US Sailing has appointed Paul Cayard (San Francisco, CA) in the role of Executive Director of U.S. Olympic Sailing. Cayard will take the helm of the US Sailing Team, inclusive of the U.S. Olympic Sailing program.
“Paul’s passion for Olympic Sailing and his drive for excellence has inspired American sailors for decades, both on and off the racecourse,” said Cory Sertl, President of US Sailing.
“His strong leadership skills and experiences, combined with his energy and enthusiasm, will be a tremendous asset to the program. We look forward to working closely with Paul as we prepare for the 2021 Tokyo Games and we believe in his vision for our future as we look ahead to Paris 2024 and LA 2028.”
Cayard has a long association with the Star Class, winning the 1988 World Championship. Cayard was selected as an alternate in the event for the Los Angeles 1984 Olympics before finishing fifth at the Athens 2004 Olympics.
