Episode #116: Paul Cayard on Navigating the Waves of Success

This week’s host, Moe Roddy, is joined by sailing legend Paul Cayard to chat his historic career as one of the best American sailors of all time. Paul is a Hall of Famer, Olympian, several-time World Champion, and former Executive Director of the U.S. Sailing Team.

Hear his sailing history, how he learned from early losses, his more challenging times at sea, how around-the-world racing changes a person, and his take on where sailing is headed.

This episode covers everything from racing around the world to leadership on the water. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• How did Paul start sailing?
• Did he and his mom ever win anything together?
• How did he get into match racing?
• What’s his best memory from the America’s Cup?
• How did he get into flying?
• Where does he see the future of sailing going?
• Is there any sailing he still wants to do?
• Short Tacks: Who’s the greatest sailor he’s sailed with?

Learn more about Paul at CayardSailing.com and on Instagram @CayardSailing.

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Check out the episode and show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

• Paul Cayard on Navigating the Waves of Success
  • [0:22] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:26] Moe Roddy
  • [0:30] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [0:58] Learn more about Paul at CayardSailing.com and on Instagram @CayardSailing
  • [2:08] Where did he grow up?
  • [4:22] How did he start sailing?
  • [5:01] Did Paul and his mom ever win anything together?
  • [5:48] What was it like sailing as a kid?
  • [7:41] St. Francis Yacht Club (StFYC)
  • [9:19] How did Paul get into match racing?
  • [10:56] America’s  Cup
  • [17:14] North Sails San Diego
  • [19:54] Louis Vuitton Cup
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  • Racing
  • [21:55] What was Paul’s favorite class in the America’s Cup?
  • [24:24] What’s his best memory from the America’s Cup?
  • [25:14] Whitbread Round the World Race (Volvo Ocean Race, The Ocean Race)
  • [30:05] Who was with Paul on that boat?
  • [34:18] What are Paul’s most memorable sailing moments?
  • [34:48] Formula 1 (F1)
  • [36:47] How did Paul get into flying?
  • [39:15] Garmin, United Airlines
  • [39:40] How was it getting inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame?
  • [45:02] Where does Paul see the future of sailing going?
  • [46:46] St. Francis Sailing Foundation (StFSF)
  • [47:56] Is there any sailing Paul still wants to do?
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  • Short Tacks
  • [50:51] How does Paul start his day?
  • [51:08] No Excuse to Lose by Dennis Conner, Sextant by David Barrie 
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  • [52:05] Who would Paul love to have coffee with?
  • [53:35] Who’s the greatest sailor he’s sailed with?
  • [55:22] What’s Paul’s favorite ice cream flavor?
  • [55:35] What’s the best lesson he’s learned from sailing?
  • [56:43] Who’s inspired him most in his life?
  • [58:08] What is he most grateful for?
  • [1:00:02] Would he fly to an island to go to The Home Depot with his daughter?
  • [1:00:41] What does he wish Moe asked?
  • [1:05:38] Learn more about Paul at CayardSailing.com and on Instagram @CayardSailing
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  • Theme Song: Pineapple Dream by SOLXIS

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