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St. Francis Sailing Foundation Partners With America One Racing

On October 11, the St. Francis Sailing Foundation (StFSF) announced a strategic partnership with Paul Cayard’s America One Racing (A1R). Per the press release on the StFSF website, the partnership marks “a significant investment in the future of high-performance sailing in the United States. Under the terms of this new partnership, StFSF will provide both substantial financial and strategic support to A1R, supporting the development of world-class athletes in the USA.”

Paul Cayard, director of America One Racing, sails in the 2025 Star Class Worlds.
© 2025 San Diego Yacht Club / Matías Capizzano

St.FSF president Elizabeth Little elaborates on this in the foundation’s press release, stating, “This partnership with America One Racing represents an exciting new chapter for the St. Francis Sailing Foundation and for sailors with the highest competitive aspirations. We are proud to support a program that provides comprehensive resources to our athletes, while continuing our commitment to youth and community sailing.”

Paul Cayard, pictured here, is the director of America One Racing. Cayard is one of the most decorated American sailors of his generation.
© 2025 Martina Orsini

Paul Cayard, the director of A1R, is a member of the St. Francis Yacht Club (StFYC), and has long been involved with the StFSF. You can find the full press release on the StFSF website here.

 

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