I was lucky enough to spend the last week of October sailing in New York with the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. It was my fifth volunteer week but the first time I sailed the last week of the season, which ends on Halloween.I wasn't told in advance there'd be costumes for the last day's sail. Wasn't told about the crew's Halloween party, either. Okay, no problem there... one bandanna, a piece of rag and some seine twine and I was all set.
Clearwater's in Kingston, NY, being down rigged and getting ready for winter. I was luck enough to be near there last weekend and stopped by (more than once) to say hello to the crew. They're special and I thank them for letting me join them.
