Greg Bull
Spring, 2025
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With the sudden passing of Technical Advisor Greg Bull, Gougeon Brothers, Inc. lost an integral part of our Technical Service Team and a cherished member of our boat-building history. This loss deeply affects his coworkers, family, friends, and the local sailing community, leaving them with a significant void.
A Passion for Sailing
With his passion for sailing, boatbuilding skills, and love of the Great Lakes, it was inevitable that Greg would end up working with Meade and Jan Gougeon. He raced sailboats competitively and became the resident historian of Gougeon Brothers boats, specializing in the high-performance G32. A “Greg Bull” tour of our boat shop is an essential introduction for new employees, helping them to appreciate our history and innovative heritage. I am very grateful that he has passed on his pride in our legacy to our newer team members.
To say boats were a part of Greg’s life is an understatement.
Racing Lightnings in Brazil, sailing with Steve Fossett on Stars and Stripes, custom boatbuilding and repair, racing his G32, countless deliveries, and building Strings with Jan Gougeon, Greg’s life revolved around sailing. This path led him to work 15 years as a Technical Advisor at Gougeon Brothers as he turned his passion into a career. He even spent many summers living on a 42′ wooden cruiser with his wife, Rejean, and their well-traveled, much-loved dogs.
Humble & Kind
Greg was the “chainplate” that connected the instruction our customers needed with our products. Greg ensured boatbuilders could effectively use our products while our chemists reacted molecules and engineers measured their properties. He instructed hundreds of customers, guiding novices away from trouble and helping expert builders gain an extra knot. His soft-spoken, calm demeanor was just as impressive as his boatbuilding knowledge. Even frustrated customers appreciated Greg’s patience and dedication to solving their problems.
A True Teacher
I traveled to Japan with Greg to train Japanese-speaking technicians. While I struggled to communicate through translators and hand gestures, Greg demonstrated techniques slowly and methodically, transferring his knowledge without needing words. It was a testament to his skill and patience that will be missed very much.
