GSL Marina Users and Slip Renters Ok, I know many of you know what a deadhead is but I have had several people inquire about what they are. Rather than responding individually I thought I would respond to the whole group. In 1903 the Railroad built a wooden trestle accross the lake. In the 50's the railroad replaced this trestle with a landfill structure. This is the causeway that cuts the lake in half. to make a long story short, the old trestle fell in disrepair. In the 80's the railroad contracted to have the old trestle pulled and removed. Unfortunately, from disrepair and storms much of the trestle wood is now dispersed throughout the lake resting on the islands and shores. During the spring weather, when the lake rises and storms come through, many of these large logs break loose from the islands and get caught in the currents that flow counter clockwise around the lake. These logs are called deadheads. These deadheads can be very dangerous. These logs can be as short as six feet or as long as 40 or more feet. Some logs float on the surface. Others only have one end that barely break the surface. The rest of the log lays vertical in the water and can get stuck in the muddy bottom. This becomes an even more dangerous situation. Deadheads are a common phenomenom during the spring months and become less of a concern during the summer months. They are possible but rare during the fall and winter months. Deadheads are more common in the area I personally call "Deadhead Alley" this is the area along the causeway, down Hat, Carrington, and Stansbury Island before curving east along Eardley accross our marina (in the GSLYC race course area) before ending up on the southwest quadrant of Antelope Island. And there you have the story of the Deadhead. If you spot one of these deadheads, please get a GPS fix on it. And then report it to the Harbormaster 801-250-1898 or gslharbormaster@hughes.net Thank you Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina