Paul Cayard (Paperback)

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Paul Pierre Cayard (born May 19, 1959) is an American yachtsman and professional sailor. He has competed at multiple world championship level sailing events, including the America's Cup, the Volvo Ocean Race and the Olympic Games. In 1998 he was selected as the Rolex Yachtsmen of the Year. He has won seven world championships, twice participated in the Olympic Games and six times in the America's Cup. In 2002 he was elected into the Sailing World Hall of Fame.Paul Cayard was born May 19, 1959 in San Francisco, California. He began sailing in 1967 at the age of eight. He graduated in 1981 with a degree in business management from San Francisco State University. He speaks three languages: English, French and Italian. He enjoys flying and holds a pilot's certification for single engine aircraft. Of all his sailing accomplishments, he counts his 1988 Star class world championship as his most prized victory.