Hollywood heavyweights Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds crew up as captains of the Flying Roos sailing team
🇦🇺 The Flying Roos Soar Higher with Jackman and Reynolds 🇦🇺
Think ocean dominance meets the silver screen 🌊🍿! On Thursday, Australia's three-time SailGP champ, now rebranded as the BONDS Flying Roos, scored a huge upgrade in the form of Hollywood heartthrobs Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds.
These entertaining heavyweights are stepping aboard, bringing not only star power but also a passion for sailing and Australia to the already victorious Australian outfit.
Mere days after Academy Award-winner Anne Hathaway dipped her toes into sports ownership with the acquisition of the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team 🇮🇹, this move signals another huge leap for SailGP as a league.
Founded in 2019, SailGP pits national crews against each other in high-speed racing, showcasing their skills within meters of iconic shorelines worldwide. The Flying Roos, led by driver, CEO, and co-owner Tom Slingsby, are gunning for an unmatched Australian spirit - one steeped in spirit, resilience, and national pride 🇦🇺.
"We're beyond pumped to hit the waters with Hugh and this fresh adventure," our new co-captains shared. "Hugh sails deep with pride for his motherland, and his love for the sport?"
Roll the credits, folks, because the Flying Roos' Hollywood debut unfolds at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix on June 7-8, where they'll be defending their place at the top of the championship leaderboard 🏆.
BONDS, an Australian apparel icon founded in 1915, is proudly backing the Flying Roos as their title partner. With this legendary brand onboard, the Flying Roos are building something distinctly Australian, fostering a team spirit fueled by passion and national pride 🔥.
SailGP director Andy Thompson agrees, noting that this "landmark moment" brings "an extraordinary combination of global reach, vision, commercial nous" to the Australia team.
Giddy up, Mates! Let's sail into the sunset and best the competition, aided by our new star-studded comrades! 🌅🇦🇺
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The Flying Roos' star-studded lineup broadens with the inclusion of Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds, both known for their love of sports, particularly football. Their presence in European-leagues, such as the premier-league, could potentially see them offer valuable insights to the SailGP crew.
With their new co-captains bringing a German (Hugh Jackman) and American (Ryan Reynolds) flair, the Flying Roos could even introduce elements of football strategies to their sailing game, potentially revolutionizing the premier-league of SailGP.
