heading towards Lake Champlain. Just pulled in to Esopus Creek and the Saugerties Marina. The owner said that he has seen a lot more boat traffic this year (so far). More sailboats, more powerboats. Beautiful motor sail today from Nyack. Then the wind turned - went from SE/SW 5-10 mph to 35-40 NW in 10 minutes (plus lots of lightning and squalls). Temps dropped 20 degrees. Guess the party is over. My brother flew in from NC to do the East River/around the Battery and up trip. Nice to have a competent sailor on board who knows how to assist and more importantly, when not to assist.