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Sailor · 2008–2026

Paul McPherson

sdyc HandicapFT 10PHRF handicap

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Events
31

118 races · 25 race wins

Win rate
23%

23% win rate · 7 of 31

Podium rate
68%

21 top-three finishes

Typically beats
61%

of boats faced (90%: 55%–67%, 189 boats)

Longest win streak
4

race wins in a row

Most successful partnership
Evan Charles

2 wins · 3 podiums in 3 events together

Best trio
Ben Lakin & Melissa Carter

2 wins · 3 podiums in 3 events, all three aboard

Biggest lift
Evan Charles

+29 points of fleet beaten when sailing together

Longest-running crew
Julie McPherson

May 2009 – Mar 2015 · 22 events

Nemesis
John Harrop

37–58 head to head in 95 races

Rival
Phillip Infelise

26–28 in 54 races

Best day
24 Sep 2011

1-1-1-2-2-2 · Fall Sport Boat Regatta & FT10 PCC's · about 1 in 353 by chance

Signature result
1st of 8

2012 Sailing Supply Gerry Browne Regatta · Handicap · 7 Apr 2012

Partnerships · 8 sailors

Most successful partnership: Evan Charles — 2 wins · 3 podiums in 3 events together
  • Julie McPherson · Niuhi · Flying Tiger, FT 10, Handicap, PHRF handicap 22events 5 wins together · 16 podiums · 23% win rate · 21 of 84 races won Beat 64% of the fleet together(+3 vs. without) · best 1st · May 2009 – Mar 2015
  • Evan Charles · Niuhi · FT 10 3events 2 wins together · 3 podiums · 3 events · 9 of 17 races won Beat 89% of the fleet together(+29 vs. without) · best 1st · Mar 2013 – Mar 2015
  • Melissa Carter · Niuhi · FT 10 3events 2 wins together · 3 podiums · 3 events · 9 of 17 races won Beat 89% of the fleet together(+29 vs. without) · best 1st · Mar 2013 – Mar 2015
  • Ben Lakin · Niuhi · FT 10 3events 2 wins together · 3 podiums · 3 events · 9 of 17 races won Beat 89% of the fleet together(+29 vs. without) · best 1st · Mar 2013 – Mar 2015
  • Scott Dalin · Niuhi · FT 10 3events 2 wins together · 3 podiums · 3 events · 9 of 17 races won Beat 89% of the fleet together(+29 vs. without) · best 1st · Mar 2013 – Mar 2015
  • Terrie Canon · Niuhi · FT 10 3events 2 wins together · 3 podiums · 3 events · 9 of 17 races won Beat 89% of the fleet together(+29 vs. without) · best 1st · Mar 2013 – Mar 2015
  • Gus Chennells · Gus Chennells, Gustintime · Flying Scot 2events 0 wins together · 0 podiums · 2 events · 0 of 8 races won Beat 23% of the fleet together · best 6th · Oct 2025 – Feb 2026
  • Carl Hancock · Niuhi · FT 10 2events 2 wins together · 2 podiums · 2 events · 7 of 12 races won Beat 100% of the fleet together · best 1st · Mar 2013 – Mar 2014

Lift shows how much better this sailor finishes with that partner aboard.

Rating history

-13859255200920122015201820212024Helm rating, all classesCrew rating, all classes

— Helm rating, all classes · - - Crew rating, all classes

Event history · 31

DateEventBoatClassRoleFinish
14 Feb 2026Flying Scot 56th George Washington BRGus ChennellsFlying ScotCrew6th / 8
18 Oct 2025Flying Scot InvitationalGustintimeFlying ScotCrew11th / 13
13 Mar 2015Helly Hansen San Diego NOOD Regatta 2015NiuhiFT 10Other2nd / 4
21 Feb 2015SCYA MIDWINTER REGATTA at Coronado Yacht ClubNiuhiHandicapSkipper3rd / 5
25 Oct 2014CRA Halloween Regatta sponsored by Ullman SailsNiuhiPHRF handicapSkipper1st / 2
19 Apr 20142014 Gerry Browne Regatta sponsored by Cal MarineNiuhiHandicapSkipper2nd / 3
14 Mar 20142014 Sperry Top-Sider San Diego NOOD RegattaNiuhiFT 10Other1st / 5
15 Feb 2014SCYA MIDWINTER REGATTA at Coronado Yacht ClubNiuhiFT 10Skipper4th / 6
1 Feb 2014CRA Winter Series Sponsored by North SailsNiuhiPHRF handicapSkipper2nd / 3
26 Oct 2013CRA Halloween RegattaNiuhiPHRF handicapSkipper3rd / 3
6 Apr 20132013 Gerry Browne RegattaNiuhiHandicapSkipper2nd / 4
16 Mar 20132013 Sperry Top-Sider San Diego NOOD RegattaNiuhiFT 10Other1st / 6
16 Feb 2013SCYA MIDWINTER REGATTA at Coronado Yacht ClubNiuhiFT 10Skipper1st / 6
27 Oct 20122012 Halloween RegattaNiuhiHandicapSkipper2nd / 6
21 Sep 2012CYC Fall Sport Boat Regatta & FT 10 North American ChampionshipsNiuhiFT 10Skipper7th / 9
30 May 20122012 CRA BC SeriesNiuhiHandicapSkipper2nd / 11
7 Apr 20122012 Sailing Supply Gerry Browne RegattaNiuhiHandicapSkipper1st / 8
18 Feb 2012SCYA MIDWINTER REGATTA at Coronado Yacht ClubNiuhiFT 10Skipper4th / 7
29 Oct 20112011 Halloween RegattaNiuhiHandicapSkipper3rd / 6
24 Sep 2011Fall Sport Boat Regatta & FT10 PCC'sNiuhiFT 10Skipper1st / 8
13 Aug 2011Crown CupNiuhiPHRF 2Skipper3rd / 8
9 Apr 2011The Border Run 2011- www.TheBorderRun.orgNiuhiPHRF handicapSkipper2nd / 10
2 Apr 2011Gerry Browne Regatta sponsored by Mt. Gay RumNiuhiHandicapSkipper3rd / 7
18 Mar 2011Pre-NOOD San Diego South Bay Venue Practice Race ResultsNiuhiFlying TigerSkipper1st / 5
18 Mar 2011SPERRY TOP-SIDER SAN DIEGO NOOD REGATTANiuhiFlying TigerSkipper3rd / 9

Helm rating across all classes: 255 (±191), #13,390.Crew rating across all classes: -119 (±227). Compiled from public results; not an official ranking.