The following images were all taken near the same location, ~37.9431838989258/122.51734161377:

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Launching for the Sojourn at McNears Beach
Taken on 2012-09-30 .
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Herb Howe and Andre Wolf laaunching for the Sojourn at McNears Beach
Taken on 2012-09-30 .
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A proposed handycapped access to the water at McNears Beach
Taken on 2011-10-19 .
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I made a side trip to photograph the top of Rat Rock
Taken on 2011-10-19 .
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A survey marker on the top of Rat Rock
Taken on 2011-10-19 .
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Views from the top of Rat Rock
Taken on 2011-10-19 .
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A buckeye tree grows on the top of Rat Rock
Taken on 2011-10-19 .
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The well worn trail down off the top of Rat Rock
Taken on 2011-10-19 .
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Our tents drying in the morning at Paradise Park on Tiburon
Taken on 2011-10-18 .
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We stopped for lunch on Jailhouse Beach (near San Quentin)
Taken on 2011-10-18 .
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Setting up camp at McNears Beach
Taken on 2011-10-18 .
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Mike Edwards and Bo Barnes cooking dinner at McNears Beach
Taken on 2011-10-18 .
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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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Terns on an old pier post
Taken on 2011-10-17 .
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Dinner at Paradise Park on Tiburon
Taken on 2011-10-17 .
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The intrepid kayaker showing off his new custom dive skin
Taken on 2011-09-29 .
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Rounding Rat Rock
Taken on 2011-03-19 .
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Doug Huft going between the Marin Islands
Taken on 2011-03-19 .
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Dennis Holton going between the Marin Islands
Taken on 2011-03-19 .
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Paul Nixon heading away from Angel Island
Taken on 2010-10-5 .
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Bo Barnes filling Paul's cup on Angel Island
Taken on 2010-10-4 .
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Danny Forer and I were the only ones to show up for Dannys Saturday paddle to Red Rock
Taken on 2009-09-12 .
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Thurseve Paddlers getting ready at Jailhouse Beach
Taken on 2008-10-9 .
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Keltic Kim joins the Thurseve Paddlers crossing The Bay
Taken on 2008-10-9 .
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Thurseve Paddlers at Dannys Secret Launch
Taken on 2008-09-18 .
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Jonathan Purcell, John Boeschen and the Hobo play in the water swirling around West Sister Island
Taken on 2008-09-4 .
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John Boeschen, Gordon Schanck and Jonathan Purcell paddling under the gun club pier
Taken on 2008-07-10 .
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John Boeschen and Indiana resting from the wind and waves behind East Marin Island
Taken on 2008-07-10 .
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John Boeschen Gordon Schanck and Indiana landing at Dynamite Beach
Taken on 2008-07-10 .
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Jonathan Purcell landing and safely landed at Dynamite Beach
Taken on 2008-07-10 .
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Indiana setting the table at Dynamite Beach
Taken on 2008-07-10 .
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Duck hunting boat washed ashore at Dynamite Beach
Taken on 2008-07-10 .
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Jonathan Purcell enjoying the evening at Dynamite Beach
Taken on 2008-07-10 .
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Gordon Schanck enjoying the evening at Dynamite Beach
Taken on 2008-07-10 .
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John Boeschen enjoying the evening at Dynamite Beach
Taken on 2008-07-10 .
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Indiana and Gordon Schanck enjoying the evening at Dynamite Beach
Taken on 2008-07-10 .
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The driftwood campfire at Dynamite Beach
Taken on 2008-07-10 .
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Sunrise in the middle of San Francisco Bay
Taken on 2008-04-4 .
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Stone sculpture at the entrance of the Lock Lomond Marina
Taken on 2008-04-4 .
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I ran into Thurseve Paddlers in the market formerly known as Brunos
Taken on 2008-04-3 .
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My kayak ready for a Thurseve Paddle
Taken on 2008-04-3 .
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The Thurseve Paddlers talking before a paddle
Taken on 2008-04-3 .
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John Boeschen getting ready to launch
Taken on 2008-04-3 .
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Eagret at the Lock Lomond Marina
Taken on 2008-04-3 .
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Everyone else watching John Boeschen fall over
Taken on 2008-04-3 .
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John Boeschen recovered from falling over in his kayak
Taken on 2008-04-3 .
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Everyone else launches without falling over
Taken on 2008-04-3 .
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John Boeschen passing the west Marin Island
Taken on 2008-04-3 .
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Richmond San Rafael Bridge
Taken on 2008-03-28 .
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Approaching Jail House Beach in the morning
Taken on 2008-03-28 .
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John Boeschen on Jail House Beach
Taken on 2008-03-27 .
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Thurseve Paddlers getting ready on Jail House Beach
Taken on 2008-03-27 .
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Gordon Schanck on Jail House Beach
Taken on 2008-03-27 .
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The intrepid kayaker on Jail House Beach
Taken on 2008-03-27 .
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Dave Brown on Jail House Beach
Taken on 2008-03-27 .
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Penny Wells on Jail House Beach
Taken on 2008-03-27 .
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Thurseve Paddlers getting ready on Jail House Beach
Taken on 2008-03-27 .
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Thurseve Paddlers launching from Jail House Beach, heading for Red Rock
Taken on 2008-03-27 .
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Thurseve Paddlers heading for Red Rock
Taken on 2008-03-27 .
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Penny Wells and Gordon Schanck heading for Red Rock
Taken on 2008-03-27 .
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West Brother Island
Taken on 2008-03-9 .
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Dave Littlejohn at the West Sister Island
Taken on 2008-03-9 .
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West Sister Island
Taken on 2008-03-9 .
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Dave Littlejohn at Rat Rock
Taken on 2008-03-9 .
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Launching after a lunch break at China Camp State Park
Taken on 2008-03-9 .
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West Marin Island
Taken on 2008-03-9 .
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East Marin Island
Taken on 2008-03-9 .
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Fred Cooper examining repairs to the Richmond Bridge
Taken on 2008-02-18 .
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Passing The Brother Islands on the way north
Taken on 2008-02-18 .
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Stopping for lunch at China Camp halfway through the Mini Gonzo paddle
Taken on 2008-02-18 .
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View of the Golden Gate Bridge from Angel Island
Taken on 2007-12-31 .
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Morning light on the East Marin Island
Taken on 2007-12-21 .
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My Coaster landed on the road at extreme high tide
Taken on 2007-12-21 .
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John Boeschen and Indiana leaving Bruno's
Taken on 2007-12-20 .
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John Boeschen and Indiana crossing in front of Chard and Buckwheat Islands
Taken on 2007-12-20 .
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The Hawaiian Chieftain motors by in the morning
Taken on 2007-11-21 .
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John Boeschen, Indiana and The Mayor launching from Jailhouse Beach
Taken on 2007-11-20 .
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John Boeschen giving the ferry the right of way
Taken on 2007-11-20 .
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Indiana giving the ferry the right of way
Taken on 2007-11-20 .
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The Mayor giving the ferry the right of way
Taken on 2007-11-20 .
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The Mayor approaching Red Rock Island at sunset
Taken on 2007-11-20 .
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I pass the Marin Islands on my way back to Brunos
Taken on 2007-11-16 .
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Yellow booms to keep spilled bunker oil away from Marin County
Taken on 2007-11-16 .
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John Boeschen and Jonathan Purcel preparing to launch at Brunos
Taken on 2007-11-15 .
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Sunset skies over San Francisco Bay
Taken on 2007-11-15 .
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John Boeschen taking my picture taking his picture
Taken on 2007-05-24 .
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A jet boat zooms around San Francisco Bay
Taken on 2007-05-24 .
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Landing on Dynamite Beach
Taken on 2007-05-24 .
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Flotsam picnic table on Dynamite Beach
Taken on 2007-05-24 .
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Why they call it Dynamite Beach
Taken on 2007-05-24 .
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Flotsam picnic table on Dynamite Beach
Taken on 2007-05-24 .
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I am featured in Old Man Boeschen's Comics
Taken on 2006-12-28 .
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I make my Thai Peanut Sauce Asparagus on a John Boeschen paddle
Taken on 2006-12-28 .
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Which apparently makes me disappear!
Taken on 2006-12-28 .
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Hijinks on a John Boeschen Thurseve Paddle.
Taken on 2006-12-28 .
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The 'Gonzo Bay Tour' went under the Richmond Bridge near here.
Taken on 1999-01-31 .
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Launching from China Camp on a BASK trip.
Taken on 1999-01-31 .
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The 'Gonzo Bay Tour' went around Red Rock.
Taken on 1999-01-31 .
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Joan Weiner and Don Fleming ready for a moonlit padde around the Marin Islands
Taken on 1998-10-6 .
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Don Fleming and Gino Thomas ready for a moonlit paddle around the Marin Islands.
Taken on 1998-10-6 .
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Starting out for a moonlit paddle around the Marin Islands.
Taken on 1998-10-6 .
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Paul starting out for a moonlit paddle around the Marin Islands.
Taken on 1998-10-6 .
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Starting out for a moonlit paddle around the Marin Islands.
Taken on 1998-10-6 .
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Don Fleming starting out for a moonlit paddle around the Marin Islands.
Taken on 1998-10-6 .
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Starting out for a moonlit paddle around the Marin Islands.
Taken on 1998-10-6 .
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Next to the pier on east Marin Island.
Taken on 1998-10-6 .
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Don Fleming poking the 'do not land here' sign on east Marin Island.
Taken on 1998-10-6 .
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Loading up kayaks in Marin, loading up on food in San Diego, trying to remember
Taken on 1998-04-4 .
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Pictures from the 1998/1999 Angel Island New Years Eve Campout.
Taken on 1998-01-1 .
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Launching from China Camp on a BASK trip.
Taken on 1997-12-12 .
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Mount Tam looking like a Japanese ink-on-rice-paper painting with the Marin Isl
Taken on 1997-12-12 .
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The 'Gonzo Bay Tour' went under the Richmond Bridge near here.
Taken on 1996-11-24 .
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Paddling close to Angel Island
Taken on 1996-11-24 .
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The old pumphouse, pier, and Richmond Bridge maintinence building:
Taken on 1996-08-28 .
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The salt marshes of China Camp State Beach
Taken on 1996-03-11 .
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Is this the natual shoreline of San Pablo Bay at China Camp?
Taken on 1996-03-11 .
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Another park south of China Camp
Taken on 1996-03-11 .
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The rock quarry south of China Camp State Park
Taken on 1996-03-11 .
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Another park south of China Camp
Taken on 1996-03-11 .
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China Camp and Rat Rock from a distance
Taken on 1996-03-11 .
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The pier at China Camp State Beach
Taken on 1996-03-11 .
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The Sister Islands
Taken on 1996-03-11 .
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The intrepid kayaker in his Scupper Pro kayak in Gallinas Creek
Taken on 1996-03-9 .
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Paul paddling up Gallinas Creek
Taken on 1996-03-9 .
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Paul in my Frenzy kayak in Gallinas Creek
Taken on 1996-03-9 .
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The canoe ramp in McInnis Park
Taken on 1995-11-11 .
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White heron across the widening Galinas Creek
Taken on 1995-11-11 .
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A side channel in the Galinas Creek entices me to explore
Taken on 1995-11-11 .
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First view of Rat Rock
Taken on 1995-11-11 .
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Approaching Rat Rock
Taken on 1995-11-11 .
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Trees on Rat Rock
Taken on 1995-11-11 .
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Small arch on Rat Rock
Taken on 1995-11-11 .
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The marshy coastline of China Camp State Park
Taken on 1995-11-11 .
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San Quentin to the Richmond Bridge:
Taken on 1995-08-24 .
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The Marin Islands themselves:
Taken on 1995-08-24 .
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Mansions on the Marin shore of the bay:
Taken on 1995-08-24 .
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The Marin Islands viewed from just under the Richmond Bridge:
Taken on 1995-08-24 .
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The old pumphouse, pier, and Richmond Bridge maintinence building:
Taken on 1995-08-24 .
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The 1999 'Gonzo Bay Tour' stopped at China Beach for lunch.
Taken on ~1994 .
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Launching from China Camp on a BASK trip.
Taken on ~1994 .
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The Marin Islands themselves:
Taken on ~1994 .
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Mansions on the Marin shore of the bay:
Taken on ~1994 .
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The 'Gonzo Bay Tour' went under the Richmond Bridge near here.
Taken on ~1994 .
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The old pumphouse, pier, and Richmond Bridge maintinence building:
Taken on ~1994 .
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