Eberline welcome to a great place to learn, share and exchange your daily experiences.
Make sure you pay close attention to weather forecasts when heading out in the lake, the weather can change quickly and become extremely powerful.
We were out on Sunday on lake Huron and sailed through a few squalls in the area, sails set to under 60% sail area with no issue until the last squall hit us with 50+ KPH winds, driving rain and hail with extreme force, torn the digital TV antenna off the top of the mast and I believe when that came off in knocked the masthead light off its mount, we rounded up hard and the wind kept us on our side for about 30 seconds, was able to release the main sheet on the second time the Sapphire turned allowing her to stand up straighter, the mast was shaking like a leaf in the wind, it was an overall eye opening experience, one that was without warning.
Have fun and get yourself out there as much as possible and enjoy that wonderful vessel you purchased.