After days of rumour the official existence of a new French Syndicate for the 32nd America's Cup was confirmed today in Marseille.

Sud Challenge, the fifth french challenger for the 32nd Cup is leaded by the French skipper Alain Fédensieu, a former member of the K-Challenge (he was head of logistics and "Sport Consultant").

"In Contact with executives of French multinationals" according to Fédensieu, the new team has its roots in Marseille but not the only budget.

As the sailing world prepares for the first 2007 America's Cup preliminary races, scheduled to begin this September in Marseille, Sud Challenge hopes to be able to be part of it.