Ed Baird

Ed Baird
Baird with the America's Cup in Geneva, Switzerland
Personal information
Full namePhillip Edward Baird
Born (1958-05-17) May 17, 1958 (age 66)
St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Sailing career
College teamUniversity of South Florida
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  United States
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2013 Miami TP 52
Gold medal – first place 2011 Porto Cervo TP 52
Silver medal – second place 2005 Calpe Match Racing
Gold medal – first place 2004 Yekaterinburg Match Racing
Gold medal – first place 2003 Riva del Garda Match Racing
Silver medal – second place 1997 Gothenburg Match Racing
Silver medal – second place 1996 Dubrovnik Match Racing
Gold medal – first place 1995 Auckland Match Racing
Silver medal – second place 1993 Perth Match Racing
Gold medal – first place 1983 Malmö J/24
Gold medal – first place 1980 Canada Laser

Phillip Edward "Ed" Baird (born May 17, 1958) is an American sailor. He was a coach of the 1995 America's Cup-winning Team New Zealand and a helmsman for the 2007 America's Cup-winning Alinghi syndicate.[1]

Growing up in Florida, Baird raced in the Optimist class at junior level, before moving onto other dinghies. He won the World Laser Championships in 1980 and the World J/24 Championships in 1983.[1][2]

  1. ^ a b "A Great Week and a Great Year for Ed Baird". sailworld.com. July 13, 2007. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  2. ^ "Ed Baird". 32nd America's Cup: official website. Retrieved April 23, 2011.[permanent dead link]