America's Cup: Entries open today, announcement expected later

9:49 AM Mon 1 Nov 2010 GMT

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Today is, or was 1 November 2010 - the first day entries for the 34th America's Cup will be accepted. The entry widow for the receipt of Challenges will remain open until 31st March 2011. Due to the fact that the defender Golden Gate Yacht Club is located in San Francisco, they will see the first day of November later than most - certainly after New Zealand and Europe from where the first challenges for the 34th America's Cup may come. An announcement is expected from the Club around Monday morning, when the Regatta Director, Iain Murray will issue a ...

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by Richard Gladwell and AC Media