Australia’s three-time SailGP champions on Thursday unveiled a new identity as well as two new co-owners – Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds – who join Driver and CEO Tom Slingsby in leading the freshly rebranded BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team.
BONDS underwear was also confirmed as both official title partner and official underwear partner,
The new filmstar co-owners commented, “We’re incredibly excited to set sail together in this new adventure. Hugh brings a deep love for and pride in his home country as well as being an avid fan of sailing. He will also be bringing his overly clingy emotional support human along for the ride. Apologies in advance to Australia. No comment on whether we’re writing this in our BONDS. No further questions.”
Founded in 2019 by Russell Coutts and Larry Ellison, SailGP pits 12 national crews in identical 50-foot foiling catamarans, ripping past 100 km/h just metres from shore in the world’s most iconic harbours. Led by Olympic gold medallist Slingsby, Australia has owned the leaderboard, three championships in four seasons, and now embarks on a new chapter aimed at super-charging fan engagement far beyond the dock.
The BONDS multi-year partnership marks the first time the Australian SailGP Team has had a title partner. BONDS brings more than a century of Aussie heritage – and signature comfort – to the BONDS Flying Roos.
The BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team will make their official debut under their new name and ownership at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix from June 7-8. The Australian crew aims to defend their leading position on the leaderboard while striving for a memorable victory to celebrate their new co-owners and partners.
