Stu Bannatyne (born 20 April 1971) is a New Zealand sailor who has competed in eight Volvo Ocean Races.
In the 1997–98 race, Bannatyne sailed on Silk Cut which placed fourth.
Bannatyne won the event for a third time when he sailed with Ericsson 4 during the 2008–09 race, before joining the Team New Zealand entry, Camper Lifelovers, for the 2011–12 Volvo Ocean Race.
[7][8] His brother, James Bannatyne, played for the New Zealand national football team, the All Whites.
His other brother, Grant Bannatyne, is a successful architect, notably for his involvement on The Shard with Renzo Piano's office.