Vale Jack Beattie

MORWELL CRAWFORD MARINE

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TOORADIN

It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Jack Beattie, 26, who almost single-handedly created the Club Marine TV arm of Club Marine Insurance, along with his father and former Club Marine magazine Managing Editor, Chris Beattie.

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ECHUCA

EADES XTREME MARINE

24 Sturt Street Echuca

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Jack was an incredibly talented and creative video producer, director, cameraman, photographer, editor and drone operator, who set the style and extremely high production values for Club Marine TV videos that have been widely acknowledged as leaders in their field.

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“I was extremely proud and privileged to be able to work with my only son Jack as we developed Club Marine TV and he became incredibly well-liked and respected by leaders in the marine industry for his dedication and commitment to his craft,” said Chris. “So many have reached out to me since his passing to express their affection and respect for him and the family is incredibly grateful for their kind words.

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“He was an unpaid fixture in the magazine for the 18 years that I edited the publication, and along with his sister Jess, appeared as an extra in many destination and technical features, as

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MELBOURNE

TRIPLE M MARINE

117 Northgate Drive Thomastown

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Jack worked as a contract producer for Club Marine TV up until early last year and was a lead videographer for such respected television shows as Whats Up Downunder as well as working on live coverage of entertainment and sporting events.

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He also pioneered live coverage of events for Club Marine, such as the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, where he worked tirelessly with presenters around the clock to produce coverage of new model releases as they happened.

He passed suddenly amongst friends on the Gold Coast on April 8 and will be sorely missed by his family, including mother Vicki, sister Jess and dad Chris.

His family has asked that anyone who knew him mark his passing by making a donation to the Black Dog Institute, www. blackdoginstitute.org.au. –Chris Beattie