Sydney to Hobart veteran John Quinn has owned a string of yachts over the last 15 years, including Sunseeker, Hummingbird and the J/35 Mem. Polaris finished 3rd in IRC division of this year Sydney Mooloolaba race and is an ongoing place getter in her offshore club events. Commander Ian Dunbabin from the Royal Australian Navy will join the crew on his way to taking up the position of Senior Naval Officer Tasmania. Best Hobart results with his beautiful classic include 2 divisional wins.