December 2007 - GSL-Marina - mailman.xmission.com

Weather Update
by gslharbormaster 21 Dec '07

21 Dec '07

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users Sorry for the lack of weather reports since yesterday. When that storm barreled through here yesterday afternoon, a lightning strike took out a power pole. We have been without power for 25 hours. The building is very cold and typing is not easy right now. (Thanks to a generator, I have had heat and TV in my boat. After 10 years living in my boat I am used to, and prepared for these power outages). The storm brought strong winds, rain, hail and some snow. There is very little accumulated snow on the boat. Most of the snow that was here has now blown accross I-80 and is probably now in Magna. There is a fair amount of ice here though. The rain froze on the docks before the snow fell on it. As mentioned before, the snow is gone but not the frozen rain. Use caution when visiting your boats. There does not seem to be any boat damage at the marina. But you may want to venture out soon and check your circuit breakers (if you have a power slip). This is not something we do for you. Many choose to keep their breakers off. Others want them on. This is your responsibility to check. I would recommend you also check your scuppers or cockpit drains. We are expecting several storms over the next week. If this snow is heavy and your boat is not properly draining, you may have a sinking risk. We will do a thorough dock walk tomorrow and give an update. For now, I am going down to my warm boat and thaw out my fingers (sorry for any typo's). Thank you Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina

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Dredging the Marina Mouth
by gslharbormaster 19 Dec '07

19 Dec '07

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users We had a productive meeting with the Army Corp of Engineers this morning regarding dredging of the Great Salt Lake marina mouth. We are now moving forward on the permit process and dredging options. I will keep you posted on developments as they progress in the near future. Thank you Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina

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December Drought Prediction
by gslharbormaster 19 Dec '07

19 Dec '07

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users Attached is the most recent Seasonal Drought Outlook and Drought Condition maps. Each month NOAA and other weather prediction centers become more convinced that we will see drought relief for the Great Salt Lake drainage area. Thank you Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina

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Marina Snow Report
by gslharbormaster 14 Dec '07

14 Dec '07

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users We have about 4 to 5 inches of very dry light powder at the marina. Yet, we are in the Heavy Snow Warning area issued by the NWS. So we could still see some significant snow at the marina through noon. Thank you Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina

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Weekly Boating Tip
by gslharbormaster 13 Dec '07

13 Dec '07

Help Take The Search Out Of Search And Rescue! PUT SAFETY FIRST! Use your VHF Radio When You're In Trouble, Cell Phones May Not Work! ******** The use of a cell phone from a boat has many disadvantages including: a.. Area geography may limit or block a cell phone signal, making the cell phone unusable b.. Caller's location cannot be determined using radio direction finders c.. 911 calls from maritime locations are frequently misdirected to police or fire departments, which may delay any water rescue response d.. A cellular call cannot be monitored by other boaters e.. It may not be possible for the caller to be contacted by the rescue boat or aircraft. When You Need Assistance, Use Channel 16 a.. Have all persons put on life jackets! b.. Transmit "MAYDAY, MADAY, MAYDAY, THIS IS (BOAT NAME), (BOAT NAME), (BOAT NAME)" c.. Report your location (Latitude and longitude if known, or "We are 3 miles west of Smith Point"), or last seen reference point (buoy, landmark, etc.) d.. Report the nature of your emergency (Boat flooding, on fire, on the rocks, etc.) e.. Report the number of people aboard including yourself. Wait for a response for 10 seconds, and if there is none, repeat the message. Be prepared to give the following information: · Description of the boat and its seaworthiness ("Boat is a 30 foot white inboard with a blue canopy. Engine has stopped due to flooding and boat is in danger of sinking.") · Condition of any injured persons. · What assistance is needed ("Need to have children removed from the boat and we need a pump and tow.") WHEN A CELL PHONE IS YOUR ONLY MEANS OF MAKING DISTRESS CALLS Take the following precautions before leaving the dock: a.. Make sure the battery is fully charged b.. Keep the cell phone in a waterproof bat that floats c.. Have the U.S. Coast Guard (Marina Office) and other appropriate water rescue phone numbers with you. Have them highly visible. It is useful to tape the numbers to the phone. d.. When you first place the distress call, immediately give your: 1.. Cell phone number 2.. Vessel name and/or description 3.. Position and/or location 4.. Nature of the emergency 5.. Number of people on board 6.. Repeat cell phone number before ending the call a.. Speak slowly so you can be clearly understood VHF CHANNELS & THEIR USES FOR SAFETY'S SAKE, USE THEM PROPERLY! Purposes (Intended Use) Channel Distress-Safety-Calling 16 Ship-to Ship (Safety Only) 6 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 70 (Distress, Safety, and General) Channels available for Recreational Boats Channel Ship-to-Ship or Ship-to-Shore 9,68,69,71,78 Ship-to-Ship only 72 Boater Calling Channel 9 Marine Operator 24 to 28 and 84 to 87 For Great Lakes, St. Lawrence 88 Seaway, Puget Sound and Strait of Juan De Fuca and their approaches only Navigational Channel Bridge-to-Bridge 13 Lower Mississippi River and adjacent 67 Waters only REDUCE POWER TO 1 WATT ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 WHEN USING VHF a.. Use the low power setting (1 watt) except during emergencies. Provided by Aquatic Resources (Wallop/Breaux) Trust Fund. Administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. USCG INFOLINE (800) 368-5647 National Boating Federation P.O. Box 4111 Annapolis, MD 21403

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Water Watch
by gslharbormaster 11 Dec '07

11 Dec '07

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users For those lake level watchers, The lake has turned the corner and is now on the way up. A little bit later than usual but on the way up. GSL Harbormaster

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Mast Crane
by gslharbormaster 11 Dec '07

11 Dec '07

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users The long awaited mast crane should arrive this week. Construction and installation should also begin very soon. Hopefully this will make mast raising/lowering a much quicker, easier and safer operation. Thank you Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina

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GSL Snow Report
by gslharbormaster 09 Dec '07

09 Dec '07

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users Snow/Weather Report 8:30am Sunday, December 9th Light skiff of snow on the ground and boats. Icing up quickly.

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New Years Eve Party!
by Heather V Ingram 08 Dec '07

08 Dec '07

Please Come Join us for New Years Eve Cruise A Yacht Club Event Where: Salt Island Adventures Time: 9:00-11:00 p.m. Dockside Social 11:00-1:00 am.Cruise with Flair Lighting at 12:00 a.m. Cost $5.00 GSLYC Members Cost $10.00 Non-Members Please bring Favorite Appetizers & Winter Beverages to share To Rsvp please Email or Phone: heather.ingram(a)utah.edu or Call Suzan (Social Director) 801-301-6165

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GSL Marina Snow Report
by gslharbormaster 08 Dec '07

08 Dec '07

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. 9:00am Saturday, December 8th No snow at the marina or on the boats. Very lightly snowing right now. I have heard there is quite a bit of snow elsewhere though.

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