The boat is under construction in Rhode Island, but skipper Dean Barker says that state has now entered lockdown.

Dean Barker says they hope to launch the boat in Auckland some time in spring.

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12 Oct: A podium finish is within reach for New Zealand yachties Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie heading into the final day of the World Sailing Championships in Italy

04 Oct: The Black Foils believe qualification for the SailGP winner-takes-all season finale is within their reach

03 Oct: Wing trimmer Blair Tuke believes the Black Foils have learned plenty from a poor showing in their most recent outing in SailGP

23 Sep: After a century of playing simply for prestige, the American Ryder Cup golf team is being paid for the very first time...but those greenbacks may not be going into their back pockets

22 Sep: Frustration for the Black Foils off the Geneva coast

21 Sep: New Zealand is in fifth place after the first day of sailing at the Switzerland Sail Grand Prix on Lake Geneva

13 Sep: A promising start for the Black Foils on the opening day of SailGP racing in France

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