Port of Hood River officials say crowding was less of a problem at its Columbia River recreation sites this weekend, thanks in part to a lack of wind.  Port Executive Director Michael McElwee said the high temperatures brought out a lot of people getting to the water to cool off, but they were generally well spread out.  Due to the lack of wind there was very limited kiteboarding and windsurfing activity.  McElwee added the “passholder only” stipulation at the Event Site worked well.  He says they were pleased with this past weekend, but adds the big test of steps the Port took last week to limit crowds will be a weekend with high winds and hot temperatures.