MICHAEL McCORMICK (1944 – 2020)

Boating New Zealand staff were deeply saddened to hear of Michael McCormick’s passing away on 7th February.

McCormick, whose story featured in the Reflections column in January this year, was a highly respected racing and cruising sailor, skipper, navigator and yacht rigger. For many years he operated a rigging business in Tauranga, now owned by his son Scott.

McCormick faced life’s adversities with courage, commitment and always with a big smile. He’s survived by his wife Maryann, children Aaron, Rhys, Wayne and Scott, and grandchildren Chloe, Tayla, Kees, Lucia and Jacey.