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

Lakeside Pumps Field Trip
by Dave Shearer 11 Apr '11

11 Apr '11

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. We have worked out the issues with Union Pacific and have been granted permission to utilize the railroad track to access the pumps. The trip will have to be on a weekday though (Monday through Thursday) I am working on the date. Email me if you are interested and a weekday works for you. I will put you on a list and keep you updated on a final date. Dave Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-250-1898

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Sunspots
by Dave Shearer 11 Apr '11

11 Apr '11

GSL Slip Renters, Below is a link to a KSL story about the coming floods of 2011. Looks like it will make 1983 look wimpy. http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148 <http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=15093066> &sid=15093066 It's all about the sunspots! Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-250-1898

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Wes Ingram
by Dave Shearer 10 Apr '11

10 Apr '11

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. The page and blog to remember Wes Ingram has been repaired at www.gslmarina.com If you would like to post something or read it, just go to the Potpourri tab

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Friendly Reminder
by Dave Shearer 09 Apr '11

09 Apr '11

GSL Slip Renters. Just a friendly reminder that the slip rates went back to summer rates at the beginning of April. Some of you have been sending in payments at the winter rate. Just a friendly reminder. Dave Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-250-1898

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Easter at our Sister Park
by Dave Shearer 09 Apr '11

09 Apr '11

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. Antelope Island is hosting a Easter Egg Hunt. I am forwarding this information in case you have little ones and are looking for something to do that day. Copy of bunnies Join Us Saturday April 23rd at 8:30 A.M. For the BEST EGG HUNT EVER! At Antelope Island Bridger Bay Beach. Ages 12 and under Candy, Candy, and More Candy! Cool Prizes Easter Bunny And Kite Flying! Plan to arrive at 8:00 A.M. KIte

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WOW!
by Dave Shearer 09 Apr '11

09 Apr '11

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. WOW! I mean WOW! What a water year! We are only nine days into April and we already have had more moisture now than we usually get for ALL of April. Snowpack yesterday exceeded 150% and is still climbing. We have been averaging 136% precipitation each month for this water year. Lake level today is 4196.2 for a net increase of 2.6' Ground water is SATURATED! Ground wells (Aquifers) are nearly full (80 to 100%) Snowpack is 151% Direct Precipitation is 109% for the water year and 86% for the whole year. We have exceeded our water year goal by 1.19" and we still have most of April and all of May to go. As of yesterday we are at 153% of direct precipitation for the water year to date. That is the equivalent of water up to July 22nd. As you can see we are at, or well above where we need to be for all elements that make for a great water year. And we have many more storms on the way. I don't even know where the lake will top out at. But my last model for maximum lake level shows a height just shy of 4199' (or one foot below normal). We haven't seen that since 2001. Statistically we are above the 1983 moisture stats. And the lake came up 4' that year and 5' the next. The best I can guess for a maximum lake level this year is a range between 4197.8 and 4198.6 with us topping out sometime late June to early July. Personally I'm leaning towards 4198.2. Could we see a 4199? Unlikely. But with this year who knows anymore. It depends when the spigot stops (or when the sunspots stop falling on the ground). Again, that puts us back to where we were late summer 2001 long before any of us started worrying about the lake level. I am likely going to pull the "Deep Channel" buoys sometime mid to late May. By then there will be enough water for all vessels to use the Reef Channel. The Deep Channel buoys need to come out for a long overdue servicing. Please continue to use the Reef Channel all summer. Do not attempt to sail over the main body of the reef. There are still some shallow spots. And for those of you that are normally on 'B' dock but are on other docks, you should be able to go back home in the next week or two. Ironically the sailing season could be as short as last year. But this year, instead of it being due to a shallow mouth, it is due to all the storms and cold weather. It' all about the sunspots! Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-250-1898

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Lakeside Field Trip Postponed
by Dave Shearer 06 Apr '11

06 Apr '11

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users I'm sorry to announce that I must postpone the GSL Pumps field trip this Saturday. I am still trying to work things out with Union Pacific, located in Omaha, Nebraska Much of the postponement is my fault. We had such an incredible demand for this trip (three times larger than any other field trip I have arranged) that I became concerned with the amount of vehicles that would be on the railroad bed at one time. I should have contacted Union Pacific earlier and gained the needed waivers and clearance from them. Once I contacted them, we just couldn't get the clearance in time. This does not mean the trip has been cancelled. Just postponed until we can work out the issues with Union Pacific. Water Rights is still on board and very excited about giving us a tour of the pumps and pump house. In the meantime, I am working on securing a date to tour Antelope Island, have a picnic out there and conclude with a tour of Hill AFB museum. Dave Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-250-1898

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Marina News
by Dave Shearer 05 Apr '11

05 Apr '11

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. There is a new Marina News and Water Watch Report at www.gslmarina.com Dave Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-250-1898

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Unsecured Dry Storage
by Dave Shearer 04 Apr '11

04 Apr '11

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users, The contractors are preparing to build our new building. This means if you have a boat, trailer, or cradle in the old Unsecured storage area, it will have to be moved. The two Ericson's that are on cradles or boat stands will have to be moved too. This will involve bringing in a crane. The schedule for this is two weeks. If you have personal property in this area please contact me to arrange to have it moved. Your options is to move your property to Secured Storage, Unsecured Storage, or remove it from the marina. Thanks Dave Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-250-1898

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Field Trip this Saturday
by Dave Shearer 04 Apr '11

04 Apr '11

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. We have it a snag with the planned field trip this Saturday. The snag is with Union Pacific. We are working with the railroad on trying to fix the snag. If we cannot work it out, I will be forced to cancel the trip. We would substitute another trip at a later date to an alternative site. Right now, the trip is still planned. But, if we can't fix this snag I will be forced to cancel by Wednesday. Stay tuned to your emails for further information. Dave Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-250-1898

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