Quick Facts
Biography
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.
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).