April 2014 - GSL-Marina - mailman.xmission.com

Opening Day
by Dave Shearer 28 Apr '14

28 Apr '14

Great Salt Lake Yacht Club is hosting Opening Day this Saturday at the marina. The theme is Kentucky Derby. Breakfast is at 9am Awards for the dock with the most decorated boats will be at 10am. Recommissioning of the Yacht Club will be at 11am Blessing of the Fleet is at noon Lawn games throughout the day. Dinner at 6pm. Fascinator Hat contest prizes will be provided Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142 The content of this message does not constitute official information from the State of Utah

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STORM DAMAGE
by Dave Shearer 23 Apr '14

23 Apr '14

GSL Slip Renters. The storm clobbered the marina this afternoon. Top gusts were 78mph, with many gusts in the mid 60mph range. There is some damage to report: B-Dock B-27, Jones - Forward hatch open B-31, Dennis - Companionway cover unsnapped and blowing freely in the wind C-Dock C-06, Cooper - Mainsail cover has come off. Sail is beginning to tear C-34, Hinton - Mainsail has blown out from under the cover C-39, Gwyther - Broken dock lines on port side. Genoa partially unfurled and beginning to shred. C-42, Glass - Broken dock lines D-Dock D-20, Watts - Boat is rubbing up against the dock. D-27, Ott - Boom has come off the mast D-37, Zembruski - Dock box has lost the lid D-40, Thompson - Frayed dock lines - ready to break I-Dock I-17, Pritchett, Missing Lazzarette. I-20, Horrocks, Mainsail is coming out of the cover I-21, Luckett, Missing boom I-22, Tabish - Broken dock line I-42, Kelly, Mainsail is coming out of the mainsail cover. J-Dock J-31, Pierce - Frayed dock lines. Forward hatch is not attached and is hanging by the spring. Mainsail cover is coming off. J-36, McAffee, Mainsail cover is shredded K-Dock K-31 Kasteler, Mainsail is coming out from the cover. Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142 The content of this message does not constitute official information from the State of Utah

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RC Sailboat Racing
by Dave Shearer 21 Apr '14

21 Apr '14

I know several of you bought the Nirvana RC Sailboats a few years back when we did the large purchase. We have an active group that race these on Friday evenings. And we have people looking for Nirvanas. They are currently out of production but are going to start selling them at the end of the month. If you have a good shaped Nirvana and would like to sell it please let us know. We are trying to get expectant sailors into the group. If you have a Nirvana and would like to race please come out on Friday at around 6pm. We race in the back pond off L dock. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142 The content of this message does not constitute official information from the State of Utah

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Weather Warning
by Dave Shearer 21 Apr '14

21 Apr '14

The National Weather Service has issued a HIGH WIND WATCH for the Great Salt Lake area. Very strong winds are expected Tuesday. A powerful cold front will track into western Utah Tuesday afternoon. NWS is forecasting 30 to 40mph winds with gusts in excess of 60mph late Tuesday morning into Tuesday afternoon . . . switching to the northwest 30 to 40mph with gusts in excess of 60mph late Tuesday afternoon through early evening. This will mean very strong winds on the lake itself with heavy seas 6 t0 8 feet on the lake. For the Great Salt Lake Marina area the gusts are likely to be intermittent but much stronger from the south with Tooele Twisters and gusts in excess of 75mph possible. Please make sure your boat is secure, that you have good dock lines. Make sure all sail and boat covers are secure and that all personal objects are secured or tied down. Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142 The content of this message does not constitute official information from the State of Utah

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Safety Seminar
by Dave Shearer 16 Apr '14

16 Apr '14

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. On April 27th, 1pm at the Great Salt Lake Marina (Shop/office bldg.) we will be hosting the third in a series of seminars. This seminar is hosted by State Parks and the Great Salt Lake Volunteer Search & Rescue Team. The seminar on April 27th is as follows: Marine Radio Communication and When Boats Meet in the Channel * Proper radio use * Radio etiquette * How to do a proper radio check * What channels can I operate on? * How do I do a MAYDAY Call? * What is a Pahn-Pahn? * What is a Securite? * What is the difference between a base radio and a hand held * What are the strengths and weaknesses of cell phones vs marine band radios? * How to take the SAR out of Search & Rescue * What is protocol and who has right of way when two boats meet in the channel. This seminar will last about 1 ½ hours. We still have some room left. Please email ryan.schilder(a)utah.edu <mailto:ryan.schilder@utah.edu> to register Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142 The content of this message does not constitute official information from the State of Utah

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GSL Snowpack
by Dave Shearer 15 Apr '14

15 Apr '14

Good news! Very Good news! I have been predicting that we needed at least 125% snowpack for the Great Salt Lake drainage area to have a positive impact on the lake this year. We have been flirting below that level all winter but showing some increases lately. Today we hit that magical number of 125% with the Bear River drainage at 147% of normal. This gives me renewed hope that the lake may have another burst in lake rise buying us more sailing season this year. The reason I have emailed all of you this news is that after the disastrous winter last year and the way this winter began, it was time for a little bit of sunshine on the lake prognosis. I have other good news to follow about the marina mouth. But it is a tad premature to announce that. Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142 The content of this message does not constitute official information from the State of Utah

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CPR/First Aid
by Dave Shearer 09 Apr '14

09 Apr '14

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. The CPR/First Aid Class being held at the Great Salt Lake Marina this Sunday, the 13th at 1pm is filling up fast but we still have room for 7 more people. To reserve your spot email ryan.schilder(a)utah.edu <mailto:ryan.schilder@utah.edu> Thanks Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142 The content of this message does not constitute official information from the State of Utah

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Water to docks
by Dave Shearer 08 Apr '14

08 Apr '14

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. The water is back on to C and D docks. Some repairs had to be made to the system. Sorry for the inconvenience. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142 The content of this message does not constitute official information from the State of Utah

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Camping Reservations
by Dave Shearer 08 Apr '14

08 Apr '14

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. We now have our camping reservation system set up. If you would like to bring your RV out here and camp you can either call or email harbormaster(a)gslmarina.com <mailto:harbormaster@gslmarina.com> to make reservations. Sites go for $20.00 per night. Each site has electrical and water hookups. We now also have a dump station. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142 The content of this message does not constitute official information from the State of Utah

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Bathymetric Maps
by Dave Shearer 08 Apr '14

08 Apr '14

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. The Bathymetric maps of Great Salt Lake are now available for sale at the Marina Gift Store. The bathymetric maps are the ones that show the contour of the lake bottom. We have both the north arm and the south arm available for sale. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142 The content of this message does not constitute official information from the State of Utah

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