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CRANE DAY
by Dave Shearer 07 Nov '11

07 Nov '11

GSL Slip Renters, As those that attended Crane Day know, we were not able to finish pulling boats due to the afternoon winds (max gust 60mph) I will schedule another Crane Day for this Friday at 9am if there is interest. PLEASE RSVP if you are interested RSVP at dshearer(a)gslmarina.com or 801-209-9142 Thanks Dave

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CRANE DAY
by Dave Shearer 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

GSL SLIP RENTERS Crane Day for Tomorrow is still ON. Although we may have to contend with some gusts most forecasts show the wind event being mostly a southern Utah event. We need to make the day go as fast as possible. Please be here and ready to go by 9am Thanks Dave

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CRANE DAY
by Dave Shearer 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

GSL Slip Renters I'm watching the forecast closely for Crane Day. There is an increased chance of strong winds for Friday. I'm looking at Monday as an alternative. Would any of you have a problem with Monday being an alternative? Are there those that could not make it? Please let me know. Right now we are still on for Friday. But I may have to postpone if tomorrows forecast release shows significant wind for Friday. Dave

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ALERT
by Dave Shearer 01 Nov '11

01 Nov '11

GSL Slip Renter and Marina Users. This is just an alert to prevent undue panic on Wednesday, November 9th. On that day the Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) test is scheduled for 12pm Mountain Standard Time. This system te4st is the first of its kind designed to broadcast a nationwide message to the American public. In the history of the country, nothing like it has been conducted on such a level. As you may be aware, there have been tests in the past, but not of this magnitude encompassing all regions of the Nation simultaneously. The three minute test will run concurrently on all radio and TV band stations exceeding the previous messages broadcast which were anywhere from 30 seconds to minute message. There is great concern in local police and emergency management circles about undue public anxiety over this test. The test message on TV might not indicate that it is just a test. Fear is that the lack of an explanation regarding the message might create panic. I have been asked to share this with the marina community. Below are two websites that will provide more information regarding this test: http://fema.gov/emergency/ipaws/eas_info.shtm https://nationaldialogue-emergencyalertsystem.ideascale.com/ Harbor Master

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Crane Day
by Dave Shearer 01 Nov '11

01 Nov '11

GSL Slip Renters (or those planning on pulling out this Friday) Crane Day IS still on. I am watching the forecast closely and the storm approaching Friday appears to be an evening storm. Nor does it appear to be big enough at this time to threaten Crane Day. If you are planning on cancelling pulling your boat due to weather please let me know. Dave

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Time to Renew Your Contract
by Dave Shearer 30 Oct '11

30 Oct '11

GSL SLIP RENTERS TIME TO RENEW YOUR SLIP and DRY STORAGE CONTRACTS Greetings from the staff of the Great Salt Lake State Marina. What a year! After ten years of challenging lake levels we have finally recovered in just one winter. And the forecast for the 2012 season looks like another plentiful supply of water. It is that time of year again to renew slip / dry storage contracts and credit card autopay forms. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT BY LAW ALL CONTRACTS AND AUTOPAY FORMS TERMINATE ON DECEMBER 31st. WE MUST HAVE NEW CONTRACT's EACH CALENDAR YEAR. State Parks budget has been hit hard this year. This includes the Great Salt Lake State Marina's budget. In order to keep as much money in our budget as possible for infrastructure repair and improvement we are trying something new this year in regards to slip contract renewals. To save money on postage we would request that you renew your contracts by going online, printing off the required forms and then either sending, emailing or faxing the forms back to the marina. The new system will also allow us to serve you better. Within the next week or two (there are a lot of you so it will take a while to get through the whole list) you will each receive an individual email with your specific information. This should hopefully aide you in filling out your contracts. The information will include: . Slip number (if applicable) . Dry Storage Number (if applicable) . Bow Number (if already on file - if not you WILL NEED TO SUPPLY IT) . Hull ID Number (if already on file - if not you WILL NEED TO SUPPLY IT) . Boat Manufacturer / Mode / Boat Name . Current balance on account (statements available upon request) . Slip Rates Hopefully this will make it much easier to fill out your contracts. If you prefer we send a contract package to you via USPS instead of going online we will do so. Just follow the instructions below for that request. Now is your chance to tell us how you would like to renew your contract. Please cut and paste one of the following requests on an email to me. I will then send you an individual email with renewal information including the above information or I will send you a contract package via USPS based on your response. . "Yes, I would like online/email information to renew my contract." . "No, please send me a contract package via USPS." (please include mailing address) Please email to harbormaster(a)gslmarina.com or just reply from this email And don't forget that the season isn't over yet. We have plenty of good sailing weather still ahead of us. Very few of us were able to even get our boats out of the marina at this time last year. And we have two great upcoming events: . 17th Annual Dave's Deep Fried Turkey Social/Regatta on Saturday, November 19th. Racing at noon. Social at 4pm . Thirty Something Annual Bottom-Of-The-Pit Party On Saturday, December 17th at 11am Thank you, and I hope to hear from you soon. Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-250-1898 Harbormaster(a)gslmarina.com

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Crane Day - Mast Drop Party
by Dave Shearer 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

GSL Slip Renters, Looks like we have a fairly good list for the upcoming crane day. If you are pulling out but haven't RSVP'd yet, please do so. I need to know how long to rent the crane for and what size crane to bring in. Also, this Sunday is the Mast Dropping party. I haven't had any RSVP's for that. Let me know if you will be dropping your mast that day so we can fit everyone in and I can arrange for enough chili. RSVP at dshearer(a)gslmarina.com Thank you Dave

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Red Dye in lake
by Dave Shearer 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. I have now heard back from USGS and have more information on the red dye that will be discharged into the lake. I know some of you have expressed concern whether the dye will stain boats. So here is the updated information. The dye will be released near the shore line where Lee Creek drains into the lake. For those that may not know where Lee Creek is, it is the creek just barely east (bordering) the old Saltair site. If your vessel came in direct contact with the dye right near the discharge it could stain the boat. But this is unlikely to happen since you will not be able to get your boat near Lee Creek due to the Goggins Reef. By the time the dye makes it past the reef the dilution will be such that there will be no risk of staining to the boats. Even if the dye were to make it into the marina itself, it would be so diluted that there will be no risk of staining. So the risk of staining to boats that may sail through a dye plume is minimal. On the other hand, if any of you know how to warn the duck hunters of the dye discharge please let me know. If one of these boaters motors directly into the plume right at Lee Creek there is a risk of staining to their boats. Those hunting at North Canal or Goggins should have no issues. The discharge is scheduled in the window of October 30th to November 4th depending on weather. USGS will let me know of the exact date before the discharge. Hope that helps Harbor Master

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Water to the Docks
by Dave Shearer 18 Oct '11

18 Oct '11

GSL Slip Renters, If the current forecast for next week holds, this weekend will likely be the last weekend for water to the docks. Please plan accordingly Harbor Master

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USGS Dye Discharge into GSL
by Dave Shearer 18 Oct '11

18 Oct '11

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. USGS wanted me to forward on the following press release regarding a red dye discharge into the Great Salt Lake to better understand potential dispersal flows from Kennecott and JVWCD. News Release October 18, 2011 David Naftz 801-908-5053 dlnaftz(a)usgs.gov Pollutant Mixing in Great Salt Lake To Be Studied by Injection of Red Dye Weather permitting, U.S. Geological Survey scientists in cooperation with Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands, will inject a bright red fluorescent dye into the south end of Great Salt Lake (in the vicinity of the Lee Creek outflow) sometime between Monday, October 31 and Thursday, November 4, 2011. The dye study is aimed at obtaining useful information on the dispersion, direction of movement, and travel times of potential contaminants entering the south shore area of Great Salt Lake. The south shore of the lake receives inflow from various surface water sources, some containing pollutants from sources in the Salt Lake valley. The results of the study will provide information that can be used by Federal, state, and local agencies, particularly with respect to tracking current and future inputs of pollutants (including selenium) into the south part of Great Salt Lake. The red dye-known as Rhodamine WT-will be injected into Lee Creek prior to its entry into Great Salt Lake and may be visible up to a mile offshore once the dye enters Great Salt Lake. The dye, which has been used in hydrologic studies for decades, has been approved for use as a water tracer by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and is safe to aquatic life at the concentrations used in this study. The dye concentration will be measured during the study using a combination of fixed and boat mounted monitoring stations, as well as an automated underwater vehicle. Weather permitting, the dye solution will be slowly and steadily injected into Lee Creek for at least four hours. Fluorometric measurements will be made starting near the injection point and continuing offshore for distances of up to 1 mile. The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life. **** www.usgs.gov ****

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