SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A woman who drowned while kayaking with her boyfriend and a dog in Tomales Bay near Point Reyes is being remembered as "someone who lived fully and fearlessly," according to a verified GoFundMe page. Brigitte Manspeaker, 37, died after windy weather whipped up waves and the c ouple's kayak capsized on March 21. A Sonoma County Sheriff's Office helicopter unit spotted the boyfriend clinging to the orange kayak. They used a 100-foot longline to hoist the boyfriend, who was suffering from cold water exposure, out of the bay to safety. He told deputies that his girlfriend had slipped out of her life jacket. Brigitte Manspeaker (Photo courtesy GoFundMe) Rangers pulled the dog into a rescue boat and it survived. The helicopter unit later found Manspeaker face down in the water and being carried by the outgoing tide, sheriff's officials said. Manspeaker's loved ones are mourning the kayak victim and honoring her life, which was filled with passion for seeking new adventures in nature. "Brigitte would always seek out new adventures and find joy in the simple beauty of the world around her. Brigitte loved being in nature and respecting the earth. Whether she was hiking a new trail, swimming in open water, or traveling to a place she’d never been before, she would be sure to honor her surroundings and show gratitude," the GoFundMe page states. Brigitte Manspeaker (Photo courtesy GoFundMe) The page is raising donations for memorial service expenses. As of Thursday afternoon, nearly $40,000 had been raised. "Brigitte was a ball of light, a source of laughter, and a constant reminder to embrace life wholeheartedly," the GoFundMe states. "She will always be in our hearts, in every ocean, every forest, and every adventure we take in her memory." ...read more read less