Entries by Paul Cayard

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 […]

Paul Cayard joins Spanish America’s Cup team

Published: December 11, 2006 SYDNEY, Australia: Leading American sailor Paul Cayard has joined the Spanish America’s Cup team as a technical adviser, the team said in a statement Tuesday. Cayard, a winner of seven world championships and of the Volvo Ocean Race, has sailed in five America’s Cups, winning the 160-year-old trophy in 1992 as […]

Yachting: Cayard nails colours to Spaniards’ mast

Wednesday December 13, 2006 American Paul Cayard has joined Spanish America’s Cup team Desafio Espanol as sport and technical adviser. Cayard has sailed in five Cup regattas and won the Louis Vuitton Cup in 1992 as skipper on Italian boat Il Moro di Venezia, beating New Zealand in the process. Espanol’s sporting and technical director, […]

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 […]