David Mark wrote:
It's off by roughly 20 degrees. So a SW is more like a WSW.

You can also check MC Light against the MC Buoy for strength. Develop a feel by watching either or both.

MC Buoy - Thursday 10/11/18




There's an MC cam on Weather >> Northern page. You can right click the thumbnail cam image and open it in a New Window/Tab to see full size.

Sample screen grab. Friday 10/12/2018 - 10:15 am

Ady wrote:
I replied to your "Any essential items I may need for it?" in the "The right GoPro for the job..." thread:

windsurfillinois.com/index.php/forum/win...ht-gopro-for-the-job


Ady wrote:

Yep, it's rare that I rig anything smaller than a 5.8 on Lake Michigan. Even though it's raging on the beach. Current plus head high swell blocking the wind requires more fin and sail.