SUP Missing Person- The Hook Fri

viento · Since 18 Dec 2005 56 Posts

The reports seem all messed up or maybe just KGW.

http://www.kgw.com/news-local/stories/kgw_070509_news_hood_river_paddle_boarder.f99c039.html

redrom · Since 06 Jul 2009 2 Posts New Member

boredbrain · Since 16 Feb 2006 352 Posts Hood River Obsessed

That area west of wells all the way past the hatchery has numerous of hidden tree truncks that are covered now with the Dams, that area has always been scary, since the early eighties! Always nice smooth water in heavy wind, but dangerous as hell with a head first dive.

And there is definately an Eddy there, just as different places in the gorge. The sandbar exists due to that Eddy caused by the Hood River.

My cousin is paralysed from a tree trunk in Lake Tahoe, this is very unfortunate. I can only hope for the best.

Jackal · Since 17 Dec 2005 147 Posts WS Stoked

they found his body this morning. RIP Paul.

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/07/body_of_paddle_boader_found_ne.html

Chooch · Tue Jul 07, 09 10:11 am

Really sad news. My thoughts go out to his friends and family.

R.I.P.

MasViento · Since 03 Mar 2009 235 Posts 97031 Stoked

This is sad reminder for us all yet again. Live everyday like your haircut is on fire.

I didnt know him but, Vaya con Dios brother Paul.

EA

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

Truely a sad day Crying or Very sad

Mark · Tue Jul 07, 09 10:15 am

On behalf of the CGKA and myself, our deepest condolences.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Very sad - thoughts and prayers to his friends and family

Nak · Tue Jul 07, 09 10:40 am

So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with Paul, his family, and his friends. May you have steady winds on your journey Paul.

Diggy · Since 25 Nov 2006 342 Posts Gorge to Coast Obsessed

Very sad news. Crying or Very sad

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

man... I feel really bad for his girlfriend who was traveling with him.

As an avid SUP-per... i'm rethinking safety. I had already started wearing a helmet while surfing, but have let kids on my board around docks and such...

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Really sad, condolences to friends and family.

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

Quite honestly I think it is premature to talk about any kind of safety issues yet. I don't think anyone knows yet what actually happened to him. If he had a heart attack it could happen to anyone at any time, while out swimming or kiting, and obviously then the helmet means nothing.

I have a hard time thinking that even falling and smacking your head on a board would knock you out. Either way, there is just so much risk in this world that you can regulate and worry about. I don't think anyone on this forum would really think heading out to do some SUP'ing on a sunny afternoon would be very risky.

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

wylieflyote · Tue Jul 07, 09 12:58 pm

Very sad. We all had so much fun hanging with Paul, I was very much looking forward to seeing him again this Summer in the Gorge.
Last night at a memorail service held at Crissy (simulcast with the Event Site), up to 1,000 friends showed up. Close knit community....
see image below, friends rigged sails to bid farewell.

kip

Garret · Since 07 Sep 2006 254 Posts Portland Obsessed

What a tragedy. More condolences to his family and friends.
Go hug someone you love and tell them what they mean to you....