before making their move.
If Hugh's goal was the sea route, and the reinforcements haven't landed yet, then there's nothing Hugh can do—if he's not willing to give up, all he can do is wait.
