News & Notices

 As of January 2021 'Rawhiti' is now in the ownership of Peter Brookes and soon to be moved to a new mooring in the Auckland Viaduct alongside other famous New Zealand Classic yachts.

 Raced by Peter in February 2021, 'Rawhiti' was a winner of both the 'Maharangi Classic Cup' and also the 'Auckland Regatta Day Classic Race'.

 Latest Restoration Project

 'Matia'

 50ft 'A Class Cutter. Built by Lidgard in 1939

 (above) Matia under sail in 1939. (below) on her mooring in 2019

 Little Jim is back in the workshop for continuing upgrade during the winter months

 After a three year break, work has begun again on Hanna Mae for new owners Ben and Molly Taylor

 Click HERE for pics of 'Rawhiti' at the Auckland Boat Show

September 2011

 

 Little Jim launched 12th June 2009.

'Brookes Classic Boats' New Workshop November 2004