Hayden Goodrick to support Jack & Reese Goodrick

There has been an enormous amount of support from Hayden’s friends and family around the world over the last month since he passed away. Hayden touched so many people around the globe with his passion for sailing, the water, the snow, adventure, life, business, and family. The overwhelming feeling that Hayden instilled in all of us that knew him was how important his two beautiful children, Jack and Reese, were to him - above all else.

To ensure that in Hayden’s absence Jack and Reese will have the required funds to access an education of their choice we have setup 529 College Savings Plans for both. A handful of M32 owners have generously offered to match donations raised here.

All Funds raised here will be split between the two 529 College Savings Plans that have been set up for Jack and Reese via UGift529.

Hayden’s unexpected loss has painfully reminded our community that this could happen to any of us. We ask his friends and family to contribute if they feel inclined. I know that Hayden would have done the same for us.

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A 529 College Savings Plan has been set up for both Reese and Jack Goodrick which are owned by a trust that will be managed by long-time friends and crewmates of Hayden. All money raised via GoFundMe will be evenly split between the two accounts.

If you are considering making a larger contribution it is possible to donate directly to the 529 accounts which will save the 3% GoFundMe processing fee. Please reach out to todreynolds {at} gmail.com for information.

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Hayden Anthony Goodrick of Vail, Colorado passed away tragically at the age of 38 on June 4, 2022, while competing in a M-32 sailing event in Newport, RI. To the world, Hayden was a sailing legend. To his home community of Vail, CO, he was a father, husband, local business owner, backcountry snowmobile guide, and Vail snowboard instructor.

Hayden was born on October 6, 1983 in Auckland, New Zealand. He grew up in New Plymouth, Taranaki where he could be found at his local Fitzroy Beach surfing and hanging with friends. He was introduced to sailing at a young age and quickly became accomplished, leaving New Plymouth Boys High School in Taranaki at age 16 to train with the Royal New Zealand Yacht Club in Auckland. He graduated from The University of Otago with degrees in marketing and communication and an apprenticeship in sail making. Hayden was a world class sailor across multiple classes including M32, Melges 20/24/32, America’s Cup, and maxi yacht racing. He competed in the 2007 America’s Cup with BMW Oracle Racing and founded US One Sailing Team, which won multiple world match race tour sailing events and took the championship title in 2013. He holds numerous world champion titles in sailing events around the world. He was the Executive Vice President of Adidas Sailing and owned several businesses, including Trio Sports in Edwards, CO.

Hayden moved to Vail in 2010 where he met Kara Goodrick (Felzien). They were married on July 19, 2011. They gave birth to their daughter Reese Goodrick in 2012, and son Jack Goodrick in 2014. Hayden was an avid outdoorsman, who never turned down an adventure and made sure his kids experienced his stoke for life. They spent countless hours snowmobiling, backcountry touring, snowboarding, mountain biking, and camping at the lake on weekends, where you would find him “fizzing” to get on the water for a good surf. Hayden was a friend to many and a stranger to no one, always striking up conversation and leaving a lasting impression. He was a force of nature, determined to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved. He was unendingly proud of Reese and Jack. He was passionate about life, an all around amazing guy with a huge presence.

Hayden was one of a kind, with quirks and Kiwi expressions that just made him him. He loved New Zealand and was so proud to be from Taranaki. He is survived by his children, Reese (9) and Jackson (7), wife Kara Goodrick (Felzien), Mom Denise Marie Goodrick (Roberts), Dad Anthony John Goodrick, Sister Anthea Clark (Goodrick), and brother, Michael Roberts, nieces and nephews, many aunts, uncles, and cousins, and his beloved dog, Pua.