Ocean designs, formerly Sycorax,  enjoyed good success under the previous owner, including a 1st in the IMS cruiser/racer division of the 1996 Brisbane Gladstone race and 1st in division in the Pittwater Coffs Harbour race in the same year. Current owner Stephen Bean has raced this Sydney 41 exclusively this year, competing at the Hamilton and Hayman Island regattas, the Port Douglas Clipper Cup and the Brisbane Gladstone race.