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STORM TOTALS
by Harbormaster 11 Dec '16

11 Dec '16

This last storm finally delivered! With the rain/snow of last night as well as the big storm in November we have finally come back to normal precipitation numbers and have put some snowpack (water content) in the bank. Snowpack today (water content) is 117% for the Great Salt Lake drainage area with direct precipitation of 98% to-date at the Salt Lake International Airport. Yesterday's storm sat right on top of the Great Salt Lake and just kept dumping. A more complete picture can be seen by visiting http://www.gslmarina.com/Resources/WeatherWater/WaterWatch20162017/tabid/228 /Default.aspx Remember that the Bottom-of-the-Pit party is next Saturday. Bring your favorite chili recipe. Visit with old friends. Visit your boat. Bottom-of-the-Pit party 11am to 3pm. Hope to see you all there. Dave

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Bottom-of-the-Pit Party
by Dave Shearer 07 Dec '16

07 Dec '16

It is that time of year again for the longest lasting tradition at the Great Salt Lake. The Bottom-of-the-Pit Chili Party. Come out and visit old friends; visit your boat; bring your favorite pot of chili. Party is open-house format from 11am to 3pm. BOTTOM-OF-THE-PIT Party, Saturday, December 17th Side dishes are welcome. Hope to see you all there. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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CRANE DAY LIST
by Dave Shearer 29 Nov '16

29 Nov '16

Here is the TENTATIVE list for Crane Day(s). PLEASE UNDERSTAND IT IS SUBJECT TO SOME CHANGE TO KEEP THE CRANES FLOWING SAFELY AND AS ECONOMICAL AS POSSIBLE. If you do not see your name on the list but it should be let me know ASAP! If you are on the list but shouldn't be let me know ASAP! Rich Mauro (Cradle) Shearer/Willis (Trailer) Mell Hill (Cradle) Eric Irvine (Stands) Jeff Johnson (Trailer) Peter Traum (Cradle) Arnie Gardner (Trailer) Steven St. John (Cradle) Julie Clyde (Stands) Bry Pratt (Trailer) Shearer/Willis (Cradle) Danny Berg (Stands) Clay Woodward (Trailer) Tim Adams (Trailer) Randy Schideler (Stands) Phuong Sheffer (Trailer) Cohorn/Brant (Trailer) Carlos Braceras (Stands) Don Hutchinson (Trailer) Adam Bashore (Stands) Ed Kent (Trailer) Ryan Schilder (Cradle) Stephanie Long (trailer) Bud/Elaine Curry (Cradle) Pahoo (Trailer) Eric Reichtsteig (Cradle) Matt Bennett (Trailer) Bill Gephardt (Cradle) Blair White (Trailer) Randy Atkin (Trailer) Bill Schmidt (Trailer/Cradle combo) Will Dursteler (Trailer) Alan Vincent (trailer) David Christensen (Trailer) Ed Clark (Trailer) Dan Jackson (trailer) Jon Manwaring (Trailer) Susan Stradling (trailer) Thanks Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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CRADLE PADS for CRANE DAY
by Dave Shearer 29 Nov '16

29 Nov '16

For those pulling their boats Thursday and have cradles or stands . . . Many of the cradles do not have pads. I'm assuming you took them home. MAKE SURE TO BRING YOUR PADS OUT for the cradles. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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Crane list
by Dave Shearer 28 Nov '16

28 Nov '16

For those that are craning out Thursday/Friday, I am almost done with the crane order. I am just putting final touches on the order to keep it running as quick and safe as possible as well as economical as possible for everyone. I hope to have the final list put together by this evening. If not it should be out by tomorrow morning. Please plan on paying for your share of the crane on Thursday or Friday/ whichever day you end up coming out. We will try to get all the boats in one day but that is very unlikely. We have about 40 boats on the list now. I can take cash/check or credit card. Also please make sure to thank the volunteers that are helping out. An endeavor as large as this cannot be done without volunteers from the marina community. A "Thank you, for your help" goes a long way on a cold day. If you have trailers or stands at home, please bring them out in advance if at all possible. It will help to make the day go quicker. If your boat is going on stands make sure you have chain to chain the stands together. This is essential for stability in wind storms. Chaining your stands together is YOUR responsibility. Parking will be somewhat tight that day. There will be parking available in the north parking lot. The south parking lot will be closed to all traffic except the cranes and tractors. There is no new update on dredging or the causeway breach. The breach of the causeway is scheduled for this Thursday. As most of you know that have dropped masts this last two weeks we have been pulling any boat with a draft of 4 feet or more through the mud to get to the mast crane or crane out area. On a good note, we have had quite a bit of moisture in the last few weeks. And December's long-range forecast is for storm after storm. See you Thursday/Friday. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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Crane Day Volunteers
by Dave Shearer 28 Nov '16

28 Nov '16

For those willing to volunteer their help on Crane day(s), thank you very much. Crane days, especially those involving two cranes at once, are large undertakings. It is always a great help and much appreciated help when the marina community can volunteer for those in need. So thank you once again for your time and effort. Please plan on being here no later than 8:30am on Thursday. We will want to get going as fast as possible that day. There will be several volunteer positions: 1. Dock group, 2. Large crane parking lot group, 3. Small crane group, 4. Boat group. The fifth group has already been assigned. That is the tractor group. I will have bagels with cream cheese and hot coffee for breakfast. I will also be providing lunch. We will have some space patio heaters in the parking lot to help keep warm. Once again, on behalf of the whole marina, I thank you for your time. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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MORE SAD NEWS
by Dave Shearer 28 Nov '16

28 Nov '16

Yesterday, long-time slip renter, Albert Ogden passed away due to complications from cancer. Albert had several boats on the Great Salt Lake over the years and loved the lake and community. He will be missed. As I receive updates on memorial plans for Afton Harper and Albert Ogden, I will pass that information on to the marina community. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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SAD NEWS
by Dave Shearer 27 Nov '16

27 Nov '16

The Great Salt Lake Community has lost one of its own. Yesterday, Afton Harper, Mother of Robert and Pete Harper, died yesterday surrounded by family. Afton and the whole family sailed at the Great Salt Lake Marina during the 1970's on their Catalina 22, "Hummingbird". Robert continued to sail out here on his Olson 30 "Wasabi" until pulling it out of the water due to shallow conditions. We wish the Harper family our best. Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
by Dave Shearer 24 Nov '16

24 Nov '16

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO THE WHOLE GREAT SALT LAKE MARINA COMMUNITY. HOPEFULLY YOU ARE SPENDING IT WITH FAMILY. AND GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS OVERSEAS Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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CRANE DAY MOVED
by Dave Shearer 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

Ok. Looking at all variables and after feedback from you, the slip renters we have moved the Crane Day from Friday to Thursday, December 1st with Friday as an overflow day. We will plan to lift boats starting as close to 9am as possible. We will concentrate on getting boats with cradles or stands out as quick as possible so that we can cut one crane loose and save costs for everyone. Just a reminder that your masts MUST BE DOWN! The mast hoist has been fixed. If you were not on the previous list of boats I have coming out but you intend to pull please let me know ASAP. Thanks Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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