The exit of any team from the Challenger Selection Series is always a sad occasion.
No longer will we hear their anthems as they leave the dock, or see the crowds of team-uniformed, flag waving, families, friends and fans, bidding the crews farewell and unconditionally welcoming them back at the end of each race day.
New York Yacht Club's team American Magic are the first to exit from the Prada Cup. The race schedule called for one team to exit the 36th America's Cup about now. The teams like to assume that someone else will be the first to be excused.