Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds become co-owners of Australia SailGP team

SYDNEY: Hollywood stars Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds became co-owners of Australia´s three-times champion SailGP team on Friday, saying they were “incredibly excited”.

The actors, who are close friends, join Olympic gold medallist and driver Tom Slingsby at the helm of a team which was rebranded the “Flying Roos”. “We´re incredibly excited to set sail together in this new adventure,” the Australian Jackman and Canadian-American Reynolds said in a statement. “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.” Jackman and Reynolds starred together last year in the blockbuster movie “Deadpool & Wolverine”. Reynolds also owns Welsh football club Wrexham along with fellow actor Rob McElhenney. SailGP stages regattas close to shore with identical high-performance, foiling, multi-hull boats that can reach speeds of 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph).