Although summer is over, we’ve been lucky enough to have some gorgeous fall weather, that’s still great for boating! From those amazing September sunsets to that heat wave in early October, we’ve been able to get out on the water more than expected.

Boating on the Great Lakes bears its own set of responsibilities and lessons, but today I wanted to share some of the little life lessons that our first year of boat ownership has taught us, that you may relate to if you’re a boater (or not)!