February 2016 - GSL-Marina - mailman.xmission.com

Short Dredging Update
by Dave Shearer 03 Feb '16

03 Feb '16

I have been working on a detailed account of where we are on dredging. I am a tad leery of sending it out until I see the final scope of work from the design engineers though. That should be coming in the next few days. But I thought I would at least address some questions. First, if you need to get work done on your boat before you put it back in, I would start working on your boats now. Dredging should begin very shortly and should not take that long to complete based on the money we have to work with. So start planning on doing that bottom work very soon. So here is what I feel comfortable announcing before I see the final scope of work and request for bid: * We were hoping to dredge the marina and a new channel to a depth of 10' feet based on lake levels in December 2015. Lake levels in December were at 4192.4' above sea level. They are now 4193.0' above sea level. But the cost of dredging that much material came in at over 7 million dollars estimated cost. Remember that we have 1.5 million allocated. So we will not be able to dredge the whole marina to that depth. We have had to make tough choices but I think we have a workable solution for all boats currently located at the marina as well as some of you that we held your slips but took your boats home to work on them. * We will not be able to dredge a new channel. At best we will get some work done in the existing channel if money is left over after we dredge the identified areas in the marina. Currently the shallowest spot in the existing channel (not including the humps just outside the marina that will be removed) is five feet with most of the channel being 6 feet or more. * Our goal is to get everyone back in the water. I feel confident that we will accomplish that. Our goal is to also dredge the mouth (and the two troublesome humps). We will be able to do that too. * Dredging is just around the corner. Almost all the preliminary work is done. The request-for-bids should be going out very shortly. Work on the retention ponds (for the spoils) should be started VERY shortly. * Crane Days will be scheduled soon. For those that have shallow drafts and want to go back in before dredging is complete I think we will be able to accommodate that request. But I will not schedule any crane days until I see the final scope-of-work documents. * We WILL need every boat currently in the parking lot to put back in the marina this spring or be removed from the marina. We WILL NOT be able to store them long term this year. It just creates too much hazard to foot traffic and vehicles. I will publish a formal cut-off date to be back in the water or removed from the marina later but the informal date is currently the first week of May. The first crane days may begin late March and through April. It will take an estimated 5 days to get all the boats back in. We will stagger crane days over a six week period to accommodate that. * Snow pack is looking fairly good this year although it is not where I would like to see it. We had a disastrous October and November only to see a massive rebound in December and January. In fact those months were incredible * October - 39% of normal * November - 29% of normal * December - 181% of normal * January - 141% of normal * Current snowpack for the Great Salt Lake Drainage area is 103% of normal and climbing * Forecast for the Great Salt Lake Drainage area is for above average precipitation through this spring. * If you were storing your trailer at the Great Salt Lake Marina before pulling your boat we should be able to still store your trailer here. If you were storing off-site please make arrangements for storing off-site again * If you have boat stands I highly recommend you take them home to keep them in good shape. * If you have cradles we will find a location for storage on-site but we will not be responsible for their condition. * Many of you are wondering about slip contracts, rekeying the park and changing the gate code. All that will happen as soon as we are ready to put boats back in the marina. For those that have boats in dry storage or in the water you should have already received your contracts or will be receiving them within the next week. Once I get final documents from the design engineers I will publish more specific information about dredging. But it is time to start focusing on any work your boats need to get back in the water. We are almost there! Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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GSLYC Seminar - FOGSL - Wednesday February 3, 2016
by Janet Robins 02 Feb '16

02 Feb '16

For years, GSL Sailors & Rowers LOVED the fact that everyone regarded the GSL as a stinky old lake - that meant we had the lake to ourselves! No motorboats, no jet skis - nothing but nice quiet environment for sailing and rowing. However, keeping the lake a secret has not worked entirely in our favor. Last year when lobbying for the money to dredge our marina, I was shocked that no one (including Representatives and Senators) knew the importance of this lake. We live along the shores of something GREAT - Great Salt Lake. And whether we perceive it or not, during its relatively short life as a remnant of ancient Lake Bonneville, it has affected all of us. The Lake affect continues to modify, influence, and impress our lives and the lives of the millions migratory birds and animals that rely on it. As a terminal lake that lies at the bottom of a 35,000 square mile drainage basin that has a growing population upstream in its watershed, the Lake is a mirror of who we are and how we behave. Come participate in a discussion with FRIENDS of Great Salt Lake's Education Director about this valuable local resource and its unique ecosystem. We will be talking about the current Lake levels, projects we are involved in around the Lake, and how our organization educates thousands of people every year on Great Salt Lake. I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE to come learn about this amazing lake - truly unique in the world - and it's ours! A lot of us love the lake because of the great sailing opportunities - but we need to expand our knowledge and learn to protect the lake we love! Feel free to bring a friend - let's help the general public get on board with appreciating what a great resource this is. *FRIENDS of Great Salt Lake was founded in 1994. The mission of FRIENDS is to preserve and protect the Great Salt Lake Ecosystem and to increase public awareness and appreciation of the Lake through education, research, advocacy and the arts. The long-term vision of FRIENDS is to achieve comprehensive watershed-based restoration and protection for the Great Salt Lake Ecosystem. Wednesday February 3, 2016 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (ish) The Safety Consortium Bldg 400 W Lawndale Drive (2500 So, enter from 300 West) FREE!

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GSLYC FREE Sailing Seminars Schedule for 2016
by B.T.Pratt 02 Feb '16

02 Feb '16

Great Salt Lake Yacht Club 2016 Seminars Schedule Wednesday Nights 7:00 to 8:30 PM Safety Consortium Classroom 400 W. Lawndale Drive (2500 S, enter from 300 West) January 27 – Tom McLaughlin Discussion of the state of sailing, from Sabots and Optimist Prams to Maxis and Superyachts. (Hopefully, you didn’t miss this well attended presentation.) February 3 – Friends of the Great Salt Lake Come participate in a discussion with the FOGSL Education Director about this valuable resource and its unique ecosystem, with an emphasis on looming threats to its existence. February 10 – Dave Shearer, GSL Harbormaster Navigation, boating safety, wind and weather on the Great Salt Lake. February 17 – Sailing and Boating Resources Jim Anderson of Sailing Solutions (sailing instruction and cruising on the GSL) Scott Fortuna of A-Rock Propellers (full service marine dealer) Dave Ghizzone of Gonzo Rentals & Dinner Cruises (water toys and cruises on the GSL) February 24 – Brad Silver History of the GSL Marina and resorts, past and present. March 2 – Tim Adams Sail theory and sail trim. March 9 – Visit the Great Salt Lake Nicole Anderson presents an all encompassing look at the Great Salt Lake. March 16 – Other Fun on the GSL Great Salt Lake Rowing Long-distance Swimmers Hawaiian Canoe Club March 23 – Great Salt Lake Yacht Club Programs Ryan Mazzella – Sailboat Racing Program Tim Adams – Juniors Sailing Program Dave Daniels – Cruising on the GSL March 30 – Preparing to Sail on the GSL Dave Shearer, Harbormaster: Dredging update, Safety, Preparedness SEE YOU THERE!

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