Glyn Charles

Glyn Charles (4 September 1965 – 27 December 1998) was a British sailor. He competed in the Star event at the 1996 Summer Olympics. He was one of six sailors to die during a storm in the 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. After five years' experience, he became a member of the British Youth Sailing squad, and at the age of 22 was national champion in the Laser dinghy class.

Sailing career Charles subsequently began yacht sailing. In 1988 and 1992, he competed for a place in the three-man Soling event, but lost to Lawrie Smith; in 1996, he beat Smith for selection in the two-man Star class, participating in the Atlanta Games, where he came 11th. At the time of his death he was preparing a campaign to race a Star in the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics. After missing selection for the 1992 Olympics, Charles undertook offshore racing, first representing Great Britain in the 1993 Admiral's Cup; he would participate in the event four times. He funded his endeavours by racing various types of boat on behalf of others, and received support from prominent sailing philanthropists.