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.
He sailed for ALL4ONE Challenge in the 2010 Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai.
CURRENT – 2015
Tactician on J Class LionheartCoach for Yachting New Zealand – Finn ClassSAILING REGATTA HIGHLIGHTS
Cope del Rey 2014 “Bella Mente” – 2ndPalma Vela Mini Maxi 2013 “Bella Mente” – WinnerRolex Maxi World Championship 2012 “Bella Mente” – WinnerJ Class Falmouth Regatta 2012 “Ranger” – WinnerEight Meter World Champion 2011 “Hollandia” – WinnerRolex Giraglia Inshore Series 2011 “Pace” – 2ndCopa Del Rey TP52 2008 “Desafio” – WinnerTwo time winner of the Admirals Cup (Dutch Team and US Team)Mumm 36 World ChampionThree time World Match Racing championBronze Medal −1988 Olympics, Finn classAMERICA’S CUP
Tactician and Technical Director with Desafío Español for America’s Cup 33 until syndicate ended May 2009Tactician and Technical Director with Desafío Español for America’s Cup 32 (2007) Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-FinalistTactician and Sailing Director with Oracle BMW Racing for America’s Cup 31 (2003) Louis Vuitton Cup FinalistHelmsman with America True for America’s Cup 30 (2000) Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-FinalistHelmsman with Nippon Challenge for America’s Cup 29 (1995) Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-FinalistTactician with Nippon Challenge for America’s Cup 28 (1992) Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-FinalistOTHER
Co-Author “Understanding Match Racing” (North Sails CD) now in its fourth editionAuthored rules and tactics for Virtual Spectator (America’s Cup 30 & 31)Coach – New Zealand Olympic Sailing Team Barcelona (1992) and Atlanta (1996).