It's going to be easier to rent a boat on Lake Ontario in Toronto this summer

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Calling all boat lovers! With summer just around the corner, you might already be looking for ways to spend a sun-filled day out on a boat in Lake Ontario.

Finland-based boating startup, Skipperi, is a company that's branding itself as the "world's first boat-sharing app and smart fleet," and it's officially returning to 10 locations across Lake Ontario starting May 1.

"We know that owning a boat can be fun. We also know that taking care of it takes time and money," the company's website reads. "Skipperi takes care of all the worries of owning a boat and you get to focus on finding new boating adventures out on Lake Ontario."

The boat-sharing service runs for six months from May 1 all the way to Oct. 31, and early bird subscription pricing starts at $475 a month.

The regular membership only applies to weekdays, but for an extra $280 a month, you can add on weekends to your subscription.

The number of bookings are not limited during the season, and Skipperi says that most active boaters go out boating anywhere from two to three days a week.

Reservations are made using with Skipperi app, which helps you with the entire rental process, and is available on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store.

The company doesn't offer one-month memberships, so if you're thinking about signing up, just be mindful that you must commit to the full six month season.

Before joining Skipperi, you must also obtain their pleasure craft operator card, which is issued by Transport Canada. There's a one-time fee of $42 for their card, but your licence will be valid for life.

You can access the company's smart fleet from several harbours located in the GTA: