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.