Photos by Tag: kayakers
Morning on the water
Despite the distinct presence of smoke from eastern Washington wildfires, many opted to get outdoors Tuesday morning to enjoy some time on the water. The power boat pictured here passes west on Deception Pass, with Lottie and Bowman bays visible in the distance. Teen buddies gathered their fishing gear and headed for Cranberry Lake, as […]
Boats & beaches
My morning started at West Beach on the Whidbey side of Deception Pass. I then headed to North Beach, and then crossed the bridge to Bowman Bay and Lighthouse Point on Fidalgo Island. I’m guessing sunshine and a desire to be temporarily free of COVID-19 “incarceration” prompted people to head for the outdoors with boats, […]
Bowman Bay recreation
Summer sunshine draws people outdoors, as evidenced here on a recent visit to Bowman Bay on south Fidalgo Island. Anacortes Kayak Tours is operating again with restrictions, and area parks including Deception Pass State Park are open. Good to get out of the box!
Kayaks at Canoe: 2008
What a delight it was on this day to have time to park the car and still get out onto Canoe Pass Bridge for this photo. Beautiful blue, towering bluffs … and two courageous kayakers.
Sea kayakers take on waves
I was surprised to find dozens of people at Deception Pass Park beaches on a cold, windy day. So you can imagine my shock when I discovered four sea kayakers PURPOSELY headed into choppy waters between Whidbey, Fidalgo and Deception islands. It turns out the Bellingham foursome was made up of experienced kayakers including Junior […]
Honing skills 2004
This photo from the AnacortesToday archives shows a trio of kayakers practicing their skills in the swirling waters of Deception Pass. January 2004. Kayakers practiced rescue/retrieval skills that included rolling the kayak and restoring to upright position. At times, as in this case, the kayakers actually left their kayaks and climbed back in with the […]