A top performing New Zealand one-tonner and a sister ship to the 1976 Hobart race winner, Rockie is a GRP Farr design, raced by experienced Auckland skipper P S  Kingston who has appeared in five previous Sydney Hobart races dating back to 1967. Boosted by some IOR design alterations, Rockie has been in top form in New Zealand and will be in with a chance in the division full of hot one ton contenders.