About Colin Ryrie
Lived 1929 – 1972 (aged 42). Colin Ryrie was a sailor.
Colin Stirling Ryrie (23 December 1929 – 7 July 1972) was an Australian Olympic sailor. He competed in the Finn class at the 1956 and 1964 Summer Olympic games.
In 1954 he and Jules Feldman formed Modern Magazines Pty Ltd and launched Modern Motor. Other titles followed in 1965, including Modern Boating, Hi-Fi Review, Rugby League Week and Electronics Today. A son, Kim Ryrie, co-designed the Fairlight CMI.
He was later commodore of the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club in Sydney. He died in July 1972 after a boating accident late at night in Sydney Harbour.
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Who was Colin Ryrie?
Australian Olympic sailor
When was Colin Ryrie born?
Colin Ryrie was born on 23 December 1929.
When did Colin Ryrie die?
Colin Ryrie died on 7 July 1972.
What was Colin Ryrie's occupation?
Colin Ryrie was a sailor.
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