January 2008 - GSL-Marina - mailman.xmission.com

Seeking Pictures
by gslharbormaster 31 Jan '08

31 Jan '08

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users (Mainly you old timers and long time marina users) We are looking for two groups of pictures. One group of pictures we are looking for is any pictures when the marina was being re-constructed. This would include pictures of dynamiting and removal of material from the south basin of the marina. Another group of pictures we are looking for is any pictures of the original Saltaire. If you have any of these pictures or know of someone who may, we would love to see them. Thank you Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina

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GSL Snow pack update
by gslharbormaster 30 Jan '08

30 Jan '08

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users The snowpack for the Great Salt Lake drainage area appears to be about 98 to 99%. Not bad considering that November was a disasterous zero percent. But we need several more storms to push us consistently above 100% Plans for dredging move forward. We had a very productive meeting yesterday about available assets and how best to proceed to make a real difference in the mouth of the marina. I just don't have much details to offer right at this time but hope to have something more substantial to post in the very near future. The good news is that we should start seeing a substantial rise in the lake starting in the next month. The lake has already come up 1/2 foot since our low last year. Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina

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Storm Damage
by gslharbormaster 28 Jan '08

28 Jan '08

GSL SLip Renters and Marina Users I will try to get this written and sent out before we get hit by the front and loose power. Maximum gust in the marina so far has been 73mph. Can I just say one more time DOCK LINES! DOCK LINES! DOCK LINES! 1. Stay clear of the Porta Potties today. They are having vertical and location difficulty. 2. B-03 Ward - Broken dock line 3. B27 "Tangent" Jones - mainsail has come out. Dock box has broken free 4. C32 "Sassy Girl" Miller - broken dock line 5. C38 Cal 25 Willis - top hatch is now gone. Do not know where 6. D33 Outrageous - anchor has come loose and is swinging around 7. D-40 Thompson - broken dock line 8. I11 Polster - loose top hatch. 9. I31 No Exit - broken dock line 10. I34 Julian - Broken dock line. loose rigging 11. J31 Irish Lady - Broken Dock line 12. K6 Tomcat - Loose top hatch 13. K8 Radian - Dock cleat ripped from dock. temporarily fixed 14 K42 - Sabot in lake. still tied by the bow to the dock. 15 L12 - Catalina 22 - forward hatch open 16. L17 - Archangel Michael - top hatch gone. broken dock line 17 Dry storage gate near Scullers area. Gate was not locked. Gate is now bent and bowed. Front is almost upon us. Will give an update later if possible DOCK LINES!!!

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Storm Damage
by gslharbormaster 28 Jan '08

28 Jan '08

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. 6am on 1-28-08 Maximum gust so far is 72mph at the marina. Damage appears to be light so far but it is still too dark and to windy to get a full assessment yet. The maximum expected winds have not been reached yet. 1. Archangel Michael (L dock) your top, sliding hatch is now at the base of 'K' dock. 2. Don't expect restrooms at the marina. Sewer is still down for our main restrooms. The porta potties are now vertically challenged. No point in correcting or cleaning up the mess until the wind subsides. That is all for now. Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina

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Weather Update
by gslharbormaster 28 Jan '08

28 Jan '08

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. 6:30pm 1-27-08 Maximum gust in the marina so far has been 41mph. No damage observed. Charts show the very strong winds occuring somewhere between 2am at 8am. These gusts could still be very strong. The current weather chart shows the front coming through sometime around 1pm Monday afternoon. We will keep you posted as best we can. Thank you Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina

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Weather Warning
by gslharbormaster 27 Jan '08

27 Jan '08

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users A Hurricane Force Warning has been issued for the Great Salt Lake Marina Area A Storm Warning has been issued for the Great Salt Lake Strong winds will begin to develop over the Great Salt Lake and Great Salt Lake Marina Area beginning around noon today. These winds will continue to build throughout the day and into tonight with the maximum wind strengths coming through the marina around 8am Monday morning. Wind gusts in the Great Salt Lake Marina area will likely exceed hurricane force from around 11pm tonight until 8am tomorrow morning, when the wind will switch to the west. Hurricane Force Winds means gusts exceeding 75mph with dangerous seans and weather conditions. If you have not ventured out to check your boats and dock lines you may want to do so before noon. Please note that there is VERY LITTLE the marina staff can SAFELY do to protect property in the marina once these winds develop. There is a significant chance of a power outage at the marina during this storm. We will keep you posted on developing issues as this storm develops unless the power does go out. Thank you Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina

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Weather Warning
by gslharbormaster 25 Jan '08

25 Jan '08

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users There is a significant winter storm approaching for Sunday and Monday. This storm is worth paying attention to. Temperatures will warm up substantially by Sunday. This will be followed by significant wind and gusts, rain, snow and then freezing temperatures. This combination can pose risks to boats in the marina. Have you checked your dock lines or replaced them recently? During the last large storm one boat broke loose and bounced off other boats before coming to a rest on the breakwater. Have you checked and cleared out your scuppers recently. This storm is bringing significant rain and snow followed by freezing temperatures. Last year we had a boat sink in the marina. By the time it was discovered the water in the marina had frozen over the top of the boat. Have you checked your rigging lately? We currently have a boat dismasted from the last storm. Another boat nearly became dismasted in the storm before that. Saturday is supposed to be a nice day. Good day to make a journey out and watch the Bald Eagles and Northern Harriers on the beach. They are plentiful in the marina now. You should also be able to see the 165' x 48' barge (the largest vessel on the GSL) to the west of the marina. Oh, and maybe it would be a good day to check the boats too. Thank you Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake Marina

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Weather Report
by gslharbormaster 21 Jan '08

21 Jan '08

GSL Slip Renters and Marina users The heart of the storm is still on the way towards the marina. We have about 4 inches of blowing snow on the boats. This snow is quite dry. 20mph winds and a 0.5 degree wind chill. No observed damage in the marina at this time but we will do a dock walk about mid day after the center of the front has passed through. Thank you Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina

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Duck Hunting Season
by gslharbormaster 20 Jan '08

20 Jan '08

GSL Slip Renter and Marina Users Duck Hunting Season has now come to a close on the Great Salt Lake. Should be a little quieter out here now. Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina

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Water Repaired
by gslharbormaster 16 Jan '08

16 Jan '08

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users The water to the marina has been repaired. This means there is fresh water at the freeze-less faucets in the parking lot and at the marina office. Restrooms are still closed for sewer line repair. The most recent update on this suggests we may have them up and running by early next week. Porta Potties are still available in the parking lot. Thank you Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina

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