Jens Kellinghusen made his Sydney Hobart debut in 2013 with Varuna, a Ker 51 and finished fourth overall to win Division. The German yachtsman has upgraded to Varuna VI, a Ker 56, it has a black carbon hull, twin-rudders and cants. After launching, finished sixth from six in division at Les Voiles St Barts, 13^th overall in the Rolex Middle Sea Race 2015, 13^th in the Caribbean 600 from 53 starters and fourth from five in Division E at the Pacific Cup from San Francisco to Hawaii. Crew includes Spanish navigator, Guillermo Altadill, whose extensive experience includes four Whitbread/VOR’s and 18 Atlantic crossings.