Ambassadors

John Bertrand skippered Australia II to victory in the historic 1983 America's Cup, ending 132 years of American domination and as a result broke the longest winning record in modern sports history.

A World Champion and Olympic Bronze Medalist at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games in the Finn Class, John represented Australia in five America's Cups and two Olympic Games.

John's leadership of the Australia II team saw the victory voted by Sport Australia Hall of Fame as the 'greatest team performance in the 200 years of Australian sport'.

In more than 25 years of America's Cup campaigning, he was involved in all areas of activity from Skipper of Australia II to Chairman of Australia's 1995 America's Cup entry OneAustralia.

In 1984, John was made a member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his services to yachting, was inducted into the prestigious America's Cup Hall of Fame in 1993, received the Australian Sports Medal in 2000 for outstanding achievement in the America's Cup and sailing and the Centenary Medal in 2001 for his service to Australia through the sport of sailing.

John is Chairman of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame and Chairman of selectors of the Australian Olympic Sailing Team.