| Paul J. Coleman | |
| Birth Name: | Paul John Coleman |
| Nationality: | American |
| Birth Place: | New York, United States |
| Collegeteam: | New York Maritime College ** All-American Honorable Mention |
| Classes: | Maxi Class, Soling, Etchells, J/24, 470 (dinghy)[1] |
| Show-Medals: | yes |
Paul J. Coleman is an American competitive sailor.
Coleman grew up in Larchmont, New York, close to Horseshoe Harbor and was from a young age interested in sailing.[2]
He and his twin Paul both studied at New York Maritime College. They competed in the 1976 470 Olympic trials, and then, with their brother Gerard, in the Soling.[3]
Coleman has competed in many world class events such as the J/24, Soling and Etchells classes.[4] With his brother Paul he took a gold in the North American Men's Sailing Championship Mallory Cup in 1983.[5] [6]