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

Post from: OC Beach Blog

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:

•   SIMA Environmental Fund
Checks should be made payable to the SIMA Environmental Fund and mailed to:
SIMA Environmental Fund – Dick Baker Remembrance
8 Argonaut, Ste. 170, Aliso Viejo, CA  92656

•  SIMA Humanitarian Fund
Checks should be made payable to the SIMA Humanitarian Fund and mailed to:
SIMA Humanitarian Fund – Dick Baker Remembrance
8 Argonaut, Ste. 170, Aliso Viejo, CA  92656

Post from: OC Beach Blog