The only specialised marine publication in Oceania that focuses on the maritime industry, from super yachts to small craft to large commercial ships, including coastal shipping, tugs, tow boats, barges, ferries, tourist, sport-fishing craft
Issue link: https://viewer.e-digitaleditions.com/i/48969
OBITUARIES MARK CRAWFORD GOUDIE JULY 12, 1962 – SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 ADVENTURES STARTED EARLY BY MARGARET WIND I t is difficult for me to know whether to feel cheated for not having spent more time with Mark Goudie on our waters, or be amazed at knowing someone who seemingly managed to conquer more in half a lifetime than most achieve in a whole. Mark was most recently famous for his epic adventure around the North Cape with the replica paddle steamer Waipa Delta, but his nautical adventures stem back to his early beginnings. Mark was born in Thames but raised in Auckland and spent most of his youth either around cars or boats. Not one for academia, his entrepreneurial skills and passion for self-made success saw him wheel-and-deal his way through many ventures as an early adult. These included shareholdings and ownership in car yards, Kings Tours in the Bay of Islands, the Half Moon Bay Marina brokerage, a bus and limousine business and the penultimate challenge, the Waipa Delta. He also maintained an avid interest in the marine sector through a stint on the New Zealand Marine Transport Association committee and the board of Maritime Management Services Ltd. His attitude in life was admirable; anyone who says something can't be done, hasn't met Mark Goudie. The relocation of the Waipa Delta from the Waikato River to Auckland's Viaduct Harbour is a true example of that. The current state of the business defies the true potential of her move from the Waikato. Mark's recent decline in health meant he was unable to enjoy the success of such a gutsy decision. This story would not be complete without mentioning his amazing wife, Sandra, and their two teenage children, Bradley and Samantha. Together they set sail around the world on their own adventure aboard the infamous ship Jeronkinbah. The kids were only aged five and seven and the journey lasted for five wonderful years. Mark would fly back for kidney treatment every now and then, sometimes indulging in his "boyish" addiction of buying another boat, bus, limousine or vintage car for his collection during the quick stint home, mostly without Sandra's permission! Samantha proudly boasts that not many teenagers have moved house eight times and visited 20 different countries. Mark had already endured a kidney transplant while in his 30's and was hoping to get another to see him through to a fine old age. Unfortunately, that was not to be. However, I can still smile when I reflect on his cheeky humour and the fond memories he left us with. In the wonderful sentiments of his close buddy, Barry Utting, I quote, "Find a safe, quiet anchorage and all your family and friends will in time arrive for happy hour." 14 Professional Skipper November/December 2011 JOHN E HAGER 1942-2011 SKIPPER HELMED MANY VESSELS BY DANIEL HICKS T he former Auckland-based ferry and charter boat skipper John Hager died in August after a long battle with cancer. John grew up in Auckland and had a great interest in boats and the sea from a young age. He trained as an agricultural scientist, but after a number of years in the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry he took voluntary redundancy in 1989 and sat his Master of Restricted Limits Launch ticket. He started worked for the Pride of Auckland company as a skipper on their fleet of yachts. He particularly enjoyed the dinner cruises, and often recounted an unusual charter involving the Russian diplomat Alexander Rutskoi, a trip that included high security and the Bomb Squad. John later worked for the Just Cruising Charter Company as skipper of the Osprey. He greatly enjoyed the Bayswater ferry run and the rapport he developed with his regular passengers, as well as the involvement of helping crew members gain experience in training towards their own tickets. John also worked for Fullers as a tour guide on the Rangitoto Explorer. He operated heritage vessels for a number of years and privately owned the small launch Mapu, and later the former Somes Island tug Matiu, built in the Second World War, which he maintained in survey. In earlier years he had been involved with the steam tug Lyttelton in Canterbury and the MV Te Aroha in Auckland. Later he was deeply involved with the Maritime Museum in Auckland as a skipper of the replica scow Ted Ashby and the steam launch Puke. John and his wife Helen, retired to Warkworth and John was delighted to be invited by Peter Thompson to be skipper of the newly rebuilt steam launch Kapanui. In addition to his involvement with the Kapanui, John bought the former Kawau ferry St Clair, and Robertsons Boatbuilders converted her into a suitable cruising launch. In recent years, despite his battle with cancer, John delighted in being involved with boating activities on the Mahurangi River, north of Auckland. Both the Kapanui and the scow Jane Gifford were appropriately involved in the cortege for his funeral. John will be greatly missed by many involved in the marine scene.