The principals of the challenge, including major backers Doug DeVos, Roger Penske and John "Hap" Fauth, have to decide in concert with the NYYC whether to mount a new challenge in the next America's Cup regatta, likely in four years time. If we're fortunate enough to be back in the 37th America's Cup, we'll learn from these mistakes and be better for it." "All we can do is take it on the chin, understand our strengths and weaknesses from here and move the whole game forward. "Obviously, our measure is the result sheet and, without question, that is the most disappointing part. "I have nothing but pride for what we've done over the last 3½ years," American Magic skipper Terry Hutchinson said. There was also a beginning of a longer-term rumination on the future in the America's Cup of the New York Yacht Club and the United States. On Sunday, a new process began of packing up the team's harborside base in downtown Auckland, ending an almost four-year campaign. The popular sailor's drink - a combination of rum, ginger ale and a squeeze of lime juice - had a part in the immediate process of reflection on the troubled American Magic campaign, which finally ended with a 4-0 loss to Italy's Luna Rossa in the challenger semifinal. Several rounds of dark and stormies may have helped lighten the mood among New York Yacht Club team members Saturday after their elimination from the 36th America's Cup.
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