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Dick Baker Paddle Out this weekend

May 26th, 2009, 6:23 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

dick-and-una-baker-050409The public is invited to participate in a paddle out this weekend for one of the surf industry’s heaviest hitters.

If for some reason you didn’t hear about the sad news, SIMA Surf Industry Manufacturers Association longtime president Dick Baker passed away recently after a two-year battle with cancer.

There will be a traditional paddle out as well as a circle service on the beach at the same time.

Services will be held by Pastor Tod Bolsinger and friend of the Baker family, Justin Monson.  Following the service, guests can grab a surf session at Doheny and picnic on the beach.

When: Sunday, May 31, 3 p.m.

Where: Doheny State Beach, Dana Point

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Paddleout for Dick Baker announced

May 7th, 2009, 11:02 am by Laylan Connelly, staff writer

baker2A public paddle out for surf industry icon Dick Baker has been announced, a recognition to SIMA’s president who passed away last month.

Baker died after a two-year battle with cancer. Click here to read more about the former CEO of Ocean Pacific, who was loved by many in the surf world.

There will be a traditional paddle out as well as a Circle Service on the beach at the same time.  Services will be led by Pastor Tod Bolsinger and a friend of the Baker family, Justin Monson.

Following the service, guests are free to surf Doheny, picnic on the beach and in the large, shaded picnic area reserved for the Dick Baker Paddle Out. Festivities will continue until the sun sets.

When: Sunday, May 31,  3 p.m.

Where: Doheny State Park, Dana Point

SENDING CONDOLENCES TO THE BAKER FAMILY:
In lieu of flowers, the Baker family appreciates any donations to be made to one of the following foundations in Dick’s honor:

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