Tag: Will Ryan

  • LAKE MAC SAILOR EMBARKING ON NEW CHALLENGE

    LAKE MAC SAILOR EMBARKING ON NEW CHALLENGE

    Lake Macquarie sailor Will Ryan helped Australia qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in the 470 class, but he’ll still have to fight for his spot on the team. The 29-year-old is currently enjoying a rare break at home, before he embarks on a new challenge.

  • RYAN AND BELCHER CAPITALISE ON MISTAKE TO WIN 470 CROWN

    RYAN AND BELCHER CAPITALISE ON MISTAKE TO WIN 470 CROWN

    Aussie sailors Will Ryan and Matt Belcher have reclaimed the 470 world title, following a dramatic final day of racing in Greece. Sweden’s Anton Dahlberg and Fredrik Bergstrom had led for most of the regatta, but made a crucial mistake at the start of the deciding race. Belcher has now won an impressive seven world…

  • RYAN AND BELCHER SET FOR PODIUM FINISH

    RYAN AND BELCHER SET FOR PODIUM FINISH

    Lake Macquarie sailor Will Ryan and team mate Matt Belcher will sail for gold tonight at the 470 class world championships in Greece. After another fourth-place finish in the final preliminary race overnight, they’re guaranteed at least a silver. To claim the title, they’ll need to finish ahead of the Swedish crew.

  • RYAN AND BELCHER SLIP TO THIRD AT WORLD CHAMPS

    RYAN AND BELCHER SLIP TO THIRD AT WORLD CHAMPS

    Lake Macquarie’s Will Ryan and team mate Matt Belcher have slipped to third at the 470 class sailing world championships – but remain almost certainties to qualify for the medal race. Overnight they finished 10th in the only race of the day, there’ll be one more qualifying race before the final.

  • GREAT START FOR AUSSIE SAILORS IN GREECE

    GREAT START FOR AUSSIE SAILORS IN GREECE

    Aussie sailors Matt Belcher and Will Ryan have made a great start in their quest to regain the 470 World Championship. The Rio silver medallists are currently in second spot following day two in Greece. Following the next two races, the fleet will be split in two, ahead of the finals this weekend.

  • GOLD FOR LAKE MAC SAILOR WILL RYAN IN FRANCE

    GOLD FOR LAKE MAC SAILOR WILL RYAN IN FRANCE

    Lake Macquarie sailor Will Ryan has joined forces with Mat Belcher to claim gold in the 470 class at the World Cup event in France. It’s a great boost for the Aussies in their first major event since the Olympics.

  • HUNTER SPORT WRAP – GOLF + BASKETBALL + SAILING

    HUNTER SPORT WRAP – GOLF + BASKETBALL + SAILING

    The Hong Kong Open has paid dividends for Waratah pro Andrew Dodt, who finished third. Fresh from his second place in the Australian PGA Championship, Dodt feels he’s put an otherwise frustrating year behind him.

  • PODIUM PLACES FOR HUNTER SAILORS IN MELBOURNE

    PODIUM PLACES FOR HUNTER SAILORS IN MELBOURNE

    He was forced to settle for silver in Rio, but Lake Macquarie’s Will Ryan has gone one better at the Sailing World Cup in Melbourne. Joining forces with Matt Belcher in the 470 class, the pair was unchallenged from day one, claiming gold this afternoon. Will’s sister Jaime was second in the women’s 470, while…

  • GREAT START FOR HUNTER SAILORS AT WORLD CHAMPS

    GREAT START FOR HUNTER SAILORS AT WORLD CHAMPS

    Hunter sailors are in strong positions following day two of the World Championships in Melbourne. Haylee Outteridge is second in the 49erFX class, while Harry Morton is sixth in the 49ers. Olympic silver medallist Will Ryan and teammate Matt Belcher lead the men’s 470 division, while Will’s sister Jaime is second in the women’s 470.

  • SOLID LAST DAY FOR RYAN SIBLINGS AT WEYMOUTH

    SOLID LAST DAY FOR RYAN SIBLINGS AT WEYMOUTH

    Despite improved performances on the final day, Lake Macquarie’s Will Ryan and teammate Mathew Belcher finished fourth at the World Cup event in the UK. Will’s sister Jaime and crewmate Carrie Smith ended up fifth.