World Champion Yachtsman & Offshore Sailing Leader; America's Cup & Volvo Ocean Race Skipper; Olympic Sailor
Paul Cayard Biography
Paul Cayard is a yachtsman and professional sailor whose career encompasses Olympic sailing, the America's Cup, and offshore round-the-world racing. Cayard has achieved major victories across multiple disciplines, including the Olympics, the Volvo Ocean Race, and the America's Cup, demonstrating versatility in both keelboats and wing sail catamarans. His early career was influenced by San Francisco sailor Tom Blackaller, who invited Cayard to crew on his Star boat.
Cayard was first recruited for the America's Cup by Blackaller to serve as a sail trimmer aboard the 12-Meter Defender. Although the boat was eliminated early from the defense trials, Cayard returned as tactician for Blackaller in the America's Cup in Fremantle, Australia. He later led Raul Gardini's Moro di Venezia to the America's Cup final in San Diego by winning the Louis Vuitton Cup. His achievements in the America's Cup include competing in seven campaigns and reaching the finals twice. Cayard also launched an America's Cup campaign with AmericaOne on behalf of the St. Francis Yacht Club.
Cayard became the first American skipper to win the Whitbread Round the World Race with EF Language. He later skippered Pirates of the Caribbean to second place in the Volvo Ocean Race. With extensive offshore experience, Cayard has demonstrated leadership in challenging conditions, including the Roaring 40s and the Southern Ocean.
A two-time Olympian, Cayard is an eight-time world champion, including two world titles in the Star class, with victories spanning decades. He has been recognized as Rolex Yachtsman of the Year and inducted into the Herreshoff Marine Museum/America's Cup Hall of Fame. Cayard has also received the Magnus Olsson Prize, reflecting a career of more than four decades at the highest level of international sailing.
In addition to his sailing achievements, Cayard has been a pioneer in sailing team management and marketing, collaborating with companies such as Disney, Ford, and United Technologies. He has served in official roles including board chair for the St. Francis Yacht Club, executive director of US Olympic Sailing, and president of the International Star Class Association. Cayard is a frequent public speaker and commentator, fluent in English, French, and Italian, and has provided sailing commentary for RAI during the America's Cup.
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