Congratulations. Sam would tell you the period of the waves is shorter on the lakes than the ocean. But there is no explaining crossing the Pacific on a 23 footer. I sail a B26 on Lake Michigan, used to sail it on Huron. Huron is easier. 😂
I sail solo in Huron a lot. Ease the main, furl the Genoa fall off the wind a touch take your time. It makes it much more relaxing. Fair winds and following seas.