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Weather Warning
by gslharbormaster 17 Jul '08

17 Jul '08

Storm Warning For the Great Salt Lake Marina Area and the Great Salt Lake GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. A Storm Warning has been issued for the rest of today and tonight for the whole Great Salt Lake. Thunderstorms are now developing in the West Desert and Tooele Valley. These tunderstorms may produce strong micro burst winds and lightning. Some of these thunderstorms may be hard to detect before they pop over the Oquirrh Mountains. Keep a lookout towards the Tooele Valley, Stansbury Mountains and Stansbury Island for developing storm cells. Winds on the lake will be moderate today except near storm cells where they may be violent. Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina Have you checked your docklines lately?

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Summer Luau -rescheduled
by Suzan Chaffin 07 Jul '08

07 Jul '08

Good morning all, We are rescheduling the summer luau until a date TBD in August. I will send an email to let you know when within the next few weeks. Thank You, Suzan Chaffin _________________________________________________________________ It’s a talkathon – but it’s not just talk. http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_JustTalk

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That damned snow pack
by DON LUCAS 05 Jul '08

05 Jul '08

Hey Dave...... A little more on the snow pack. Before this super hot weather hit we still had close to 70 inches on the ground in our higher feed elevations. The problem with this was that with a 220 inch over all snow fall, there was a vast amount of snow squishing the underneath snow pack. This compresses the snow to almost a block ice consistency. If we had 70 inches of light snow on the ground it would have melted fast and hard, hence a chance of a good run-off. It's like putting a hundred pound block of ice on the ground, and in opposition a hundred pounds of light snow fall. The snow would melt in hours and the block would be down just a bit. Also as the pack hardens the warm earth, usually about 32 degrees sends heat up through the snow pack and slowly turns the bottom snow/ice to a liquid that is protected from the heat of the day. Hence snow still on the mountain seeping into the ground instead of a wild run off as you said. Just another phenomena that is killing us. Take care Luke!

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Marina News - January 5th
by gslharbormaster 05 Jul '08

05 Jul '08

Marina News July 5th, 2008 Great Salt Lake Marina Current Conditions Lake Level 4195.6 Lake Level Trend Dropping ¯ Water Temperature 82° Hypothermia Index Exhaustion: Indefinite / Death: Indefinite Current Flows Bear, Weber/Ogden -> Low / Jordan & Goggins -> Moderate (half knot) Weather Report We have now left the spring frontal weather pattern and are now squarly in the Summer Monsoonal weather pattern. This is charactarized by hot, dry weather with afternoon thunderstorms. These thunderstorms develop over the West Desert mountains during the day and then march towards the Great Salt Lake in the later afternoon and evening hours and climax around midnight. Many of these thunderstorms are easy to spot while they develop over the Stansbury Mountains and Stansbuy Island. But others can be very tricky and very dangerous. These are the ones that pop up in the Tooele Valley and pop up over the Oquirrh Mountains with no to little warning. The current weather charts show that we will remian in this pattern for some time now. The long term forecast (next three months) show above average temperatures and below average precipitation. This is not a good thing for the lake. This will accelerate evaporation. The long term charts for this fall and winter show a more upbeat forecast with average temperatures and precipitation. (Long term forecasts are highly unreliable though). The Drought reports show no drought conditions for Utah except the extreme north (Bear River Drainage) which show abnormally dry to severe drought. The forecast is for persistant drought conditions in this area only. What does this all mean? It means a hot, dry summer with dry thunderstorms in the afternoons and evenings bringing potentially dangerous wind/weather conditions to the Great Salt Lake at times. Sailing should be great this summer if you just keep an eye for the thunderheads. Why Didn't the Lake Come Up This Year? Boy, with all those reports of a record snowpack, you would think the Great Salt Lake would be having a banner runoff year. Well, we had a great snowpack in the Wasatch Front thanks to the Great Salt Lake. We had a good fall and early winter for precipitation thanks to the Pacific storms. And then almost nothing. Moisture failed to make it from the the Pacific. Instead we had DRY cold fronts cross the Great Salt Lake. This cold air would hit the relatively warm waters of the Great Salt Lake and suck moisture from the lake. Then these fronts would hit the Wasatch Front and dump Great Salt Lake moisture in them. When we finally warmed up this spring, the water came gushing down out of the mountains . . . . and right into the ground! Since January 1st we have recorded a -3.18 inch defecit in precipitation. This is a significant defecit. For the water year we have recorded a -1.66 defecit. There was plenty of snow for skiing. There is now plenty of water in the reservoirs for fishing and water skiing. There is plenty of water in the rivers for kayaking and rafting. There is plenty of water for watering lawns and drinking. All courtesy of the that incredible weather engine - The Great Salt Lake. Certainly shows how important Great Salt Lake is to the lives of everyone on the Wasatch Front. River Flow Surprisingly, we have seen a little bump in water flow from the Bear River. This bump is expected to last for the next ten days, slowly tapering off. This is good news as the Bear River is the greatest river contributer to the Great Salt Lake. The Ogden river has seen a high spike all the sudden. This spike is expected to last for next little while. The Weber river is, well . . . doing nothing. The Jordan River and Goggins drainage are now beginning to decrease in flow. Two weeks ago the currents were running strong with the Goggins current running nearly a knot outside the mouth of the marina. This has now dropped to a half a knot. Still helps though. None of the rivers are producing enough moisture to stabilize the lake but this may be a short term releif to the heavy evaporation going on right now with the lake. The Reef Report Quiet. Thanks! Deep Channel Buoys vs Reef Channel Buoys The lake is getting shallow now. We highly recommend you use only the Deep Channel Buoys now. Use the Reef Channel Buoys at your own risk and time (you may wait awhile to be towed off). Upcoming Services Wait for news shortly of Ice Services returning to the marina. We are working out the final details. Upcoming Events July 9 Wednesday Night Race #8 hosted by GSLYC July 10 National Parks visits the Great Salt Lake July 12 Partners Cup hosted by GSLYC Luau party hosted by GSLYC Concert at Saltair (Traffic may be difficult at exit 104) July 16 Wednesday Night Race #9 hosted by GSLYC Concert at Saltair (traffic may be difficult at exit 104) July 19 & 20 Summer Regatta #1 hosted by GSLYC July 19 Concert at Saltair (traffic may be difficult at exit 104) July 21 Concert at Saltair (traffic may be difficult at exit 104) July 23 Wednesday Night Special Race hosted by GSLYC July 24 Pioneer Day - Watch the fireworks from the lake. July 30 Wednesday Night Race #10 hosted by GSLYC August 2 & 3 Summer Regatta #2 hosted by GSLYC August 2 Movie Night hosted by GSLYC Row For The Cure hosted by GSLR August 6 Wednesday Night #11 hosted by GSLYC August 13 Wednesday Night #12 hosted by GSLYC August 16 Wine & Cheese Raft-up hosted by GSLYC August 20 Wednesday Night #13 hosted by GSLYC August 23 & 24 Summer Make-up (if necessary) hosted by GSLYC Camp Around The Lake hosted by Great Salt Lake State Marina (state parks) *see note below August 30 &31 Governor's Cup hosted by GSLYC (If we missed your event, please email me and I will add it to the schedule) * Camp Around The Lake We are planning on a road trip around the lake. This road trip will take us up north to Monument Rock, Locomotive Springs, the ghost town of Kelton and the west shore of Great Salt Lake where we plan on camping near Dolphin Island. The next morning we will wander down the Hogup Mountains and the Buenaventura pump and canal. Then down to Lakeside, the Eagle Mountain Bombing Range and then back to the marina. Gas Prices are quite high now. This may have had an impact on many that were wanting to do this trip. So I am soliciting you for your opinions. Do we continue with the trip as planned? Or do we do a shorter day trip? We have a couple options. The trip around the lake is around 300 miles. Please let me know. Thank you Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina Have you checked your docklines lately?

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Re: [GSL-Marina] Dirty Jobs
by stu.smith＠comcast.net 02 Jul '08

02 Jul '08

pretty good but what about spraying from spiders and pulling spider egg sacks off the bottom of the docks -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Dezi Hemingway" <DHemingway(a)slco.org> Hi Dave, I was watching Dirty Jobs on tv and Mike Rowe was soliciting ideas for the show. Do you think that doing a show on harvesting brine shrimp harvesting would be up his alley? If you have conversations with the biologists and shrimpers, and, if you feel inclined, run the idea by them and see if they think they would like to have Mike Rowe and his Dirty Jobs crew do a show on them. I think it would be a good one! Dezi Hemingway dhemingway(a)slco.org

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Dirty Jobs
by Dezi Hemingway 01 Jul '08

01 Jul '08

Hi Dave, I was watching Dirty Jobs on tv and Mike Rowe was soliciting ideas for the show. Do you think that doing a show on harvesting brine shrimp harvesting would be up his alley? If you have conversations with the biologists and shrimpers, and, if you feel inclined, run the idea by them and see if they think they would like to have Mike Rowe and his Dirty Jobs crew do a show on them. I think it would be a good one! Dezi Hemingway dhemingway(a)slco.org

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Re: [GSL-Marina] Dirty Jobs
by doug.koci＠sungard.com 30 Jun '08

30 Jun '08

Of course, brine shrimping is an actual job, whereas cleaning spiders off of boat decks is just a pastime, so it might not qualify. ________________________________ From: Dezi Hemingway [mailto:DHemingway@slco.org] Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 3:58 PM To: Koci, Doug Subject: RE: [GSL-Marina] Dirty Jobs Spiders would be awesome! ________________________________ From: doug.koci(a)sungard.com [mailto:doug.koci@sungard.com] Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 3:33 PM To: Dezi Hemingway; gsl-marina(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: RE: [GSL-Marina] Dirty Jobs How about cleaning spiders off of boat decks?!?! ________________________________ From: gsl-marina-bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:gsl-marina-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Dezi Hemingway Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 3:21 PM To: gsl-marina(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: [GSL-Marina] Dirty Jobs Hi Dave, I was watching Dirty Jobs on tv and Mike Rowe was soliciting ideas for the show. Do you think that doing a show on harvesting brine shrimp harvesting would be up his alley? If you have conversations with the biologists and shrimpers, and, if you feel inclined, run the idea by them and see if they think they would like to have Mike Rowe and his Dirty Jobs crew do a show on them. I think it would be a good one! Dezi Hemingway dhemingway(a)slco.org

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Weather Warning
by gslharbormaster 30 Jun '08

30 Jun '08

Weather Warning Storm Warning issued for the Great Salt Lake and the Great Salt Lake Marina area. There are several cells developing out in the West Desert and Tooele Valley. These cells can produce dry lightning and severe and irradic mocrobursts. These cells are forecast to develop through the afternoon and evening. Dangerous wind, sea and lightning are possible through the rest of the day. Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina Have you checked your docklines lately?

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Reef Report
by gslharbormaster 26 Jun '08

26 Jun '08

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users Rescue One is being pulled today for it's yearly maintenance. The boat will be out of the water until the end of July. What does this mean for the marina community? Not much unless you are one of those that like cruising the reef grounds. Rescue Four, although a fantastic boat, does not have the horsepower that Rescue One has. Because of this, when we start pulling a boat grounded on the reef, Rescue Four's stern sinks dramatically putting the props at risk. And we have bent the tow bar before pulling boats off the reef. So, please, if we can refrain from cruising the reef grounds during July, it would be greatly appreciated. Oh, and Rescue Four is not an enclosed cabin and since I don't like to get rained on, don't get in trouble on the water while it's raining. Oh, and although Rescue Four, does ok in the waves, Taz tends to get airborne off the seat when we hop those big waves, so don't get in trouble on the water when the waves are up. So, for those that want "Vessel Assistance" during July, do it in calm, deep water on a warm sunny day. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding. Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina Have you checked your docklines lately?

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Marina News 06-25-08
by gslharbormaster 25 Jun '08

25 Jun '08

Marina News June 25, 2008 Great Salt Lake Marina Current Conditions Lake Level 4195.8 Lake Level Trend Dropping Water Temperature 78 Degrees Hypothermia Index Exhaustion 3-12 hrs/ Death 12 hours to indefinite Current Flows Bear, Weber/Ogden -> Low /// Jordan & Goggins -> Moderate Snowpack 34% Weather Pattern With the current high temperatures, we are now entering a monsoonal flow. This is characterized by hot weather with the potential of strong afternoon and evening thunderstorms. These thunderstorms typically build in the west desert and then cross into the Great Salt Lake from Tooele Valley, Stanstury Mountains or Stansbury Island. The Tooele Valley storms are particularly dangerous since you do not see them until they pop over the Oquirrh's and are on top of you. These storms can bring strong microbursts, dangerous lightning and brief heavy rain. Listen to NOAA Weather Radio, or other weather sources for weather updates and warnings. Keep a good watch towards the Tooele Valley, Stansbury Mountains and Stansbury Island for building, dark clouds. Keep Gates Locked It seems we are still having a problem keeping the gates locked at the top of the ramps. I know that 'I' and 'J' gates are particularly tough because they open downhill onto the ramps. And I know that there are those that just choose not to lock the gates. Yet there are those on the docks that pay for, and expect a secured, locked dock. All the docks, from 'B' to 'K' are considered "Secured". Even if you do not care if the gate is open or closed, there are others on your dock that do mind. PLEASE, PLEASE, keep your gate closed and secured! We have made it a policy not to rent 'L' dock to anyone except very short term transients or "Boat Jail". This dock is not secured. But, If you do not want to hassle closing and locking the gate and want a non-secured slip, we will make an exception. 'K' dock, 'I' Dock, 'E' dock, please help us out here! We have people on these docks that are not happy with them constantly being open! They pay for secured slips and deserve it. If you need more keys, come see us at the marina office. We will be happy to provide more keys. Please do not keep the gates blocked open with rocks or other objects. It damages the gates. In the meantime, we are working on a quck fix for 'I' and 'J' that may make the gates easier to close. We have also applied for money to redesign both these docks with sidewalks and fencing/gates at the top of the parking lot similar to 'K' and the north half of the marina. Ok, Lecture over. Now on to more bad news. Lake Level We are now dropping. We started the drop on Monday. Bear River, Weber River and Ogden River are no longer contributing meaningful water to the lake. Jordan and Goggins are flowing strong but are not able to keep up with evaporation. Evaporation will be significant for at least the next few weeks as the temperatures climb to nearly 100 degrees. Get your sailing in now. If temperatures do not keep moderate this summer we will have boats trapped in the marina this fall. It is possible we could see a level of 4193.9. This will put levels in the mouth of the marina between 4' to 5'. Levels near the launch ramp and on the N of 'B' dock will likely be very shallow. For this reason we are implementing our "Shallow Water Plan" which means we will not be renting anymore 30' slips so that we may accomodate moving boats off the north side of 'B' dock and into alternative slips by fall if necessay. The good news about all this is that as the water goes down this year, we will all be able to find our outboard moters, cell phones, marine band radios, discarded beer cans, handheld vhf radios, umbrellas, grills, sunglasses, keys, Park Ranger Badges and any other objects lost overboard in the marina over the past several years. Hawaiian Canoe Club Our newest user group was out last weekend and had an awesome 'Blessing of the Fleet' and breakfast banquet. The boats are cool and are located in our unsecured storage. This group is very friendly and should be a great addition to the marina. And, of course, they are just laughing about my "Lake Level" prediction. They will still be boating and enjoying their craft long after our boats are leaning over in their slips with the keels stuck on lake stink mud. The name of this new group is Hui Paoa Kalani Outrigger Canoe Club. More information can be found at www.hawaiianculturalcenter.org/waa.html Great Salt Lake Row hosts the Utah Summer Games Last Saturday Great Salt Lake Row hosted the Utah Summer Games. It appears they had good participation and a good crowd of spectators. I have not heard how this event ended up for them but we hope they had a successfull event. More information on Great Salt Lake Row and their events can be found at www.gslr.org Antelope Island Marina Update Well, we know the water is not coming up anymore. This means that Antelope Island Marina is not going to be much of a cruise destination this year. Only the shallowest draft boats will be able to utilize this marina. Only the last ten slips on the very first dock are useable. all the others are too shallow. Don't let this deter your longer destination cruises this year though. There are several great destination cruises on the lake. Some of the shorter ones are Indian Bay and Picture Rock on Antelope Island. And then there is Sandy Beach Bay and Crystal Bay on Stansbury Island. Reef Report Yep, the reef is still there. Yep, It still goes from Black Rock to the south tip of Antelope Island. No, It doesn't appear that it will be going away anytime soon (I personally think it is here to stay). I want to thank this weeks group of volunteers that were willing to confirm the existence of the reef by grounding their boats on it. Fourth of July Fourth of July is a week from this Friday. Although there are no planned activities at the marina it is worth coming out. Several communities along the Wasatch Front and Tooele Valley have fireworks shows. Anchoring a couple miles north of the marina is a great place to see almost every fireworks show from Ogden to South Salt Lake to Magan To Tooele to Grantsville. One of my favorite summer activities is to anchor out, barbecue and watch all the shows. Most fireworks begin around 10:00pm and really get going by 10:30pm Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina Have you checked your docklines lately?

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