About John Bertrand
Born 1956. John Bertrand is an American skipper.
John Joseph Bertrand (born March 25, 1956, in San Mateo, California) is an American former competitive sailor and Olympic silver medalist.
Career Bertrand sailed with John Kolius on board Courageous in the 1983 America's Cup defender's trials.
At the 1984 Summer Olympics, Bertrand finished in second place in the Finn class. He was then involved in the New York Yacht Club's challenge for the 1987 Louis Vuitton Cup, first as tactician and then replacing Kolius as skipper.
He again raced alongside Kolius on Abracadabra 2000 during the 2000 Louis Vuitton Cup.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Bertrand?
American sailor
When was John Bertrand born?
John Bertrand was born on 25 March 1956 in San Mateo.
What is John Bertrand's occupation?
John Bertrand is a skipper.
What nationality is John Bertrand?
John Bertrand is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Bertrand (sailor, born 1956)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Bertrand. https://biography.guide/john-bertrand-skipper/
MLA: "John Bertrand." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-bertrand-skipper/.
Chicago: "John Bertrand." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-bertrand-skipper/.
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