In loving memory of Hayden Anthony Goodrick
06/10/83 - 04/06/22

Suddenly taken at the age of 38 on June 4, 2022, doing what he loved competing in an M32 yacht race in Newport, RI USA. He is survived by his beautiful, adored children Reese and Jackson (Jack), wife Kara, special son of Denise and Anthony, beloved brother of Anthea and Michael Roberts, nephew of Kerin, uncle of Poppy, respected teammates, and business colleagues around the world, loved friend Kristy and beloved dog Pua.

Hayden grew up in New Plymouth, New Zealand attending Merrilands Primary School, Highlands Intermediate and New Plymouth Boys High School. He had a love of all sports including soccer, basketball, skateboarding, snowboarding and surfing but found his passion in yachting. At the age of 16, he left New Plymouth to join the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron's youth training program in Auckland where he also achieved an apprenticeship in sail making. He had an aspiration to become great in the yachting world and followed his dream to become a world-class respected sailor. At the age of 24, he earned a place with BMW Oracle in the America's Cup in Valencia, Spain. He was co-founder of the USone Sailing Team winning many world match race events and won the World Match Race Championship title in 2013. He was also the Executive Vice President of Adidas Sailing and owned several businesses including Trio Sports.

Hayden gave so much to so many and shared the love of life, especially with his beloved daughter Reese (9) and son Jack (7) They were the love of his life. As an avid outdoorsman they shared countless hours of adventures together such as hiking, mountain biking, skiing, snowmobiling, camping, swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking. As a loving Father, he was so proud of Reese and Jack's achievements in sports and in school.

He was a legend in his 38 years and has left a legacy.

His family welcome everyone to share his love for life at a memorial at

Te Henui Chapel
Saturday 23 July at 12.00 midday
46 Watson Street
Strandon
New Plymouth, 4310

Followed by a Paddle Out at 2.30pm
Fitzroy Board Riders Club
Fitzroy Beach
Fitzroy
New Plymouth