17 August 02: We went to the launch ramp between Holley and Brockport, and started off downstream to Brockport, but when the wind picked up at our backs, we anchored for a time in hopes that the wind would die down, but it didn't. We turned around, and fighting the wind and current with our trolling motor, fought back to the ramp, and then went on to Holley, and back. We were out for about three hours but used as much energy as we did in a four- or five-hour outing. The difference was the occasional need to use full power to maintain steerage against the wind. The place where we anchored was down from a wide spot that seemed to funnel the wind and current. Once we gained the point at the foot of the wide spot, we were able to move better. Once we were to the ramp, the going was even easier. My feeling is that we could go full power for longer stretches, and that we could use the backup battery, too. I would want to install a gauge or two (volts and amps) and know how to use them before I used full power too much, though. We liked the striped sun awning that we made. The other thing special about the day was the sky. Lots of cloud shapes and blue sky behind.