Owner James Murchison is an experienced ocean racing yachtsman, having competed in five Rolex Sydney Hobart races, a Melbourne to Osaka (Japan) and races to Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast and Mooloolaba. This US designed and built boat last raced south in 2006, where she finished fourth in PHS Division A. Abracadabra returns to racing after Hamilton Island Race Week 2007 and owner James Murchsion looking for competitive result with combination of Australian and Pommie crew.