Wannes Van Laer (born 5 March 1985 in Ostend) is a professional Belgian sailor.

[1] He competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Men's Laser class, where he finished in 34th place.

Van Laer sails under the colours of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, for the FFYB.

Highest position on the ISAF world ranking so far (updated: 17 juni 2013): 16th[3]

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