Surfing industry legend Dick Baker passes away…

The world of surfing is sad. One of surfing’s best friends, even if not a surfer himself, has passed away. Dick Baker a great leader of the surfing industry, a tireless partner of the ISA for a better surfing future, and my personal friend, mentor and fatherly figure is no longer with us… For a view of the impact his life had in surfing, please see below.

By Fernando Aguerre, president of the ISA

http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/news-item/859/remembering-dick-baker

About the International Surfing Association (ISA)
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the World Governing Authority for surfing, bodyboarding and surfriding. It was originally founded as the International Surfing Federation in 1964 and has been running world championships since 1964 and the Junior World Championships since 1980.

ISA membership includes the surfing National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of over 50 countries on six continents. Its headquarters are located in San Diego, California. It is presided by Fernando Aguerre, first elected in 1994 in Rio, and re-elected six times since. The ISA's four Vice Presidents are Alan Atkins (Australia), Robin de Kock (South Africa), Mike Gerard (USA) and Karin Sierralta (Peru).

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