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Cruise / Deep Channel Buoys
by gslharbormaster 15 Mar '07

15 Mar '07

GSL Slip Renters; Rumer has it that the GSL Yacht Club is having a raft-up this Saturday. I believe the skippers meeting for the cruise-raft-up is at 12:00 noon. Later that evening there is a social at the pavillion. Rock and Christie Simpson are doing a Corned Beef and Cabbage dish. DEEP CHANNEL BUOYS We are planning on pulling most of the deep channel buoys very soon. We will relocate a few of the buoys on a path to "R2D2" which is on a course towards Promontory Point. The water level is looking good enough. recent soundings on that path find 7' of water at the shallowest point. We will have an official announcement regarding the buoys, locations, GPS coordinates within a week. But be prepared that the Deep Channel buoys will disappear soon. Thank you, GSL Harbormaster

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Summer Rates
by Dave Shearer 06 Mar '07

06 Mar '07

To GSL Slip Renters (and dry storage) This is just a friendly reminder that this (March) is the last month of the winter rates. Next month (April) begins the summer rates. For those on "Auto Pay" with the marina, we will charge your cards next month accordingly. For those who send checks in, or are on "Auto Pay" with their banks, you will want to make the appropriate adjustments. Thank you GSL Harbormaster

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Turned over boats
by Dave Shearer 28 Feb '07

28 Feb '07

Matt Peters; Your boat is tipped over in its slip again Dennis Hartley; Your boat in dry storage has blown off its trailer. GSL Harbormaster

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Storm Damage Update
by Dave Shearer 24 Feb '07

24 Feb '07

Slip Renters After walking the docks, it seems there is no more damage to report other than Matt Peters boat on 'J' dock. Matt, your boat is tipped over in its slip. The boat looks ok other than that. I do recommend that all owners check their boats at their soonest convenience. Remember that we tied up several mainsails last night. Those on 'K' and 'L' dock: I couldn't see any apparent damage from that C22 breaking loose and possibly hitting other boats on the above mentioned docks. Only a few inches of wet snow on the boats. There is anothere storm approaching for Sunday. Best Regards GSL Harbormaster

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Storm Damage
by Dave Shearer 23 Feb '07

23 Feb '07

Slip Renters; 10:00pm Damage at the marina has been light so far. But we have had gusts above 70mph. CHECK YOUR PROPERTY TOMORROW. A Catalina 22 broke loose from 'L' dock. the boat was retrieved but we suggest people on the North of 'L' dock and on the South of 'K' dock check their boats for problems that may have been caused by this boat floating loose. The Catalina 22 was retrieved and is now tied on 'K' dock. (CHECK YOUR DOCK LINES) Jeff Brabender: your dock line broke. We secured it temporarily. You should hopefully be fine until tomorrow. There were a smattering of boats with mainsails that came out. We did the best to secure these sails. No unfurled genoa's as of 10:00pm "Island Serenade" is doing fine and secured but you are missing a starboard quarterline. "Cloud Nine" doing just fine. Andy Strebel. Your boat is fine but has blown off it's tongue block. Should be secured to protect property next to you. Storm front should pass around midnight. Could possibly see gusts near 100mph. Most vessels do look good as of 10pm but we suggest you check your property tomorrow. We will do another "dock walk" tomorrow morning and report on obvious problems we see. Thank you. GSL Harbormaster

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Storm Warning
by Dave Shearer 22 Feb '07

22 Feb '07

A Storm Warning has been issued for the Great Salt Lake Marina area. Gusts in excess of 60mph have been forecasted for the area. This could possibly bring stronger gusts and Tooele Twisters to the marina. Please consider checking your boats, sails, docklines and other personal property at the marina. Currently, we have only seen gusts approaching 20mph but it has slowly been developing. Thank you GSL Harbormaster

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Power Cords, 'K' dock power
by Dave Shearer 10 Feb '07

10 Feb '07

Dear slip renters The power is now up and running on 'K' dock. You may plug your boats back in as long as the following conditions are adhered to: 1. All shore power cords must be rated for 30 amps (125v). These cords are #10 AWG. All plugs on these cords must be of molded vinyl covers with no wires exposed. The plugs must be clean of corrosion. The cords must be in good condition with no cuts in the outer cover. 2. All extension cords must be industrial grade outdoor extension cords rated for at least 15 amps. They must be 14AWG/3 for 25' lengths; or 12AWG/3 for 50' lengths. Extension cords shall not be the source of "Shore Power" to the general boat electrics. They may be used for ONE appliance, such as a heater (in compliance with the "Boat Slip Lease" standard conditions). These cords must be clean of corrosion and cuts in the outer cover. They must be in good quality condition. 3. These cords MUST NOT be draped in the water or make contact with the water in any way. 4. No cords shall be trip hazards. 5. Any adaptors used must be of appropriate construction and be in good condition. 6. Any cords not meeting the above conditions will be unplugged and removed. The maintenance crew will start inspecting cords on 'K' dock on Monday. All cords removed will be tagged and held for the owners. OTHER POWER DOCKS WILL FOLLOW. I hope this does not sound harsh but, hey, when we startet checking out the power problem on 'K' dock we found some cords and adaptors that were a serious fire and safety hazard. We had an individual shocked due to a faulty cord draped in the water. WE WANT ALL OWNERS OF VESSELS ON 'K' DOCK TO CHECK YOUR ELECTRICAL components of your boats. Make sure they have not been damaged. After you plug in your boats check your cords and plugs for heat. Check your battery chargers and any other appliance, cords and plugs that are associated with the AC system of your boat. Make sure they are functioning properly. Report any problems to the marina office so that we may help you with these issues. We hope this has not been a major inconvenience to you. Thank you, GSL Harbormaster

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K Dock Power
by Dave Shearer 07 Feb '07

07 Feb '07

Dear Slip Renters; The power repair to 'K' dock is proceeding well. We anticipate that power will be restored before the weekend. You will want to come out and plug your own boats in. Please do not have your cables in the water. Please make sure the cords are of proper construction and in good shape. We will be posting a policy on power cords very soon. Please also inspect all electrical connections and components in your boat. Please inform us of any problems you encounter. On another note; The keys to the marina have been sent out. You should be receiving them anytime now. Thank you, GSL Harbormaster.

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K-Dock Power
by Dave Shearer 31 Jan '07

31 Jan '07

Dear 'K' dock slip renters We have recently discovered an issue with the 'K' dock power that is related to the past storm damage to 'K' dock. This has created a safety issure for ALL of 'K' dock and therefore we have disconnected the power to the dock. We are working rapidly to resolve this issue. I do not have an honest time frame for you on getting the power back up but my wish is within a few days. We are sorry for this inconvenience and hope to resolve it rapidly. For those on 'K' dock, you may wish to check your boats regularly. If you must have power we will try to accomodate you on another dock. We do not have enough slips to accomodate all though. No other docks are affected. In researching our power problem, though, we have discoverd almost a dozen boats with unsafe cords to their boats. These are cords rated too small, cords draped in the water, cords with exposed wires. In the future, vessels with improper or unsafe cords or cords draped in the water will be disconnected and removed. It is a safety issue and can create metal-integrity problems for surrounding vessels. This affects all power docks. Thank you, GSL Harbormaster

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Dock Keys
by Dave Shearer 29 Jan '07

29 Jan '07

Many have emailed about the dock keys. We have been busy making keys and typing addresses on envelopes. This has taken a little longer than we had hoped. We are almost done. Keys should be in the mail Tuesday. If you need a key sooner, I have some in the office at the marina. Sorry for the inconvenience. GSL Harbormaster

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