Rockhopper is a popular red pirate penguin that regularly sails to Club Penguin onboard his ship, called the Migrator. He typically arrives every two months and often his appearance is part of a giant party or special event. He is accompanied by his Yarr, his puffle companion. He always disembarks from the Migrator at the Beach. Rockhopper always arrives with rare items brought from Rockhopper Island. Often one of the items is a free item that non-members can purchase, but most of the items he brings are for members only.
One of the most fun things to do when Rockhopper arrives on the island is to try and spot him. During his visit, he will often appear on one server at a time and move from room to room. If you find him you can receive an autographed photo that is a player card background. When Rockhopper is online he appears just like a large red penguin except that he wears a pirate hat, and a long black beard which help him stand out.
You can see when he is arriving by looking for the Migrator on the horizon from the telescope at the top of the lighthouse. Rockhopper's ship will begin to appear almost a week before he arrives on the island. In a famous incident in February, 2008, Rockhopper's ship struck an iceberg and was heavily damaged. Rockhopper and Yarr arrived on the island in a rowboat and G led all of Club Penguin in an effort to rebuild the Migrator. This event led to the launch of a new game on Club Penguin called Aqua Grabber.
In order to spot Rockhopper when he is staying on the island, follow some basic guidelines. Look for him during busy times such as evenings when he is most likely to appear. Team up with friends to spot him. Spread out across many servers. Use a Rockhopper Tracker to find out which server he is logged into and then travel from room to room on that server. Don't worry and try to be patient. Often a good strategy is to choose a popular server and just wait for him to come to you.
