Ryan Reynolds and his Canadian crew , part of the Bonds Flying Roos sailing team , actually beat Hugh Jackman and his Australian squad in a practice race of F50 catamarans on Friday in Valencia, Spain. Yeah, you read that right. Before the real Spain SailGP even kicked off this weekend, we got a Hollywood-level showdown on the water. Reynolds’ side pulled off the win, grabbing some serious bragging rights against the Aussies. Canadian driver Giles Scott was clearly hyped after the race, saying they “managed to win Ryan a nice bet, which is great.” He added that getting “a little bit of bragging rights against the Aussies there” felt incredibly satisfying. You gotta love that kind of friendly fire between co-owners, especially when a bet adds extra spice to the competition. It was a moment of glory, even if it was just practice.
The Practice Win Didn’t Translate When It Mattered Most
Unfortunately, that Friday feeling didn’t last for Reynolds’ Canada when Saturday’s actual SailGP event rolled around. While Jackman’s Australia, the other half of the Bonds Flying Roos, absolutely showed up and topped Group A, Canada found themselves in a much less celebratory position. They landed squarely at the very bottom of Group B. Ouch. Talk about a brutal reality check after securing a sweet practice victory. Scott openly admitted the letdown, saying, “Unfortunately, it didn’t translate into today, which was a little bit disappointing.” He even confessed a preference: “I know which win I’d prefer from yesterday or today.” It’s a classic tale in sports: winning the pre-game hype and the friendly wager, but then falling flat when the points truly count on the main stage. Still, Scott emphasized, “it was great fun to have Ryan on board,” so at least the celebrity presence brought some joy despite the official result being a tough pill to swallow.
What’s Next for the Spain SailGP in Valencia
So, while Ryan Reynolds secured his celebrity bragging rights and a “nice bet” payout, it was Hugh Jackman’s Australia that truly got the job done on the actual scoreboard. This SailGP weekend in Valencia, Spain, is just heating up, and we’re all watching to see if Canada can somehow claw its way back from the bottom of Group B. It’s clear that while practice races are fantastic for generating buzz, celebrity owner rivalries, and some fun wagers, the real competition is where reputations are forged and points accumulated. Can Canada find their form and turn things around, or will Australia continue to sail circles around them? Only the wind and the waves will tell as the action continues throughout the weekend!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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