Only six players are present in Marseille "but several others - Italian, Swedish, British or German - should officialize their participation", Marcus Hutchinson, a spokesman for the America's Cup management, said.

The German press seems to side with him, announcing that Willi Kuhweide, gold medallist in finn 1962, will lead a new campaign in Germany for the AC 2007.

Sponsors are found, but earliest next week they will be announced. A lot of speculations now coming up in germany who will be the sailors and the afterguard and with which old boat they will start.

Jochen Schümann keeps clear from the german boat, cause of his engagement at Alinghi.