Clint,
Careful with the invite - you may end up with a houseguest!
As for up here (near Toronto, Canada) the seasons are more like 5-6 months winter (serious winter) and 2-3 months summer. Sailing on the Great Lakes IS great - while it lasts...
I have a well heated power-boat to stretch out my seasons on the water. But, I am definitely climate limited with the Hobie.
On the bright side...we have no white sharks! (haha)
Dave