Because chances are Tuke - who also happens to be a qualified electrician - may be too busy to collect the award.
This gold is going to open more doors that will secure Tuke's long term career as a professional sailor.
And keep that electrician's belt in the cupboard for some time.
There is Team New Zealand of course, with fellow 49er gold medallist Peter Burling.
Burling has strong Northland ties. Parents from Whangarei. Grand-parents in Kerikeri.
Derry Godbert, a Kerikeri High School Sailing Programme coach, reckons there is a "certain magic" to the Tuke/Burling partnership.
Perhaps the Northland factor is it.
It is a minor matter that Burling was born in Tauranga after his parents left Whangarei, he is for all regional tie intents and sporting purposes, a Northlander.
Normally planning a victory parade before the victory is officially consummated would be considered the height of arrogance. Unlucky even.
But when you have reached the heights that Tuke and Burling have attained, you know you're a winner with two races to go.
That's class. And it makes the parade organisers' job a lot easier.
Except last time, the parade celebrated silver. This time, it's gold.
Not bad for a sparkie from Kerikeri.
