Westporter Paddling down the Saugatuck March 20, 2021 James Bairaktaris Westporter Michelle Luhtala paddled her way down the Saugatuck River this afternoon, as seen from the Jesup Road bank. Luhtala stopped to speak with us, describing the water being around 40 degrees - requiring her wetsuit. In less than two weeks, local marinas will open again to boaters - the unofficial beginning to Summer on the Sound.