Boating
Jackman, Reynolds snap up Australian SailGP team
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have purchased the Australian SailGP team, The BONDS Flying Roos, for A$76 million. This isn’t Reynold’s first venture into the sporting world, purchasing Welsh soccer team Wrexham for US$2.5 million back when it was in the fifth tier of the English game with fellow actor Rob McElhenney in 2021. The duo was also part of a group of investors who acquired a €200 million stake in the French Formula 1 team Alpine in 2023. He has now ventured into Australian sports with Jackman by his side. The new co-owners said they were excited to set sail together on this new adventure alongside CEO and Olympic gold medalist Tom Slingsby in leading the freshly rebranded team. “Hugh brings a deep love for and pride in his home country, as well as being an avid fan of sailing,” Reynolds and Jackman said. “He will also be bringing his overly clingy emotional support human along for the ride.” Sail GP is a global sailing league where teams race hydrofoils that reach speeds exceeding 100km/h in teams of 12. Slingsby has led the team for four seasons and led them to three victories. The BONDS Flying Roos are also set to debut their rebranded F50 catamaran at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix, rac
Sanctuary Cove showcases dazzling marine luxury
The 2025 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), held from 22-25 May on Queensland’s Gold Coast, reaffirmed its reputation as one of the Southern Hemisphere’s top marine lifestyle events. Drawing over 45,000 visitors and hosting 824 vessels, this year’s edition offered a spectacular fusion of elegance and marine adventure, with a record number of boats delivering an unsurpassed display of marine innovation, luxury and lifestyle. From trailblazing catamarans to sleek performance yachts, SCIBS 2025 was more than a showcase of boats — it was a celebration of the boating lifestyle and the craftsmanship driving the industry forward.TMG Yachts: Elevating the Multihull ExperienceSydney-based TMG Yachts turned heads with its expansive display of luxury multihulls, reflecting its deep connection with innovation and bluewater cruising. Lagoon 38: A New Chapter for a Legendary Line Making its Australian preview was the new Lagoon 38, a compact blue-water cruiser positioned as the new entry point into Lagoon’s multihull range. This model replaces the beloved Lagoon 380, which enjoyed a remarkable production run of over 1,000 hulls across two decades. First unveiled in Bordeaux during Lagoon’s annual four-day owner and
SCIBS 2025 headlines Gold Coast's $40m event line-up
The Gold Coast is poised to take centre stage this May with a line-up of major events that promise to draw tens of thousands of visitors and pump more than A$40 million into the regional economy. A trio of internationally renowned happenings - the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), the Gold Coast Pro surfing competition, and the beloved Blues on Broadbeach music festival - are set to transform the coastal city into a magnet for lifestyle, sport, and entertainment enthusiasts from around the world. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate heralded the month as a defining moment for the city’s cultural and economic footprint. “From the Gold Coast Pro to Blues on Broadbeach and the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, we’re seeing the Gold Coast shine on a global stage - drawing visitors from around the country and the world,” he said. “With a combined economic impact of $40 million, these major events highlight the strength of our city’s events calendar and the vibrant community that supports it.”SCIBS 2025 ReturnsLeading the festivities is the 36th edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, running from 22-25 May. SCIBS is widely regarded as Australia’s leading marine lifestyle event, and 2025 looks set to be
Australia's boating lifestyle magazine marks 40 years
Club Marine Magazine celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025, marking four decades as one of Australia’s premier boating lifestyle magazines. The title's 40th anniversary highlights its evolution from a simple newsletter to a leading marine lifestyle publication. Its success reflects the growing boating industry in Australia and globally, which makes significant contributions to the economy and promotes boating as a positive lifestyle choice. In 2024, Australia saw a record high in boat ownership, with over 905,000 registered boats and 15,000 updated registrations. The boating industry contributes significantly to the economy, generating a national turnover of $10.12 billion. Globally, the leisure boat market was valued at $42.3 billion, with North America holding the largest share. Despite economic challenges, the boating industry continues to grow, driven by investments in tourism and recreation. Starting as a simple desktop-published newsletter in 1985, Club Marine Magazine evolved into a glossy quarterly journal, coinciding with Marine Hull Insurance's rebranding to Club Marine. The magazine was born from a chance meeting between company founder Fred Wilson and journalist Andrew Woodley. Woodley envisioned a pub