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Paddle Out Service May 31 in Memory of Dick Baker

Dick Baker

A public Paddle Out service for SIMA’s longtime president, leader and guiding light, Dick Baker, has been planned for Sunday May 31, 2009. Baker passed away Tuesday, April 14, after a two-year battle with cancer. The Baker family greatly appreciates all the love and support that has been expressed from the surf industry, according to the SIMA statement. Here are the details on the Paddle Out, provided by SIMA:

“PADDLE OUT SERVICE IN MEMORY OF DICK BAKER
WHEN:
Sunday, May 31 - 3:00 p.m.

WHERE:
Doheny State Park
Picnic Areas A and B (map attached)

The service will begin in Picnic Area A and will include a traditional Paddle Out service in the water. Following the service, attendees are invited to surf Doheny and picnic in areas A and B, which are covered. Please bring your own beverages and food. Hawaiian singers and musicians will entertain. Festivities will continue until approximately two hours after the Paddle Out concludes.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From San Diego:
I-5 North to Beach Cities exit
Once on exit ramp, bear left to Pacific Coast Highway North to Dana Point
Turn left at Dana Point Harbour Drive and make first left into Doheny State Park. Ranger will provide directions.

From Orange County:
I-5 South exit Pacific Coast Highway North to Dana Point
Turn left at Dana Point Harbour Drive and make first left into Doheny State Park. Ranger will provide directions.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Parking on-site, and we suggest arriving early. San Onofre and California State Park parking passes are accepted, otherwise there is a standard parking fee of $10. Please bring your own surfboard, towel, wetsuit (water temp approx 65 degrees), cooler and drinks (alcohol permitted). Flowers will be provided for Paddle Out participants.

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 http://www.sima.com/charitable-funds/environmental-fund.aspx
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 http://www.sima.com/charitable-funds/humanitarian-fund.aspx
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

• The San Clemente Educational Foundation
Donate online using the link above, or checks should be made payable to San Clemente Educational Foundation and mailed to:
San Clemente High School
P.O. Box 4538, San Clemente, CA 92674

Cards should be mailed to:
The Baker Family
c/o SIMA
8 Argonaut, Suite 170
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Again, please direct any questions or inquiries to the SIMA office.

–
SIMA - Surf Industry Manufacturers Association
8 Argonaut, Ste. 170
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Ph: 949.366.1164
Fax: 949.454.1406
www.sima.com”