Kimberly Patterson's popular Kayaking photos

Our group photo with "John Muir", pre-launch...

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:30:24 -0700

Kimberly Patterson
Our group photo with "John Muir", pre-launch...

The morning light finds a colorful presence at Loch Lomond Marina.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:31:36 -0800

Kimberly Patterson
The morning light finds a colorful presence at Loch Lomond Marina.

Sea Lions basked on the Cape Horn's prow. Kevin told us they were absent from Pier 39 -- out hunting for their Thanksgiving Feast.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:11:41 -0800

Kimberly Patterson
Sea Lions basked on the Cape Horn's prow. Kevin told us they were absent from Pier 39 -- out hunting for their Thanksgiving Feast.

Richard posing with the Eagle.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:28:03 -0700

Kimberly Patterson
Richard posing with the Eagle.

...a freight train's arrival.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sat, 31 May 2008 17:29:29 -0700

Kimberly Patterson
...a freight train's arrival.

...and the flamingos who guarded the kayaks...

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sun, 18 May 2008 19:00:26 -0700

Kimberly Patterson
...and the flamingos who guarded the kayaks...

This view along the Contra Costa shoreline reminded me of a model train diorama!

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:31:32 -0700

Kimberly Patterson
This view along the Contra Costa shoreline reminded me of a model train diorama!

...to enjoy spring blossoms. Then on to the launch!

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:32:21 -0700

Kimberly Patterson
...to enjoy spring blossoms. Then on to the launch!

Steve, Thomas, Don & I met early for a roll session.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 06:57:03 -0800

Kimberly Patterson
Steve, Thomas, Don & I met early for a roll session.

Read about the racing yacht "Sorcery: here: http://www.sorcerymaxi.com/SorceryHistory.htm

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:28:57 -0800

Kimberly Patterson
Read about the racing yacht "Sorcery: here: http://www.sorcerymaxi.com/SorceryHistory.htm

Paula suggested this sport should be called "Wood Gardening" - a companion to "Rock Gardening."

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:24:31 -0800

Kimberly Patterson
Paula suggested this sport should be called "Wood Gardening" - a companion to "Rock Gardening."

Ten of us rafted up near the launch while Rich maneuvered to take a group photo.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 21:37:18 -0700

Kimberly Patterson
Ten of us rafted up near the launch while Rich maneuvered to take a group photo.

He hopes the stairs get finished some day...

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 18:12:40 -0700

Kimberly Patterson
He hopes the stairs get finished some day...

The old railroad bridge.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 18:51:45 -0800

Kimberly Patterson
The old railroad bridge.

Ships on tall grass.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 18:51:35 -0800

Kimberly Patterson
Ships on tall grass.

...and always, there is beauty where land and sea meet.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 15:14:15 -0800

Kimberly Patterson
...and always, there is beauty where land and sea meet.

Still water, silent boat, slumbering history.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 14:02:53 -0800

Kimberly Patterson
Still water, silent boat, slumbering history.

Kim & Sheila both got the memo -- & wore BASK fleece today!

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 18:22:32 -0700

Kimberly Patterson
Kim & Sheila both got the memo -- & wore BASK fleece today!

Happy to have gotten around a couple bodacious breaks off Franklin Point, Casey & Sheila stop for a photo session.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 17:56:33 -0700

Kimberly Patterson
Happy to have gotten around a couple bodacious breaks off Franklin Point, Casey & Sheila stop for a photo session.

At Pigeon Point, the placid waters welcomed us into Whaler's Cove.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 17:55:47 -0700

Kimberly Patterson
At Pigeon Point, the placid waters welcomed us into Whaler's Cove.

That's Dock Holiday's boat, pardner!

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 17:24:55 -0700

Kimberly Patterson
That's Dock Holiday's boat, pardner!

...where we learn it is Cynthia's special day.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 20:37:04 -0700

Kimberly Patterson
...where we learn it is Cynthia's special day.

Back at Muir Beach, we landed for lunch, and watched a sick sea lion's removal to the Marine Mammal Center.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sun, 07 May 2006 07:29:38 -0700

Kimberly Patterson
Back at Muir Beach, we landed for lunch, and watched a sick sea lion's removal to the Marine Mammal Center.

Marcus & Don outside a cave.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sun, 07 May 2006 07:29:36 -0700

Kimberly Patterson
Marcus & Don outside a cave.

A Kayaker Conference.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sun, 07 May 2006 07:29:29 -0700

Kimberly Patterson
A Kayaker Conference.

The "Euro" pod took a rest &/or roll break behind the rock before rounding the point south of Muir beach, while the "Greenland" pod crossed further offshore to the point north of the launch.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sun, 07 May 2006 07:29:28 -0700

Kimberly Patterson
The "Euro" pod took a rest &/or roll break behind the rock before rounding the point south of Muir beach, while the "Greenland" pod crossed further offshore to the point north of the launch.

Drinking in the fierce joy of the Pacific.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sun, 07 May 2006 07:29:28 -0700

Kimberly Patterson
Drinking in the fierce joy of the Pacific.

The skies were clearing, and it was gorgeous by the cliffs.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sun, 07 May 2006 07:29:27 -0700

Kimberly Patterson
The skies were clearing, and it was gorgeous by the cliffs.

Eris, a Yellow Bluff Virgin no more.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sun, 29 Jan 2006 20:15:28 -0800

Kimberly Patterson
Eris, a Yellow Bluff Virgin no more.

I didn't get a good shot of Island #5, Red Rock...so here's a Pink Rock instead!

nobody@smugmug.com (Kimberly Patterson) — Sun, 29 Jan 2006 20:15:10 -0800

Kimberly Patterson
I didn't get a good shot of Island #5, Red Rock...so here's a Pink Rock instead!