Wannes Van Laer (born 5 March 1985 in Ostend) is a professional Belgian sailor. He competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Men's Laser class, where he finished in 34th place. Since 2013 he became Belgian Champion Laser Standard for the sixth time.
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