Will Ryan

Full Name:  Will Ryan Date of Birth:  23/12/1988 Began Sailing:  Age 13 Hometown:  Coal Point, NSW Home Club:  Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, CYCA, Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron Institute / Academy:  Queensland Academy of Sport, Australian Institute of Sport Australian Sailing Team:  Since 2012 Education:  B. Commerce (Accounting & Finance)

Will Ryan has raced since the age of 13 and has been representing Australia for over a decade, joining forces with Mat Belcher after the London Olympics to form a formidable pairing. Belcher and Ryan won the silver medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016 and their fourth World Championship together in Greece in 2017. 

My sporting hero is

My Grandfather; and those that overcome adversity to win and/or are relentless in their search for success.

If I wasn't sailing 

I would be kite surfing.

On my day off

I would go sailing, kitesurfing or cycling.

Advice to young sailors

Enjoy what you do, it makes it easier!

What was the first boat you raced in?

Sabot and Flying Ant

What other boat classes have you sailed during your career?

Anything I can! 29ers, 18foot skiffs, Farr 40s,

When did you first represent Australia?

420 Worlds 2006.

What has been your Career Highlight?

Winning an Olympic silver medal.