Owner skipper, Alex Whitworth sailed his first Hobart race in 1977, raced again in 1979, and then virtually retired from ocean racing. However, after joining the 371 strong fleet in 1994 for the 50th anniversary race, he once again became addicted and has not missed a Sydney to Hobart race since. His best result came in last year's gruelling Hobart race when Berrimilla placed 1st in PHS Division D.