March 2011 - GSL-Marina - mailman.xmission.com

Do you need Dive Work on your boat
by Dave Shearer 24 Mar '11

24 Mar '11

GSL Slip Renters, We have a diver coming out this Saturday to do some work for the marina. Do you need dive work on your boats, such as scrubbing the bottom or changing zincs? Checking keel cables. He will want to charge you. But it may be cheaper for you since you will not have to absorb travel time. If this is of interest to you please email me or you can just email Mike Patterson directly. His email is mipatters(a)yahoo.com I do not allow advertizing on this email site. But since the marina is utilizing him for some work for us. I thought I would just announce that he will already be here and this may save some of you some money. Thanks Dave Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-209-9142

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Fw: [GSLYC] Fwd: PN 200800268 (UNCLASSIFIED)
by BRYANT PRATT 24 Mar '11

24 Mar '11

Members and Fellow Sailors, I am forwarding this information to you for your review and action. Great Salt Lake Minerals (GSLM) has requested of the Army Corp of Engineers, permission to dredge there intake canal on the North Bay of the Great Salt Lake to an elevation of 4188 ft. above sea level. The bottom of the mouth of our marina is about 4189-4190. The GSLM trench is located in the deepest part of the GSL and therefore would draw water from all areas of the lake down to the 4188 ft level. This would end our ability to access and sail on the GSL. I urge you to go to the attached links and study the information provided. Public comments are being heard. This is your chance to state your position on the GSLM proposal to the Corp of Engineers. Jerry Harwood Commodore Great Salt Lake Yacht Club

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Buoy set - Moved to tomorrow
by Dave Shearer 22 Mar '11

22 Mar '11

The buoy set planned for today is moved to tomorrow at 1pm Thanks Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-209-9142

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YC Buoy Set
by Dave Shearer 22 Mar '11

22 Mar '11

GSL Slip Renters, It looks as if we will have a break in the weather today. We are going to try and set the yacht club buoys at about 3pm this afternoon. We could use a few extra hands. If you are available, please email me. Thanks. Dave Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-209-9142

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Turning Water on to Docks.
by Dave Shearer 21 Mar '11

21 Mar '11

GSL Slip Renters. I am patiently waiting to turn the water back on to the docks. But the weather is not cooperating. Next week and the week after, there are multiple days of air temperatures below freezing. I will try to have the water back on sometime early April. Dave Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-209-9142

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Fw: FREE GSLYC Sailboat Racing Seminar
by BRYANT PRATT 21 Mar '11

21 Mar '11

Racers and Would-be Racers, The 7th seminar in the 2011 edition of the Great Salt Lake Yacht Club's FREE Sailing Seminar series is scheduled for this Wednesday night, March 23, from 7:00 to 8:30 in the Taylorsville Library auditorium, 4870 S. 2700 W. This week's subject is Sailboat Racing at the Great Salt Lake. The speakers will be Doug Jackson, Race Committee Chair, and Bry Pratt, RC Protest Officer. We will discuss the GSLYC racing program and the basic racing rules. Learn about this year's racing schedule, how to get started in racing and how to avoid problems on the race course. There will be door prizes. Here's the REVISED schedule for the remaining sessions . . . Mar. 30 - Boating Safety and Navigation on the G.S.L. - Bob Rosell - Kearns Library Apr. 2 - Heavy Weather Sailing - Dave Shearer - G.S.L. Marina (Noon) Taylorsville Library: 4870 S. 2700 W. Kearns Library: 5350 S 4220 W G.S.L. Marina: 40°44.023' N 112°12.672' W See you there! Bryant Pratt GSLYC Seminars p.s. If you're getting this notice from multiple sources, REJOICE for you are loved! If you want off the GSLYC Seminars list, reply to me and I'll see that you're removed from the list. (I don't manage GSL Marina, GSLYC or Utah-Sailing lists).

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Setting Buoys Cancelled
by Dave Shearer 18 Mar '11

18 Mar '11

To those that volunteered to set buoys tomorrow, We have cancelled the buoy set. Winds are forecasted to be very windy. It is tough to reliably set buoys in those conditions. Alternate days are next Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. Thanks Dave Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-209-9142

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Fw: Bonneville Adventure Vacation to Catalina Island
by BRYANT PRATT 18 Mar '11

18 Mar '11

Here's the Catalina Island cruise that Bob Smith mentioned in last Wednesday's cruising seminar. ~Bryant ----- Original Message ----- From: Bonneville School of Sailing To: brypratt(a)q.com Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2011 8:28 PM Subject: Breaking News: Bonneville Announces Adventure Vacation to Catalina Island Bonneville announces their inaugural ADVENTURE CRUISE TO CATALINA April 21-22-23, 2011 An elegant and spacious Lagoon 38 catamaran has been secured for a three-day adventure cruise to Catalina Island, leaving Long Beach at 10 AM Thursday, April 21 and returning between 4-5 PM Saturday, April 23. This is a unique opportunity to learn the systems and functions of a big charter catamaran from our skipper, Roger Bliss, plus the perfect stable platform to learn some Celestial Navigation basics from Bonneville’s CN instructor, Doug Hendricks. And just to sweeten the deal, we’ll set sail to that dream destination, the place they write songs about.. …Catalina Island. Once we arrive at Two Harbors on Catalina, you’ll have free time to explore the island, pull on a mask for some incredible snorkeling, window shop in Avalon or maybe even “hangout on” the new 3/4 mile long zip line. Of course we could always go for a sail too. We have room for 8 crew, and as space is limited we would encourage you to reserve your spot by March 28th with a one half down deposit (non-refundable). At $195 per day, per person, you will not find a better adventure cruise, combined with an educational navigation course and hands on experience anywhere on the planet. Your skipper Roger Bliss who recently presented a Winter Sailing Seminar on Catalina chartering, is ready to introduce you to the Lagoon 38. Price includes a chauffeured drive from the airport to the boat and back again, complete provisioning, on-board sleeping accommodations, fuel, mooring fees, CN tuition and big cat check ride. Call or email Todd with any questions you may have. This is a first come, first served offering and will end with our number 8 crew sign-up. 801.404.0098 info(a)bonnevillesailing.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent from Bonneville School of Sailing located at 4440 West Center Street, Provo, Utah 84601. You can unsubscribe or update your subscription to this newsletter here: Manage Subscription

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Weather Forecast
by Dave Shearer 17 Mar '11

17 Mar '11

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users Once again, IHOSTASP, the site that hosts www.gslmarina.com has failed us. I cannot get on to update the wind and weather forecasts. I would be surprised if you can access it either. But we have cancelled the Gale Force Warning that was posted yesterday. Conditions should be mostly cloudy and mild today. If any of you have a recommendation for a hosting site for gslmarina.com I would love the recommendations. Dave Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-209-9142

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Reef Channel
by Dave Shearer 14 Mar '11

14 Mar '11

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users With the water level coming up this year I will be setting the "Alternative" "Reef Channel" buoys out. These buoys mark the path across the reef rather than the traditional path through the "Deep Channel" Buoys". It looks as though there is over 4' of water over this section of the reef now. The larger deeper draft boats will still have to use the Deep Channel except for a small window in late April through June. I will try to have these buoys set by the weekend. Use the path AT YOUR OWN RISK. Vessels drawing over 4' feet, if you use this path, plan to get yourself off the reef. We advise you still use the Deep Channel path. Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-209-9142

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