April 2015 - GSL-Marina - mailman.xmission.com

STORM
by Dave Shearer 15 Apr '15

15 Apr '15

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. The front has finally passed over the marina. Top gusts was 81mph which is the strongest gust we have had since 2011. We will be walking the marina to check on damage and will get back to you. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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WIND WARNING
by Dave Shearer 10 Apr '15

10 Apr '15

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. As you may all know I am sort of a weather geek. I have been watching the weather models and we have a Pacific low heading our way. For the last several months I have watched these lows approach us and collapse. This one consistently shows that it is not collapsing and is heading our way for a Tuesday arrival. And the models have been consistently showing it is bringing a lot of wind its way. Please check your dock lines and make sure your boats and property are secured. Thanks Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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LAKE LEVEL Not Good!
by Dave Shearer 10 Apr '15

10 Apr '15

Well, the day has finally come. The lake level is now going down. This is, unfortunately, two weeks earlier than I was hoping. Mother Nature has dealt us a tough hand this year. The mouth of the marina is 4.5'. For those that can get out please get your sailing in. For those that are trapped inside it is now time to pull our boats out and anticipate successful dredging efforts. Crane day is April 23rd and 24th. There are 78 boats on the list. I hope to get all those boats out on Thursday and Friday. It will be long days in order to do that but we will try. If we have to go into Saturday we will. And those with drafts over three feet that are not on the April Crane Day will need to pull on the May Crane Day (Date to be announced very soon). The fairway between J and K dock is as shallow as the marina mouth. That means we are already only 4.5' deep down that fairway. Let us look to late summer dredging and some great Fall sailing. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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trailer
by Elaine Currey 09 Apr '15

09 Apr '15

Dave, we left that trailer behind the dumpsters yesterday while you were gone.We bought it thinking it would work for us but have been advised that it isn't heavy enough for our boat. We left it at the marina hoping someone else would be able to use it. It is for sale for $500 Bud will be at the marina to talk to you about it today. If necessary he can bring it home .See you later, Elaine Currey.

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LOW LAKE LEVEL
by Dave Shearer 07 Apr '15

07 Apr '15

GSL SLIP RENTERS. Ok, my intention is not to scare everyone. It is merely to keep you as informed as possible. As I have stated in previous emails our water situation is not only bad. It is absolutely dire right now. We had two boats get stuck in the mud this weekend between K dock and J dock. This was while they were attempting to get to the mast crane to drop their masts. Any boat needing to crane out must pass down this K dock - J dock fairway in order to get to the Crane Out slip. The lake is done coming up and is showing signs of starting to drop. Snowpack decreases daily. So the hard truth is if you have a draft of over three feet YOU MUST PULL YOUR BOAT OUT by the end of May. As I stated in earlier email versions of this harsh-reality email, we cannot successfully dredge the marina if you are stuck in your slip. We have a crane day on April 23rd and April 24th. We are bringing in a very large crane in order to accommodate the reach as well as the weight of some of the boats. But because we have so many boats signed up for those days the cost of the cranes are surprisingly reasonable. Consider pulling out on April 23rd-April 24th. If not PLEASE plan on pulling out by the end of May if you have a draft over 3 feet. The depth at the mouth of the marina (and down the J Dock - K Dock fairway) is 4.7 feet. Those depths will be 4 feet by late May. For the lucky boats that can stay in and are in the west basin of the marina, we will be giving you new temporary slip assignments in the south basin in order to accommodate you since the west basin is shallower. We will keep you informed of temporary slip assignments. PLEASE TAKE THIS EMAIL SERIOUSLY. Mother Nature has dealt us a harsh and that we must now deal with. Dredging is around the corner. I am hearing good news that might help speed up the process so that dredging can happen soon after July 1st. And I am hearing encouraging news about how deep we will be able to dredge. BUT WE NEED ANY BOAT THAT WILL BE STUCK IN THE MARINA TO PULL OUT so that dredging can be successful. It is not too late to get on the April 23rd-24th crane day. Also, it is not too late to get your name on the May crane day (date to be announced later). Please let me know ASAP. Thanks Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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HUI PAOAKALANI - PAVILION RESERVATION
by Darren Medeiros 06 Apr '15

06 Apr '15

Hi Dave, Thanks for all your updates. As mentioned several weeks ago, we would like to reserve the pavilion on Friday July 10th from 3 pm till 9 pm. We will be hosting about 75 educators from Hawaii. Thank you!! Darren Medeiros Hui Paoakalani 801.243.7473

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NOTICE
by Dave Shearer 05 Apr '15

05 Apr '15

Because of the enormity of the April Crane Days we will have to close much of the park on both Thursday, April 23rd and Friday, April 24th. Almost the whole parking lot will be closed to accommodate both cranes. If you or your club has an event either of those days please move it to another day. Because of the lack of parking available those two days we are discouraging people from coming to the park unless they are involved in Crane Day. I'm sorry for the inconvenience but we need to leave room for the cranes to maneuver as well as moving boats and trailers around between the two parking lots. Thank you, for your understanding. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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Weather Pattern Change
by Dave Shearer 05 Apr '15

05 Apr '15

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. I have been watching the models closely and they are indicating we are in for a weather pattern change. I don't know if this means significant moisture is in our future. It still looks like the bulk of the storms will either just clip us or barely go over the top of Utah. But it does look like we will start seeing more wind. Forecasts today are mixed. Great Salt Lake could possibly see significant south winds today. Or the wind could just stay west of us. It is a tricky forecast. I am going with a Small Craft Advisory today But it does look like we are in for several significant wind events for the next several days. The next one appears coming in Tuesday night and into Wednesday with another one late this week. Please make sure you check your dock lines and make sure everything is secure and tied down. Thanks Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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Heads-up?
by Jan Hansen 04 Apr '15

04 Apr '15

Dear FRIENDS at THE MOST FABULOUS SAILING MARINA in the WORLD! FYI; president, obama, is in town--staying at the Sheraton Hotel, downtown; he, may (?) stop by the 'MOST FABULOUS MARINA in the WORLD'? FYI. (Just, saying?) It, has been announced--on 89.1FM, radio, that, he is here meeting with LDS officials--during GENERAL CONFERENCE weekend; and, as, THE MARINA has been receiving a lot of political attention--as, of, late, it, may be on obama's agenda to visit, it. (Just, thinking--FYI). ? Sincerely, JAN of LITTLE COTTONWOOD 801-942-3322 C Sent from my iPhone

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