John Cutler (born 8 June 1962) is a competitive sailor for

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who won a bronze medal in the Finn Class at the

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in Seoul. He was also selected for the

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and was a sailing coach for the New Zealand team at the

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. Cutler has subsequently competed for a number of different syndicates in the

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. He was born in

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. He sailed for

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in the 2010 Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai.

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) *

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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).

References

Biography at New Zealand Olympic Committee website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Cutler, John 1962 births Living people New Zealand male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for New Zealand Olympic bronze medalists for New Zealand Sailors at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Finn Sailors at the 1992 Summer Olympics – Finn Olympic medalists in sailing Medalists at the 1988 Summer Olympics Oracle Racing sailors 2007 America's Cup sailors 2003 America's Cup sailors 2000 America's Cup sailors 1995 America's Cup sailors 1992 America's Cup sailors