Entries by Paul Cayard

Cayard to Commentate on the America’s Cup for Italy’s La 7

During the 32nd America’s Cup, Paul Cayard will join the Italian broadcaster La 7 as a special guest commentator, providing expertise and insight into the racing in Valencia. Cayard will feature regularly on “Forza Sette”, the broadcast moderated by Paolo Cecinelli, aired daily at 2.00 pm, Cayard will report on the exciting and compelling sailing […]

Update from Valencia

My first stint with Desafio came to an end earlier this month. I was just getting comfortable with the boats and the team when it was time to return to California. My family is taking high priority right now, so although it was not ideal in terms of timing, it is important for me to […]

Back in the Cup game…

It is the beginning of a new year and there is plenty going on. In the spring in Spain the Louis Vuitton Cup will be a great spectacle as it always is, and the America’s Cup will be raced for the 32nd time. In the ramp up toward the Olympic Games in China the ISAF […]

First Impressions from Valencia

I have taken a consulting position with Desafio 2007, the Spanish America’s Cup team, through March 30. I arrived a week ago and have to say that walking into a program like this, when it is up and running on all cylinders, is quite impressive. In all my past America’s Cup involvements, I have been […]

Official Presentation of Paul Cayard to the Media

Valencia, 15th February 2007 Today Agustin Zulueta, Technical-Sports Manager of Desafio Español 2007, presented Paul Cayard to the media. Paul Cayard, one of the world’s most accomplished sailors, is supervising the preparation and fine tuning of the new boat ESP-97 in the weeks leading up to the Louis Vuitton Cup that begins in April. During […]

Cayard Joins Desafio Espanol in Valencia

12 February 2007 – Paul Cayard joined Desafio Español 2007 today as technical and sports advisor. Cayard will supervise the preparation and fine tuning of the new boat ESP-97 in the weeks leading up to the Louis Vuitton Cup. When asked about his first impressions of the team, Cayard commented, “Desafio has done a good […]

New Event to Feature Fleet Racing in 70-foot Cats

Russell Coutts and Paul Cayard, and sports promoter João Lagos, have joined forces to create a professional fleet -racing circuit in one-design 70-foot catamarans. Feb 8, 2007 By Stuart Streuli However, the rumor had gotten stale of late. Had this idea ended up on the scrapheap like so many others before it? Today, in Lisbon, […]

Cayard, Coutts and Lagos announce World Sailing League

New global series underwritten, first event in 2009 Sailing legends Russell Coutts and Paul Cayard have teamed up with internationally renowned Portuguese sports promoter, João Lagos, to create a new annual global sports series. The World Sailing League (WSL) will be held at premier sailing locations around the world with the series winner receiving a […]

My long adventure in the America’s Cup

Back in the Arena February 2007 – In an exclusive interview with Yacht Capital, Cayard talks about his return to the America’s Cup this month as technical advisor to Desafio Espanol, bringing along his experience from the Volvo Ocean Race 2005-2006. Cayard also shares his views on the 32nd edition of the Cup and the […]

Audi Sports Award – Rome

17 October 2006 A guest of honour, Paul Cayard was recognized for his achievements in the sport of sailing on 17 October 2006 at the Audi Sports Awards held in Rome’s prestigious Cinecitta. Alongside fellow champions in golf and alpine skiing, Cayard and the others shared a bit of insight into their passion for their […]