John Cutler (sailor)
John Cutler (born 8 June 1962) is a competitive sailor for New Zealand who won a bronze medal in the Finn Class at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. He was also selected for the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona and was a sailing coach for the New Zealand team at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Cutler has subsequently competed for a number of different syndicates in the America's Cup. He was born in Manchester, England.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's sailing | ||
Representing  New Zealand | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 1988 Seoul | Finn class |
He sailed for ALL4ONE Challenge in the 2010 Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai.[1]
Current – 2015
- Tactician on J Class Lionheart
- Coach for Yachting New Zealand – Finn Class
Sailing regatta highlights
- Cope del Rey 2014 “Bella Mente” – 2nd
- Palma Vela Mini Maxi 2013 “Bella Mente” – Winner
- Rolex Maxi World Championship 2012 “Bella Mente” – Winner
- J Class Falmouth Regatta 2012 “Ranger” – Winner
- Eight Meter World Champion 2011 “Hollandia” – Winner
- Rolex Giraglia Inshore Series 2011 “Pace” – 2nd
- Copa Del Rey TP52 2008 “Desafio” – Winner
- Two time winner of the Admirals Cup (Dutch Team and US Team)
- Mumm 36 World Champion
- Three time World Match Racing champion
- Bronze Medal −1988 Olympics, Finn class
America's Cup
- Tactician and Technical Director with Desafío Español for America's Cup 33 until syndicate ended May 2009
- Tactician and Technical Director with Desafío Español for America's Cup 32 (2007) Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finalist
- Tactician and Sailing Director with Oracle BMW Racing for America's Cup 31 (2003) Louis Vuitton Cup Finalist
- Helmsman with America True for America's Cup 30 (2000) Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finalist
- Helmsman with Nippon Challenge for America's Cup 29 (1995) Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finalist
- Tactician with Nippon Challenge for America's Cup 28 (1992) Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finalist
Other
- Co-Author “Understanding Match Racing” (North Sails CD) now in its fourth edition
- Authored rules and tactics for Virtual Spectator (America's Cup 30 & 31)
- Coach – New Zealand Olympic Sailing Team Barcelona (1992) and Atlanta (1996).
References
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