The following images were all taken near the same location, ~37.8104705810547/122.360382080078:

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The Bay Area Sea Kayakers awarded me a set of steak knives for finishing the R2AK
Taken on 2015-07-29 .
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A ferry runs Raccoon Strait past Kayak Kamp on Angel Island
Taken on 2011-10-17 .
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Looking down at Kayak Kamp on Angel Island
Taken on 2011-10-17 .
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Andrea Wolf on top of Angel Island
Taken on 2011-10-17 .
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Fran Sticha on top of Angel Island
Taken on 2011-10-17 .
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The Bay Bridge and San Francisco from the top of Angel Island
Taken on 2011-10-17 .
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We watched this ship being towed around The Bay
Taken on 2011-10-17 .
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Another ship rounding Angel Island
Taken on 2011-10-17 .
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Andrea Wolf and Fran Sticha coming back down Angel Island
Taken on 2011-10-17 .
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I got yelled at by the harbor pilot for crossing too close in front of this ship
Taken on 2011-10-16 .
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I paddled past the Heremiah OBrien
Taken on 2011-10-16 .
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This is a cute little cruise ship, probaby obsolete
Taken on 2011-10-16 .
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I met Fran Sticha and the rest of the Sojourners at Pier 40
Taken on 2011-10-16 .
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Dick Ryon is overdressed for this warm day on The Bay
Taken on 2011-10-16 .
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We passed behind a ferry pulling into the Ferry Building
Taken on 2011-10-16 .
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We watched another ferry dock at Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2011-10-16 .
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Approaching Angel Island
Taken on 2011-03-19 .
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Doug Huft Angel Island
Taken on 2011-03-19 .
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Dennis Holton and Doug Huft Landing on Alameda Island
Taken on 2011-03-19 .
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Kevin Morey and Doug Huft Landing on Alameda Island
Taken on 2011-03-19 .
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Going under the new Bay Bridge
Taken on 2011-03-19 .
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Approaching Bird Island
Taken on 2011-03-19 .
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Doug Huft rounding Bird Island
Taken on 2011-03-19 .
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After the train ride we had to hoof it over the freeway crossing to get to our cars
Taken on 2010-10-9 .
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Art on the pedestrian crossing
Taken on 2010-10-9 .
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After the train ride we had to hoof it over the freeway crossing to get to our cars
Taken on 2010-10-9 .
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Art on the pedestrian crossing
Taken on 2010-10-9 .
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After the train ride we had to hoof it over the freeway crossing to get to our cars
Taken on 2010-10-9 .
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Paul Nixon heading away from Angel Island
Taken on 2010-10-5 .
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Bo Barnes loading his kayak for the Sojourn
Taken on 2010-10-4 .
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The intrepid kayaker packing his kayak for the Sojourn
Taken on 2010-10-4 .
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Bo Barnes launching for the Sojourn
Taken on 2010-10-4 .
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Bo Barnes reveling in the calm weather on The Bay
Taken on 2010-10-4 .
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Burried in a wave at Caspar the Friendly Beach
Taken on 2010-09-28 .
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Thurseve Paddlers on Pallete Beach
Taken on 2008-09-25 .
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Albert Wangs Memorial Paddle
Taken on 2008-09-20 .
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The scattering of Albert Wangs ashes
Taken on 2008-09-20 .
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The Intrepid Safety Kayaker at the Escape from Alcatraz Swim
Taken on 2008-06-8 .
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59 safety kayakers show up for the Adventure Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon
Taken on 2008-06-8 .
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Safety kayakers paddling across to Alcatraz
Taken on 2008-06-8 .
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Sherrif's jet skis and the ferry near Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2008-06-8 .
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Safety kayakers waiting at Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2008-06-8 .
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The ferry with 2000 swimmers on board at Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2008-06-8 .
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2000 swimmers jump in the water near Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2008-06-8 .
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Alan Kepner and LaRhee Webster watch 2000 swimmers jump into the SF Bay
Taken on 2008-06-8 .
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2000 swimmers fighting the ebb tide to get to San Francisco from Alcatraz
Taken on 2008-06-8 .
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We safety kayakers split up to follow and assist individual swimmers
Taken on 2008-06-8 .
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Approaching Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2008-03-9 .
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Dennis Holton at Treasure Island
Taken on 2008-03-9 .
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Richard Pieper near Treasure Island
Taken on 2008-03-9 .
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Paula Hubbard at Treasure Island
Taken on 2008-03-9 .
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Richard Pieper heading towards Brooks Island
Taken on 2008-03-9 .
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The pilons of the South Hampton Shoal
Taken on 2008-03-8 .
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A super-tanker passing between Angel Island and Dave Brown
Taken on 2008-03-8 .
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Ninja camping bivy tent on Pallett Beach
Taken on 2008-03-4 .
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Leaving Angel Island in the morning
Taken on 2008-03-4 .
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San Francisco and Alcatraz Island in the morning
Taken on 2008-03-4 .
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Approching Angel Island
Taken on 2008-03-3 .
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Point Blunt in evening light
Taken on 2008-03-3 .
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Landing on Pallett Beach
Taken on 2008-03-3 .
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Margaritas before dinner on Pallett Beach
Taken on 2008-03-3 .
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Thurseve Paddlers around the campfire on Pallett Beach
Taken on 2008-03-3 .
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Irish Coffee on Pallett Beach
Taken on 2008-03-3 .
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Thurseve Paddlers eating dinner on Pallett Beach
Taken on 2008-03-3 .
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Thurseve Paddlers leaving Pallett Beach
Taken on 2008-03-3 .
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Kate DesLauriers sleeping in late on New Years Day
Taken on 2008-01-1 .
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Kate DesLauriers launched from Perls Beach
Taken on 2008-01-1 .
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Dörte Mann in front of the Golden Gate Bridge
Taken on 2008-01-1 .
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Chasing a great blue heron around Angel Island
Taken on 2008-01-1 .
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Landing on Perls Beach, Angel Island
Taken on 2007-12-31 .
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The start of the climb from Perls Beach to ridge camp
Taken on 2007-12-31 .
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View of the Golden Gate Bridge from Angel Island
Taken on 2007-12-31 .
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Joe Petolino's Coaster on Angel Island
Taken on 2007-12-9 .
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Fred Cooper being amorously attacked by the Women of BASK on his birthday
Taken on 2007-12-9 .
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Fred Cooper being amorously attacked by the Men of BASK on his birthday
Taken on 2007-12-9 .
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Fred Cooper celebrating his birthday on Angel Island
Taken on 2007-12-9 .
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Approaching Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Glenn Nunez approaching Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Power Plant smokestack on Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Glenn Nunez and John Harmon at Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Water Tower on Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Roger's Secret Ninja Camp on Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Alcatraz Island up close
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Caves (and John Harmon) on Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Buildings on Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Drainage flume on Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Sea gull on pile of junk on Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Pile of junk on Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Canadian goose (and Glenn Nunez) on Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Century Plants on Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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A state park sign on Alcatraz Island that I don't mind obeying
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Tourist ferry arriving on Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Lighthouse tower on Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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North shore of Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Guard Tower on Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Water Tower on Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Power Plant Stack on Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Water tower on Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Power Plant Stack on Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Backlit water tower on Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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BASKers on west end of Alcatraz Island
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Sailing Ship and Transamerica Pyramid on the San Fransisco Skyline
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Joe Petolino watching visiting Check Replublic musicians swimming at Aquatic Park
Taken on 2007-02-4 .
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Nice fender hanging in driftwood on Perls Beach
Taken on 2006-12-31 .
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Paking up in the fog on Perls Beach
Taken on 2006-12-31 .
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Boats at the Treasure Island boat ramp
Taken on 2002-01-13 .
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Carrying a boat to the water
Taken on 2002-01-13 .
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The intrepid kayaker in full battle gear on Treasure Island
Taken on 2002-01-13 .
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Rich showing off his brace.
Taken on 2002-01-13 .
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Evelen Poats, Angel Island and the Golden Gate
Taken on 2002-01-13 .
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San Francisco skyline past kayaks
Taken on 2002-01-13 .
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Treasure island shore and Yerba Buena Island
Taken on 2002-01-13 .
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Bay Bridge leaving Yerba Buena Island
Taken on 2002-01-13 .
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Wild Yerba Buena Island shoreline
Taken on 2002-01-13 .
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Lighthouse on Yerba Buena Island
Taken on 2002-01-13 .
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The buoy tender dock on Yerba Buena Island
Taken on 2002-01-13 .
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Buoy 46013 on the dock on Yerba Buena Island
Taken on 2002-01-13 .
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Me in front of Buoy 46013 on the dock on Yerba Buena Island
Taken on 2002-01-13 .
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The intrepid kayaker in front of Buoy 46013 on the dock on Yerba Buena Island
Taken on 2002-01-13 .
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The intrepid kayaker in front of Buoy 46013 on the dock on Yerba Buena Island
Taken on 2002-01-13 .
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Konstantin in front of buoy 46059 at Yerba Buena Island
Taken on 2002-01-13 .
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Buoy 46059 up close on Yerba Buena Island
Taken on 2002-01-13 .
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Continuing around Yerba Buena Island
Taken on 2002-01-13 .
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Fred Cooper exiting his boat and paddling a piece of foam.
Taken on 2002-01-13 .
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Landed on Perls Beach
Taken on 2000-12-30 .
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Rolling gear up the hill to the Ridge Camps
Taken on 2000-12-30 .
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Maryly Snow at Ridge Camp on Angel Island
Taken on 2000-12-30 .
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The intrepid kayakers sleeping off New Years at Ridge Camp on Angel Island
Taken on 2000-12-30 .
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Maryly Snow practicing for Mexico in rough water at the Emeryville Marina
Taken on 2000-04-8 .
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Sailboat arriving at the Emeryville Marina
Taken on 2000-04-8 .
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Maryly Snow practicing for Mexico in rough water at the Emeryville Marina
Taken on 2000-04-8 .
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Maryly Snow in her new tent on Angel Island
Taken on 1999-12-31 .
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The intrepid kayaker outside a tent on Angel Island
Taken on 1999-12-31 .
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BASKers basking in Ridge Camp on Angel Island
Taken on 1999-12-31 .
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Maryly Snow enjoying dinner in Ridge Camp on Angel Island
Taken on 1999-12-31 .
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Lugging kayak gear up to Ridge Camp on Angel Island
Taken on 1999-12-31 .
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Unused Kayak Camp on Angel Island
Taken on 1999-12-31 .
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Photographer near Ridge Camp on Angel Island
Taken on 1999-12-31 .
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Kayakers resting on Perls Beach on Angel Island
Taken on 1999-12-31 .
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Photographing tourists at Dumphy Park on the way to Angel Island
Taken on 1999-12-31 .
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Approaching Angel Island
Taken on 1999-12-31 .
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Landed on Perls Beach on Angel Island
Taken on 1999-12-31 .
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Maryly Snow with electric toothbrush on Angel Island
Taken on 1999-12-31 .
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Maryly Snow ready to leave Angel Island
Taken on 1999-12-31 .
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Heading back to Marin from Angel Island
Taken on 1999-12-31 .
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Maryly Snow and Mike Higgins safely back from Angel Island
Taken on 1999-12-31 .
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Rounding Yerba Bueno Island
Taken on 1998-02-28 .
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Bridge leaving West side of Yerba Bueno
Taken on 1998-02-28 .
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looking back at South point of Yerba Bueno
Taken on 1998-02-28 .
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Landing on Yerba Bueno
Taken on 1998-02-28 .
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Big navy boat on SF waterfront
Taken on 1998-02-28 .
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Port SF Cranes
Taken on 1997-03-9 .
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SF Distant
Taken on 1997-03-9 .
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Next Pier
Taken on 1997-03-9 .
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Boat Stern
Taken on 1997-03-9 .
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Crane Boat
Taken on 1997-03-9 .
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Crane & Boat
Taken on 1997-03-9 .
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Pictures from the 1997/1998 Angel Island New Years Eve Campout.
Taken on 1997-01-1 .
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The intrepid kayaker on Angel Island New Years 1998
Taken on 1997-01-1 .
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Pictures from the 1997/1998 Angel Island New Years Eve Campout.
Taken on 1997-01-1 .
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Paddling close to Angel Island
Taken on 1996-11-24 .
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Perls Beach on Angel Island
Taken on 1996-11-24 .
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Circumnavigating Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay
Taken on 1996-09-7 .
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Escorting swimmers from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco
Taken on 1996-08-18 .
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Paddling from Aquatic Park to Alcatraz Island for a swimming escort later
Taken on 1996-08-18 .
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Escorting the last few swimmers from Alcatraz Island to Aauatic Park
Taken on 1996-08-18 .
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Brooks Island viewed from the south
Taken on 1996-04-14 .
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