Ryan Hayward represents RCYC and races in the Western Cape sailing circuit. Ryan's competitive record on SailingSA begins in April 2023. Since then 53 races across 6 regattas have been completed. Ryan's primary class has been Hobie 16, with additional appearances in Hobie Tiger. Key performances include winning the 2025 Admirals Regatta in the Hobie 16 fleet, along with the 2025 Admirals Regatta in the Hobie 16 fleet. Ryan continues to compete regularly across provincial and national sailing events.