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Clam Chowder Feast
by Dave Shearer 12 Jan '14

12 Jan '14

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users It is time for the Fourth Annual Harbor Master Polar Bear Clam Chowder Feast. Saturday, January 25th at 1pm (after the Polar Bear Cup) Harbor Master's Deck (Trestledock) at the Great Salt Lake Marina. The Harbor Master will provide bread bowls and clam chowder (as well as patio heaters and a roaring bon fire). Other clam chowder dishes and side dishes are welcomed though. BYOB. Please RSVP so I know how much clam chowder to cook. Thank you and see you there. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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Dead Heads
by Dave Shearer 06 Jan '14

06 Jan '14

GSL Slip Renters. OK, I've had several people ask what a dead head is. In maritime parlay it does not mean a fan of the Greatful Dead. Dead heads are logs or timbers. They freely float or are stuck into the mud or sand. They can stick out of the surface of the water or be just underneath the surface. A log would be a log floating horizontally on the surface of the water. A dead head has most of its surface underneath the water much like an ice berg. Great Salt Lake once had a wooden trestle crossing it. As the trestle fell into disrepair many of the timbers and pilings became free and began floating around the lake. They can get caught in the currents or become wedged into the mud on the bottom of the lake. Over the years most of these dead heads have landed on beaches or island. As the water comes up in the spring these dead heads can be dislodged from their resting places and float around the lake. Dead heads are particularly dangerous because only one side is barely exposed above the surface of the water. And the other end can be lodged in the mud at the bottom of the lake. Usually an impact with a log, as bad as that can be, will usually cause the log to move. A dead head won't necessarily move meaning the damage to a boat that hits one of these will be much more serious. I hope that clears it up Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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Dead Head Warning
by Dave Shearer 06 Jan '14

06 Jan '14

GSL/Antelope Island Slip Renters and Marina Users. An old nemesis has returned to the Great Salt Lake. The dreaded Dead Heads have returned. This is a tad unusual. We usually only see them during years where the water is rising. Not in years when the lake is dropping. These dead heads can pose a serious threat to a boat if you happen to hit one. So far the sighted Dead Heads are in the north of Gilbert and Carrington Bay. But they move with the storms. And three sightings in less than a week is a high count. Please, when you are sailing, keep a close watch for these hazards to navigation. Thanks Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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UPDATE
by Dave Shearer 21 Dec '13

21 Dec '13

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users FINALLY! We are almost cleared of snow in the parking lot. ALMOST. We still have a little work to do. The last storm was a big direct hit on the marina. And it brought much needed direct precipitation to the lake. Unfortunately it did not deliver much to the mountains. But today's storm did delver to the mountains and left us mostly unscathed. We are now 124% direct precipitation to the lake for the month and 80% snowpack for the GSL drainage area. Both these numbers are big improvements on where we were. But it looks like the storms are mostly over for December. (I know - a mixed bag of news). The previous storm, as I mentioned in earlier emails, left 1/8" of ice on all surfaces from the rain before it froze. That ice is still on the gangways and docks. It is also in areas of the parking lot although the parking lot has improved. When you come out to clear your boats of snow please be VERY CAREFUL. As mentioned before, we had an employee slip and break her ankle the other day. It will be awhile before we get this place completely cleaned up from the ice and snow. It looks like today's storm for the Great Salt Lake is mostly over. We may have a little bit of Lake Effect squalls come through but they should not bring much snow the marina. So the Bottom-Of-The-Pit Party should be a good one today. But be careful on the frontage road when coming out. It is still slick. The county has not come through yet to plow and salt. We did plow it ourselves. But our plow truck just doesn't do the job the county's plow can do. Internet is working again so we have been able to update forecasts and current conditions once again on www.gslmarina.com <http://www.gslmarina.com> . You can also start emailing me at my dshearer!(a)gslmarina.com <mailto:dshearer!@gslmarina.com> address again. It has been a tough week out here but we are trudging along and looking forward to the new sailing season just around the corner. Happy shortest day of the year (Bottom-of-the-Pit). See you today at the party. Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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Marina update
by David Shearer 19 Dec '13

19 Dec '13

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users This is an update on todays storm. I have no idea how the rest of the Wasatch Front faired with todays storm but the marina scored a direct hit all day. We spent 10 hours plowing snow and only started getting ahead this evening, But we are not done We have much more plowing to do in the parking lot. We also have several snow mounds to move in order to reclaim the parking lot. We received a little over a foot of fairly wet snow. It is now subsiding but we expect more tonight <x-apple-data-detectors://0>. But here is the real concern. The airport recorded record rain last night and this morning, So did the marina. We also recorded a record amount of snow for this date. That snow is now sitting on a sheet of ice from the rain. We feel confident we will clear the parking lot sometime tomorrow. But the docks and especially the gangways are very slick and should be considered dangerous. We already had one employee break an ankle out here today. We prefer you do not come out tomorrow if you don't have to. It makes snowplowing and snow removal difficult when we have vehicles in the parking lot. If you do come out, please be cautious on the roads. Check in with us on where we would prefer you park so we can efficiently plow. And above everything else, be VERY CAREFUL on the gangways and docks. We have checked the docks from the parking lots. All the boats seem fine at this time. we will check again in the morning. If we see a boat we are concerned with we will let you know ASAP. We hope to have all this lake rising snow cleared up tomorrow night<x-apple-data-detectors://1> so we can have a great Bottom of the Pit party Saturday Our internet is still out but I have a little more stable email through my Ipad now. if you have any questions, please feel free to email. I will respond as soon as possible Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island Marina 801-209-9142 Sent from my iPad Sent from my iPhone

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by David Shearer 19 Dec '13

19 Dec '13

GSL Slip Renters We have been the recipient of a whalloping lake effect storm. It is still snowing hard here. We cannot keep up with the plowing I recommend you do not come out today and probably tomorrow too Sent from my iPhone

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by David Shearer 19 Dec '13

19 Dec '13

The internet at the marina is down. It has been for two days now. That means we cannot update forecasts and current conditions at www.gslmarina.com We have 1/4 inch of freezing rain and over six inches of heavy snow The forecast is for snow, gentle breeze and a high of forty It is very icy out here If you need to email me do so a davidshearer(a)utah.gov. I can still get that email Sent from my iPhone

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Bottom-of-the-Pit Party
by Dave Shearer 16 Dec '13

16 Dec '13

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. It is getting close! Time for great and exotic chili recipes, hot beverages, and visiting with old friends. Celebrate the shortest day of the year and the coming of a new sailing season. Yes, it is time for the Bottom-of-the-Pit party! The longest running social at the Great Salt Lake (around 40 years running now). This Saturday, the 21st of December from 11am to 3pm. Bring out that famous chili recipe you have always been bragging about. BYOB. The party will be held at the yacht club. There will be a contest and awards for: Best Tasting Most Original Hottest (spiciest) See you there Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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Bottom-Of-The-Pit Party
by Dave Shearer 01 Dec '13

01 Dec '13

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. It is only a short two weeks to the Bottom-of-the-Pit Chili Party. Come celebrate the shortest day of the year and the coming of a new sailing season. May it be a season full of lake-rising water. Bring your favorite chili dish to share with good friends and marina neighbors. Polish up your most colorful sailing story and tall tales. Bring out your slip renewal contracts (if you haven't already sent them in). We will have a contest for chili recipes. * Best Tasting * Hottest (spiciest) * Most Original Grant Prize will be one free month (summer rate) slip rental (no cash value). Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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Winter Weather Warning
by Dave Shearer 01 Dec '13

01 Dec '13

GSL Slip Renters A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the Great Salt Lake starting Monday. A significant Pacific Northwest storm front is approaching. It could bring measurable snow to the GSL Marina as well as heavy wind and freezing temperatures. Current models show that temperatures could drop to zero by Wednesday. Is your boat ready for freezing temperatures and heavy winds? If not, get out here and make it so. Don't be a sinking statistic. We are also issuing a Heavy Wind/Sea Warning for Monday. Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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