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GSL Marina - Earthquake update
by Dave Shearer 20 Mar '20

20 Mar '20

Well, today the news isn't as rosy as we hoped. We have seen quite a few new cracks in the road and other cracks have been growing. We still plan to open the Park tomorrow at 9am with the restrictions mentioned yesterday. All else in the park is well. I will keep you all posted. Thanks Dave

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Earthquake Update - GSL Marina
by Dave Shearer 19 Mar '20

19 Mar '20

The damage to the frontage road is more significant than we originally thought. There has been some shifting in the frontage road since the earthquake but we have had several people look at it today and it looks safe. We still have a lot of heavy equipment on the road repairing the water line so the Park remains closed to ALL traffic through tomorrow. The plan, at this point is to open the road to the general public and slip renters Saturday morning at 9am. We will need to close the Park to all traffic at 5pm Saturday through Monday until we can repair the electronic front gate. That should be complete by Tuesday. We hope to have the park open to slip renters on a 24 hours basis before that but please realize that may not happen until Tuesday. Everything else looks quite good out here. All boats, from the outside look just fine. Thank you, for your understanding. Dave

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MARINA CLOSED
by Dave Shearer 19 Mar '20

19 Mar '20

The Great Salt Lake State Park and Marina is now closed to all people except emergency access. We are in the process of repairing the road and hope to be open in the next day or two. I will keep you posted. Rest assured that things are just fine here. We just need to make sure the road to the marina has not been compromised. We have thoroughly walked the park and it looks like there is no damage to personal property. The park is fully functional. Please understand we just need to make sure the road is safe where it was compromised by the entrance gate. Thank you Dave

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Earthquake update
by Dave Shearer 18 Mar '20

18 Mar '20

We have inspected the park and have done all necessary repairs and cleanup except for the water line. The marina still has running water and electricity. We are still experiencing many aftershocks but nothing like the first quake. Living here at the marina the earthquake felt like being in a snow globe while someone violently shakes it. And the sound was very loud. Like thunder over your head. The incident at Kennecott is secure now so you should be able to get to the marina by Interstate 80. Do not come out on SR201 as it is still closed last time I checked. The marina is still officially closed until further notice. We have a water line break by Saltair that will require tearing up the frontage road to repair. You are welcome to come out and check your boats tonight and tomorrow morning. Everything on the boats look fine though. You will need the gate code to get in. Please do not call me past 5pm for the gate code though. We need to get some sleep out here. Once we know what we are looking at as far as the road I will email all of you. Thanks, and be safe Dave Dave Shearer Park Manager Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Park & Marina 801-250-1898 [cid:image001.jpg@01D5FD3F.525AB160]

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Earthquake Update - GSL Marina
by Dave Shearer 18 Mar '20

18 Mar '20

Here is an update on the earthquake at Great Salt Lake. The center of the earthquake was just south if Interstate 80 just east of Kennecott's tailing ponds (more about that in a second) We have inspected the marina and damage is surprisingly very minimal. All the gangway and docks are structurally sound. We have electricity and water (more about that in a second too). All of our facilities are functioning and safe at this time. The visitor center and gift store is still closed due to orders regarding Coronavirus. All the boats appear fine. It is likely you have items strewn inside your boats though. We were in my fifth wheel when the earthquake it and it was like being in a snow globe that someone was violently shaking. The marina is closed until further notice. There was a large water leak out by Saltair. We are checking to make sure the road into the marina is not compromised. There is also a chemical leak at Kennecott. Until that is contained the marina will remain closed. Please do not try to come out here to check boats. It will just add to the chaos that the Fire Department already has. Their Incident Command center is at Saltair. Highway 201 and 202 are closed. I will keep you updated on closures but we are hoping to have full access back to the marina by tomorrow morning. A couple boats did shift on the boat stands but they look stable right now. Thank you, for your understanding. Dave

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Earthquake at the Marina
by Dave Shearer 18 Mar '20

18 Mar '20

First of all, everything seems to be ok at the Great Salt Lake State Park structurally and boat wise. The marina and park is closed until we can do a thorough inspection but, so far it looks ok other than a mess of stuff on the floors in all the buildings. We were just a couple miles away from the actual epicenter. The epicenter seems to be one of the faults between the marina and Antelope Island. The electricity is back on. All the boats in the parking lot are fine. Docks seem to be fine. There is damage near Kennecott. They have closed SR 202 and part of SR 201. The only way to get to the marina is I80. But please stay away for a while until we thoroughly check things. It felt like a jack hammer ride out here. Or like being in a snow globe while someone was shaking it. I will keep you updated. Please know we are all safe and will get back to you with more information when we are done inspecting. Thanks Dave

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Coronavirus and Great Salt Lake State Park
by Dave Shearer 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

Great Salt Lake State Park and Marina are still open. But State Parks has ordered facilities that gather large crowds be shut down through the end of March. This closure could possible last longer. This has affected our visitor center/gift store. It is now closed. All other facilities remain open. Thanks Dave Dave Shearer Park Manager Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Park & Marina 801-250-1898 [cid:image001.jpg@01D5FC6B.CC8312E0]

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Weather Forecast Flags
by Dave Shearer 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

As some of you know, I had to leave abruptly early Saturday morning to take care of a family emergency and was not able to return until last night. Therefore we took down the weather flags at both flag poles while I was gone. If there is no weather forecast flag flying at the Park then we are not actively forecasting weather on the lake at all. When there is no weather forecast flag flying (marina flag, Small Craft Advisory, Gail Force Warning, Storm Warning, Hurricane Force Warning), then please consult all the reputable weather forecast centers that you can before making your decision whether to sail or not that day. NWS, The Weather Channel, Accuweather, and local news apps give forecast conditions. Thanks Dave

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Sailing Clinic Ideas
by Dave Shearer 11 Mar '20

11 Mar '20

The sailing clinics, hosted by the Great Salt Lake Emergency Response Team and Great Salt Lake Yacht Club, have been a HUGE hit! We are looking for ideas for the next (and last, until Fall) clinic. Do you have ideas? Topics that you would like to learn more about? Please let me know. Thanks Dave

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CRANE DAY
by Dave Shearer 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

I have had some inquiries whether there will be a Crane Day this spring. Please let me know if you are interested. Thanks Dave

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