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—WAC member Dena Frei (2018) le her South Lake Union apartment for the charm and outdoor opportunities of a floating home in 2021. She is a member of the WAC Golf Club, the WAC Wine Club, Women of the WAC, and the WAC 20s/30s Committee. + Go with the flow. All puns aside, dock life includes its share of unique domestic quirks. You may find yourself watching helplessly as the local beaver slinks off with half of your favorite plant or discover that your furniture arrangement upstairs impacts your home's trim, causing pencils downstairs to roll dramatically from desk to floor. While the little inconveniences of life here may take some getting used to, they're well worth it. And don't worry, it's not just the rosé making your steps unsteady—the rocking of the lake under your feet will occasionally make you stumble, but it's all part of the experience! When I moved onto Lake Union in February of last year, I quickly but happily learned there are three key rules for living well on the water. HOW TO LIVE IN A FLOATING HOME + Share the summer. Hosting friends and family for standup paddleboard-versus-kayak races, rooftop picnics, and heatwave escapes makes life here even sweeter. Be prepared for guests by keeping plenty of refreshments, inflatable water toys, sunscreen, towels, and life vests on hand. It's also a great idea to learn basic water safety skills, or even complete the American Red Cross lifeguarding course like I did. + Stay active at the WAC. Seattle summers are fleeting, so it's important to also have plenty of land-based options for socializing and exercising. Lucky for us, all of that and more is available at the WAC! Be sure to keep your body fit and social bonds strong at the WAC year-round so you can take advantage of all the magic lake life has to offer. APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2022 33