Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman thrilled their fans while competing in a SailGP race in Spain. The two Hollywood icons swapped the red carpet for high-speed catamarans, taking their famous onscreen rivalry out to sea in Valencia in the latest SailGP event.
Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman swapped the red carpet for high-speed catamarans as their famous on-screen rivalry arrived in Spain during the SailGP event in Valencia. Stars who have been seen in the “Deadpool” and “Wolverine” franchises showed a different talent on Saturday, September 5, ahead of the main Spain Sail Grand Prix.
Everyone cheered as the pair climbed aboard cutting-edge F50 foiling catamarans, capable of reaching speeds of over 100 km/h. Australian-born Jackman joined Reynolds, who represented Canada’s NorthStarSailGP team, co-own the yacht alongside team CEO and Olympic champion, Tom Slingsby.`
Ryan and Hugh officially acted as guest “sixth sailors,” and both experienced the thrill of racing on some of the fastest boats in the world.
Actors Ryan Reynolds & Hugh Jackman Participate In SailGP
GettyThe adventurous race ended with Reynolds celebrating victory, basically beating Jackman in a new chapter of their fun, long-running rivalry. According to Ryan, beating Hugh was a “national pastime in Canada. Meanwhile, the “Wolverine” star praised the SailGP athletes for their incredible skill and speed on the water.
Fans gathered at Marina Port Valencia to watch the Hollywood hunks, as SailGP makes its debut under a new, three-year agreement with the Spanish city.
Valencia Hosts SailGP weekend
Spain Sail Grand Prix is more than just a celebrity event, as it is among the most important races of the 2026 SailGP Championship. The event saw 13 national teams compete in Valencia as the season heads towards its final stages of the season.
Among the contestants, this event is most significant for Spain’s home team, Los Gallos. The team is led by Olympic champions, Diego Botin and Florian Trittel, who were entered as championship contenders over the weekend.
The opening day of races saw Los Gallos beating Group B with two race victories. Meanwhile, Australia’s Flying Roos led Group A, which saw an exciting finale on Sunday.
Ryan Reynolds & Hugh Jackman Are Latest Celebrity Backers
GettyReynolds and Jackson aren’t the only famous stars investing in SailGP, as the sailing championship has seen a growing list of celebrity backers. These famously include Anne Hathaway, Kylian Mbappe, Lindsey Vonn, Sebastian Vettel and DJ Khaled, who helped to raise the profile of the global sailing championship.
X Translation: Actors Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have competed against each other this morning in Valencia, in the hours leading up to the start of #SailGP. The victory has gone to Reynolds.
As noted by The New York Times, all 13 national teams have now been backed by outside investors. This marks an important milestone as SailGP continues to expand around the world.
Meanwhile, Valencia welcomes the boost for tourism from hosting world-class sailing and celebrities, while showcasing the city’s waterfront to a global TV audience. After the latest Hollywood rivalry, many spectators are sure to remember this weekend as Ryan and Hugh leave the cinema to sail the Mediterranean Sea.
