December 2021 - GSL-Marina - mailman.xmission.com

SAD NEWS
by Dave Shearer 02 Jan '22

02 Jan '22

It has just come to my attention of the passing of one of our Great Salt Lake and Utah sailing community members. Dave Dingman passed away earlier this month. Dave led an incredible life. I remember racing against him many times on his boat DINGER, a Santa Cruz 27. Dave was an avid sailor, pilot, canoer and kayaker. He was also an avid mountain climber. In 1959 he led a team to be the first in history to scale both of Mt. McKinley's twin peaks in the same day. He was also on the first American team to summit Mt Everest. He is credited with rescuing four climbers during the descent. His full obituary can be seen by clicking on the following link: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/saltlaketribune/name/david-dingman-obi… [cid:image001.jpg@01D7FD8A.9F18B630]

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STRONG WINDS
by Dave Shearer 26 Dec '21

26 Dec '21

Over the last four days we have had very strong winds at the Great Salt Lake Marina culminating in multiple gusts through last night near 80mph. We have walked the park and see very little damage with the exception of a few boats that moved around some. But I strongly urge you to come out and check your own property to make sure things didn't shift or the boat is still stable on stands. Make sure your wheels are properly chalked if boats are on trailers. Thanks Dave

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Road Damage - Earthquake
by Dave Shearer 17 Dec '21

17 Dec '21

I just wanted to let everyone know that we are fervently trying to move forward with road repairs (as well as other repairs) from the earthquake damage. The project is quite expensive and we have been working very closely with FEMA for the disaster relief money. There is still some more work to be done to qualify for the money and follow all State and Federal rules and guidelines. But it looks like we are moving forward quite quickly on this project now. I am hoping that we can finish repairs to the road this Spring. Bear with us. This process takes a long time to go through all the steps and agencies. I will keep you posted but, right now, things are looking good to close this out. Thanks Dave

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Chili Social - This Saturday
by Dave Shearer 17 Dec '21

17 Dec '21

Please don't forget the Bottom-of-the-Pit Chili Social this Saturday from 11am to 2pm. Hope to see you all there. Dave

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Bottom-of-the-Pit Chili Social
by Dave Shearer 11 Dec '21

11 Dec '21

It's that time of year again! The longest running social at the Great Salt Lake State Park - the Bottom-of-the-Pit Chili Social. Next Saturday, December 18th at 11am to 2pm. Bring your favorite chili dish. Socialize with friends. Celebrate the shortest day of the year (Bottom-of-the-Pit) and the anticipation of a great boating season HOPEFULLY! This is a potluck open-house style event. We will have a contest for the Best Tasting recipe, Most Original recipe, and Spiciest. We will host the party at the Yacht Club. Hope to see all of you there! Dave

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Your Boat Slip Lease
by Dave Shearer 11 Dec '21

11 Dec '21

When you send your boat slip lease either mail it or email it to harbormaster(a)gslmarina.com<mailto:harbormaster@gslmarina.com> Do not email it by responding to the original email. Thank you. Dave

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If you have a boat at GSL
by Dave Shearer 11 Dec '21

11 Dec '21

This email is for current slip renters or those that have a boat in dry storage/parking lot. We need new contracts for 2022. Most of you will fill out the Dry Storage contract. The current rate for the parking lot is $25.00 per month. We also have several credit card autopays that are declining. The vast majority of these declines are from expired cards. All the Autopay forms expire December 31, 2021. Please fill out the relevant attached form (either Dry Storage, Boat slip or both if you have a trailer here and a boat still in the water) and then either email the forms back or send them via USPS or drop them off at the marina. The mailing address is Great Salt Lake State Park PO Box 440 Magna, Utah 84044 Thanks Dave

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