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White Rock Cruise Forecast
by gslharbormaster 20 Jun '08

20 Jun '08

/) /) /) White Rock Cruise Weather Forecast /) /) /) According to the Harbormaster's Foggy and Cracked Crystal Ball Today Sunny Hi 81°F Tonight Mostly Clear Lo 65°F Saturday Sunny Hi 85°F Saturday Night Mostly Clear Lo 68°F Sunday Mostly Sunny Hi 80°F Sunday Night Partly Cloudy Lo 65°F Current Conditions Lake Level 4195.9 Lake Level Trend Steady Water Temperature 79 degrees Hypothermia Index Exhaustion: 3-12 hours / Death 12 - Indefinite Current Flows Bear, Weber/Ogden -> Low / Jordan, Goggins -> Moderate Snowpack 68% Sunset 9:03pm Moonrise 10:18pm Moon Stage Full and Waning North Antelope Island Forecast High pressure will dominate Friday and Saturday bringing very warm and above average temperatures. Winds will likely be very light north to calm. Weber Canyon drainage winds will likely be a player on the north end of Antelope Island Saturday night and into morning bringing moderate east winds. Seas on the lake will generally be mild to calm except when the Weber Canyon drainage winds are flowing in the evening and early morning. Waves on the lake Saturday night and early Sunday morning will likely be moderate easterly swells (White Rock Bay will offer protection from these swells). Sunday may bring another scenario with moderate, mid 80's temperatures and a possibility of a nice northerly wind flow by afternoon for a trip back to the marina. (this is only a guess from the most recent charts. We will update Sunday's forecast on Saturday morning). The Jordan river current is running moderate. Great Salt Lake Marina Forecast The Great Salt Lake Marina is another story. Temperatures will be above average. Skies will be clear. Winds will be light to calm with a chance of thermals in the late evening and early mornings. Possible light northerly flow on Sunday. The Goggins Drainage Current is running moderate to strong. Water temperatures will continue to climb and will likely be in the low 80's by Saturday mid day. Great Salt Lake Marina and Antelope Island Marina will monitor VHF channel 16. Please remember that this channel is for emergency and hailing use only. Once making contact with another party please move to a working channel like 68 or 69. White Rock Bay is one of the better anchorages on the lake but remember that White Rock itself is a rookery and is off-limits. Water is very clear right now. Have fun Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina Have you checked your docklines lately?

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I-215 road closure today
by gslharbormaster 18 Jun '08

18 Jun '08

Road Closure Today - Find another route to the marina GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users If you use west side I-215 northbound to get to the Great Salt Lake Marina and are planning on coming out to the marina tonight you will need to find another route. North bound I-215 on the west side has been closed due to road damage from the fatal accident this afternoon. Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina Have you checked your docklines lately?

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Marina News June 18
by gslharbormaster 18 Jun '08

18 Jun '08

Marina News Great Salt Lake Marina June 18, 2008 Current Conditions Lake Level 4195.9 Trend Steady Water Temperature 78 degrees Current Flows Low to Moderate GSL Snowpack 106% SAILFEST 2008 Sail fest was incredible. Kudo's to Christie Simpson, her volunteers, sponsors, and contributors! And thanks to everyone who helped our parking situation. By Saturday afternoon we only had a couple parking stalls left. Almost all the gravel overflow was taken up with camping vehicles. With all of that, we only had two vehicles that created a traffic flow problem and that was worked out by midday Saturday. We had significantly more vehicles and campers this year yet had much less traffic flow problems than last year. Fire Restrictions: Antelope Island State Park Due to dry conditions, Antelope Island State Park managers have implemented a fire restriction beginning Friday, June 20 until further notice. Only charcoal fires in designated fire pits and gas grills are allowed. No open wood fires allowed. Water Level Prediction and Current Status Unfortunately it looks like my Water Assessment prediction was correct. The Bear River has stopped flowing into Great Salt Lake with any significant water. So has the the Ogden and Weber Rivers. The snowpack for those three rivers has also dropped significantly below normal. The only hope is the Jordan/Provo flow. This river is still flowing into the lake and the snowpack for this area is still well above normal. Yet this river system only contributes 10% of the water for Great Salt Lake. Our hope is that scenario number one (in my prior Water Assessment report) will play out. That is that the temperatures will stay moderate causing little evaporation and that the rivers continue to contribute water to keep the lake level stable as long as possible. Otherwise we could see lake levels lower than they have been since the 1960's. The current charts show that the Bear River peaked at 1910cfs (average is 1610) on May 21st. Weber/Ogden peaked below normal on May 20th. Jordan/Provo may not have peaked yet but the flow on May 21st was well above normal. What this all means is the lake peaked on March 31st at 4196.1 and has now stabilized at 4195.85. The latest we have ever maintained a level before dropping was June 22nd. That is next week. Hopefully we can stretch that out. Spider Spraying Well, the "Lotion Spiders" are now out in force. We will continue to keep active with the spider spraying. This could even mean evening spraying to keep them knocked down. You can make a difference too. Spraying underneath your slips with a hose will knock the spider egg sacks in the water. Raid Ant and Roack (Green Can) killer works well on these Orb Weavers. Brine Flies They have hatched. Remember that, although they are nuisances, they are completely harmless. They do not carry diseases and are partly responsible why Great Salt Lake is the cleanest water in the state of Utah. Mosquito's and West Nile VIrus Yes, the mosquito's have hatched too. West Nile Virus has already shown up in some dead birds in Utah. Human cases usually do not show up until late summer or early fall. Although West Nile Virus is now established in Utah, an important thing to remember is that less than 1% of people who become infected with the virus will develop severe illness. Most people who get infectded do not develop any disease at all. Of those who do develope severe symptoms the fatality rate is from 3% to 15% and are highest among the elderly. Dogs and cats seem to not develop any symptons. We have two common types of mosquito's here at the GSL marina. The mosquito seen up by the restrooms and near the common lawn is brown in color and will bite at any time of the day. This mosquito does not appear to carry the disease. The other common mosquito is darker in color (dark grey) and appears on large swarms near sunset and sunrise. This mosquito is a potential carrier of West Nile Virus: Ways to prevent mosquito bites: 1. Stay indoors during sunset and sunrise 2. wear long, dark clothing (I don't know why this works but it does) 3. Use a repellant carrying deet. Avoiding the Reef. Boy, that reef over by the old Saltair site and running up to the south tip of Antelope Island sure has been a popular cruising destination this spring. Surprisingly even some very experienced sailors have tried their skills at running aground on this reef. For those that want do avoid this popular grounding area, here are three secrets. 1st, Draw a line from the Marina mouth to the tallest peak (Frary Peak) on Antelope Island. Stay west of that, 2nd. Never venture east of 112d 11m on your GPS. 3rd, Don't leave the marina. For those that still want to cruise over the reef, be patient. We will come and pull you off after we can't find anything else to do. Summer Solstice Summer is nearly upon us. It officially starts this Friday at 5:59pm mdt. White Rock Cruise hosted by the Great Salt Lake Yacht Club For those interested from the Great Salt Lake Marina or the Antelope Island Marina, here is the information that Rock Simpson provided about the cruise this weekend: "Ahoy cruisers, hopefully you've got the White Rock Cruse circled on your calendar. It's this Saturday and Sunday, June 21st and 22nd. I know the GSLYC website indecates the skippers meeting is at 10am, but I just can't wait to get started so I'm changing the skippers meeting to 9am. The water's warming up and we'll have temperatures in the 90's so floating in the brine should be great. Bring some of your favorite nibbles to share at the raft up, and I'll see you this weekend. Should you have any questions call me (Rock Simpson) at 258-1238" Upcoming Events June is going to be a very busy month of activities and oportunities for our marina users. Here is the list of upcoming events Tonight: Wednesday night race #5 hosted by GSLYC June 20: Junior Sailing Night hosted by GSLYC June 20: Concert at Saltair (This could clog traffic along SR 202 and I-80 making it difficult to get to the marina) June 21st: Hawaiian Canoe Club Blessing of the Boats at Sunrise June 21st: Utah Summer Games hosted by GSLR June 21st: White Rock Cruise hosted by GSLYC (see notice above) June 21st: Private event retirement party at the marina pavillion (pavillion will not be available in the afternoon for any other event) June 22nd: White Rock Cruise returns to GSL Marina June 25th: Wednesday Night Race #6 hosted by GSLYC June 27th: Junior Sailing Night hosted by GSLYC June 28th Mystery Cola Cup hosted by the GSLYC June 28th Wine (Whine) and Cheese Social hosted by the GSLYC July 2nd Wednesday Night Race #7 hosted by GSLYC July 4th Independence Day (cruising on the lake is a great way to watch several fireworks shows throughout Davis, Tooele and Salt Lake County July 5th Movie Night hosted by the GSLYC July 9th Wednesday Night Race #8 hosted by the GSLYC July 12th Partner's Cup hosted by the GSLYC July 12th Luau Social hosted by the GSLYC July 16th Wednesday Night Race #9 hosted by the GSLYC July 16t Concert at Saltair (this could clog traffic along SR 202 and I-80 making it difficult to get to the marina) July 19th Summer Regatta #1 hosted by the GSLYC July 19th Concert at Saltair (this could clog traffic along SR 202 and I-80 making it difficult to get to the marina) July 20th Summer Regatta #1 hosted by the GSLYC July 21st Concert at Saltair (this could clog traffic along SR 202 and I-80 making it difficult to get to the marina) July 23rd Special Wednesday Night Race hosted by the GSLYC July 30th Wednesday Night Race #10 hosted by the GSLYC Aug 23rd-24th Camp-Around-The-Lake Road Tour (more information to follow) More Information on Clubs and Organizations using the Great Salt Lake Marina Great Salt Lake Rowing www.gslr.org Great Salt Lake Yacht Club www.gslyc.org Utah Crew / Waterford www.utahcrew.org Hawaiiian Canoe Club Information to follow Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina Have you checked your docklines lately?

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Water to 'K' & Sculler Dock
by gslharbormaster 16 Jun '08

16 Jun '08

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users Water is back on to 'K' dock and the Sculler Dock Thanks Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina Have you checked your docklines lately?

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Children's activities for Sail Fest 2008
by Suzan Chaffin 11 Jun '08

11 Jun '08

Attached is the children's activity schedule for Sail Fest 2008. It is a good idea to bring a t-shirt for any child who will be painting. Suzan Chaffin 435-731-1261 _________________________________________________________________ It’s easy to add contacts from Facebook and other social sites through Windows Live™ Messenger. Learn how. https://www.invite2messenger.net/im/?source=TXT_EML_WLH_LearnHow

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Sail Fest Forecast (Updated)
by gslharbormaster 11 Jun '08

11 Jun '08

Sail Fest 2008 Weather Forecast Wednesday 6/11 David L. Davis Founders Cup Clouds giving way to some sun and colder High 60 ° F / RealFeel[TM] 59 ° F , RF Shade 53 ° F . Max. UV 7 . Wednesday 6/11 Night Mainly clear and chilly Low 43 ° F / RealFeel[TM] 40 ° F . Thursday 6/12 No Activities This Day Partly sunny High 65 ° F / RF 68 ° F , RF Shade 61 ° F . Low 45 ° F / RF 44 ° F . Max. UV 6 . Friday 6/13 Opening Ceremonies, Barbecue Plenty of sunshine High 75 ° F / RF 78 ° F , RF Shade 71 ° F . Low 51 ° F / RF 45 ° F . Max. UV 8 . Saturday 6/14 Full Day of Activities including Cardboard Boat Race, Breakfast, Kids Activities, Barbecue, Zion Tribe Band, Bon Fire Nice with a full day of sunshine High 83 ° F / RF 83 ° F , RF Shade 80 ° F . Low 54 ° F / RF 50 ° F . Max. UV 8 . Sunday 6/15 |Full Day of Activities Including Breakfast, Utah Cup and Hot Dog Barbecue Abundant sunshine High 86 ° F / RF 83 ° F , RF Shade 81 ° F . Low 56 ° F / RF 52 ° F . Max. UV 8 Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina Have you checked your docklines lately?

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Weather Update
by gslharbormaster 10 Jun '08

10 Jun '08

Weather Update GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. We have just had a report from Promontory Point of at least six funnel cloud sightings. None of these funnel clouds made contact with the ground. This is associated with the approaching front. Current charts don't appear to show the Great Salt Lake marina in any unusual threat at this time but I did want to pass this information on. What affects Promontory does not always affect the Marina. We do have large waves now and there is substantial wind up the lake. Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina Have you checked your docklines lately?

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Weather Warning
by gslharbormaster 10 Jun '08

10 Jun '08

Weather Warning for the Great Salt Lake A Gale Force Warning has been issued for the Great Salt Lake NW winds are already hitting Hat Island and will work down the lake this morning. Winds are expected to stay strong through the day before softening late evening. Winds will approach or exceed 30 mph with strong NW seas 4 to 6 feet likely. Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina Have you checked your docklines lately?

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Marina News for June 9
by gslharbormaster 09 Jun '08

09 Jun '08

Marina News - June 9th 2008 Great Salt Lake Marina Current Conditions Lake Level 4195.9 Lake Level Trend Steady Water Temperature 68 degrees Hypothermia Index Exhaustion 2 to 7 hours / Death 2 to 40 hours Current Flows Low to moderate Snowpack 123% The Reef Just another reminder about the reef outside the marina. Yes, it is still there. Yes, there are still those that want to prove it is there. In the last six weeks we have had several groundings resulting in serious damage to three boats. Do not attempt to use the Reef Channel Buoys. Use the Deep Channel buoys. If you have a question about the reef, where it is at, what it is, please come into the marina office. There are different types of reefs in the Great Salt Lake. All these reefs are called Tufa but some are not true Tufa. Tufa Reefs are composed of Calcium Carbonate. The other type is formed from bacterial activity in the lake. Both are continually growing. Neither are fun to hit. They are like hitting pumas rock. The Tufa Reef most encountered on the Great Salt Lake is Mushroom Tufa that can grow two to thee feet from the sandy bottom. Oh, and yes, the reef does extend out almost all the way to Antelope Island. Successfull Events It was certainly a busy weekend at the marina. Both Great Salt Lake Rowing and Great Salt Lake Yacht Club held events this weekend and it appears both were very successful. We have many more very busy weekends coming up full of oportunities for the marina users. Sail Fest 2008 Another Sail Fest is upon us. If last years Sailfest, along with all the other events this year are any indication, Sailfest will be very busy. Weather is looking great so come on out and enjoy the festivities. Remember, this event is open to all regardless of affiliation. This year the theme is Caribbean Island Time. "Throw away your watches, relax and join us for some Caribbean Island Time". Wednesday, June 11th: D. L. Davis Founder's Cup Race at 6:00pm Friday, June 13th: Opening Ceremonies and Jerk Pork Barbecue at 6:30pm Saturday, June 14th: Breakfast provided by Utah State Parks (Great Salt Lake State Marina) and cooked by team Nine & Change, Children's activities, Cardboard Boat Race, Free Sails, Caribbean Barbecue, Bonefire and Flare Launching (see note below) Utah's own Zion Tribe band will play live at 8:00pm Sunday, June 15th: Breakfast provided by Utah State Parks (Great Salt Lake State Marina) and cooked by team Nine & Change, Utah Cup Offshore Race, Hot Dog Barbecue and Closing Ceremonies. If you have never been to Sail Fest, you don't know what you are missing. Besides some good food and good friends, many of the events are downright fun and very entertaining. If you do not plan to enter the cardboard boat race, at least come out and watch it. It is hilarious and a huge crowd pleaser. Flare Launching: If you have expired flares, this is your chance to expose of them in a legal manner. Bring them out Saturday night and launch them with us. For more information on Sail Fest 2008 go to www.gslyc.org Please keep in mind that it will be very busy during this event. Parking will be very tight. Please utilize actual parking stalls. Please park trailers in the gravel Bus Parking area in the north parking lot. If you do not have to have your dog out here this week please leave them home or keep them from the main gathering area up at the patio and restrooms. There are so many people at this event that even dogs on leashes can be a tripping hazard. Dog fights are also a common issue. Abandoned trailers We have a vew trailers sitting over on the gravel in the north parking lot. This area is for bus parking or day trailer parking. These trailers are now considered abandoned and will be hauled away before the weekend before sailfest. If you own one of these trailers you may want to retrieve it before Thursday morning. Boat Registration It looks like most boat owners have proper registrations on their boat. The rangers have postponed their "Dock Walk" until late next week. Limited Access to the Marina, June 9th (Today) Rocky Mountain Power will be working on installing a power line over our frontage road today. This will create access problems to the marina. Their plan is to have only one lane of traffic open and alternate traffic flow. Traffic usually isn't too congested on Monday's but be aware of this situation Thank you Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina Have you checked your docklines lately?

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Sail Fest Weather Forecast
by gslharbormaster 09 Jun '08

09 Jun '08

Sail Fest Weather Forecast Wednesday 6/11 Get Details | Go Hourly | AccuPOPT Cooler with a blend of sunshine and clouds High 66 ° F / RF 66 ° F , RF Shade 60 ° F . Low 45 ° F / RF 39 ° F . Max. UV 6 . Thursday 6/12 Get Details | Go Hourly | AccuPOPT Sunny to partly cloudy High 68 ° F / RF 70 ° F , RF Shade 64 ° F . Low 49 ° F / RF 47 ° F . Max. UV 8 . Friday 6/13 Get Details | Go Hourly | Plenty of sunshine High 74 ° F / RF 76 ° F , RF Shade 71 ° F . Low 55 ° F / RF 52 ° F . Max. UV 8 . Saturday 6/14 Get Details | Go Hourly | Mostly sunny High 84 ° F / RF 82 ° F , RF Shade 79 ° F . Low 57 ° F / RF 57 ° F . Max. UV 8 . Sunday 6/15 Get Details | Go Hourly | Mostly sunny High 85 ° F / RF 85 ° F , RF Shade 80 ° F . Low 60 ° F / RF 55 ° F . Max. UV 8 . Sail Fest 2008 is almost here and the weather looks fantastic. Hope to see you all at the Lake this weekend. Remember, Sail Fest 2008 is open to everyone regardless of club affiliations. For more information go to www.gslyc.org Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina Have you checked your docklines lately?

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