Event organisers have confirmed receipt of another entry, the name of which is expected soon

America’s Cup event organisers have confirmed receipt of a seventh challenger for the 34th America’s Cup in 2013. The official announcement by the team is expected soon.

This challenger joins ranks with Aleph (France), Artemis Racing (Sweden), Energy Team (France), Mascalzone Latino (Italy), Team Australia, and one undisclosed team (S-W: Believed to be Team NZ).

“With the AC45 sea trials underway for entered Cup competitors, we’re pleased to confirm the addition of an eighth team to the international field of entries to date,” said Iain Murray, Regatta Director for the 34th America’s Cup and CEO of America’s Cup Race Management. (The United States’ Oracle Racing, the Cup Defenders, is the eighth entrant.)

The entry period for the 34th America’s Cup runs from 1 November 2010 to 31 March 2011.

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