20.11.2007
ACM welcome new Challengers for the 33rd America's Cup
Valencia, 20 November 2007 - Two additional yacht clubs have presented
the Société Nautique de Genève (SNG) with their challenge for the 33rd
America's Cup, bringing the current number of Challengers eager to face
the Swiss Defender Alinghi, in Valencia, to seven.
One of the new Challengers accepted by AC Management is the newly
created Spanish team Ayre, representing Real Club Náutico de Denia.
Syndicate head Pedro Perelló expressed his pleasure and commitment:
"Following on from the successes of the 32nd America's Cup we decided
that we want to be part of this event. We believe that the 33rd edition
is going to provide yet more fantastic moments and now just hope that we
can get on with the competition."
In addition to Ayre's entry, there is one other new team whose challenge
has already been confirmed, but who has requested confidentiality
pending its own announcement. In fact, the number of entered Challengers
for the 33rd America's Cup could increase over the coming days, as there
are two more teams who have started filing the necessary registering
documents with the event organiser.
Other positive news for the organisation and the teams of the 33rd
America's Cup came from the Spanish Ministry of Economy, confirming that
the Spanish Senate has approved a number of financial measures that were
committed in the Host City Venue Agreement, such as tax benefits and
social security exemptions.
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