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Confidence growing in American Magic camp that Patriot will be ready this time next week

There's growing confidence in the American Magic camp that Patriot will be ready to contest the Prada Cup challenger semi-finals this time next week

22 January 2021

The boat has been undergoing round the clock repairs since capsizing and almost sinking on Sunday.

Electronic systems are being replaced and repairs are being made to the damaged hull.

Skipper Terry Hutchinson says they should be back on the water next Wednesday or Thursday.

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13 Feb: The Black Foils may miss taking to the water to test repairs on their boat today ahead of this weekend's SailGP Auckland regatta

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