Team New Zealand have sunk reports that the three late challengers have withdrawn from the 2021 America's Cup, confirming no Challenger has pulled the plug on their campaign. However, all six challengers to Team New Zealand's title remain poised to participate in the 2021 regatta in Auckland. "Emirates Team New Zealand has been, and remains fully supportive of encouraging the new teams into the 36th America's Cup joining the already very well established and strong group of existing Challengers," a statement released by Team New Zealand read. "The payment dates for entry fees are not time critical. While Emirates Team New Zealand, Luna Rossa, Ineos Team UK and American Magic have been working on their campaigns since early last year, DutchSail, Stars and Stripes and Malta Altus began their campaigns months behind.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 02, 2019 16:30 UTC