Will Guy

Alongside his own sailing, Will regularly gives back to the sport by providing safety boat cover and coaching junior sailors. Whether it’s supporting beginners or ensuring sessions run safely, he thrives in practical, hands-on environments where responsibility and quick-thinking matter. 

Outside of sailing, Will is a competitive squash player, taking part in regional competitions while also helping to coach younger players. In the winter months, he swaps the water for the mountains, spending time skiing during the sailing off-season. 

Will has been deeply involved in the scouting movement since the age of six, taking part in expeditions across the UK and internationally. He now volunteers as a young leader, working with both Beaver Scouts and Scouts, helping younger members develop skills, confidence, and a sense of adventure. 

A keen traveller, Will spends time wild camping and fishing in remote parts of Scotland and backpacking through the Balkans and Iceland, always seeking out challenging and less-travelled environments. 

On Vässarö, a remote scouting island off the coast of Sweden that hosts over 5,000 young people each season, Will volunteers as one of the youngest and few international volunteers. Based in the harbour, known as the fladan, he teaches sailing to Scouts of all ages and helps run a wide range of on-the-water activities, from canoe trips to raft building, while living on the island and forming strong international connections. 

Will’s strong practical mindset means he enjoys working with his hands, spending time on woodworking, electronics projects, and maintaining equipment and machinery at his sailing club. This extends into his academic pathway, where he is studying mechatronics at college with the aim of pursuing a career that combines engineering, travel, and real-world problem solving. His short-term goal is to become a watersports instructor in a unique and inspiring location. 

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