November 2009 - GSL-Marina - mailman.xmission.com

GSL Marina Site
by Dave Shearer 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

GSL Marina Users we are experiencing problems with the marina web site. We are trying to figure it out and resolve. it. Sorry for the inconvenience. Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-250-1898

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Don Lucas / Turkey Cup
by Dave Shearer 15 Nov '09

15 Nov '09

Dear fellow Great Salt Lakers; Don Lucas' obituary has been posted in the Salt Lake Tribune. A direct link to it can be found on the main page off www.gslmarina.com just underneath the daily weather flag. One of the things the obituary doesn't mention is what a special friend Don Lucas had in Clark Forman. Especially in this last trying year. For all of us who knew Don well and were lucky enough to call him our friend, we appreciate all of Clark's efforts towards Don. The Turkey Social is just around the corner. It is next Saturday. I thank all of those who have already RSVP'd. For those that are planning on attending but have not yet RSVP'd please do so asap. I must order the food by Wednesday and need as accurate count as possible so that we can make sure there is enough deep fried turkey to go around. We cut it so close every year. We will also have a brief moment of silence for Don during the turkey fest. Dinner will be PROMPTLY served at 4pm. Come hungry and ready to eat. Don't show up late. The turkey goes fast. A new Current Water Watch Report has been posted on www.gslmarina.com It is very dismal. Yet it is still early in the water year. We have plenty of time to turn it around. Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-250-1898

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Sad News
by Dave Shearer 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users Our very dear friend and fellow Great Salt Laker, Don Lucas, died this morning peacefully in his sleep. Don fought a courageous year long battle with cancer. With all his pain he never lost his positive attitude and good nature. Don was the winner of the Bill Garcia Memorial Award this year. An award in recognition of an outstanding acheavement or contribution to the sport of sailing in Utah. More information will follow about funeral services. A small tribute and moment of silence will be recognized in Don's honor during the Turkey Fest at the Great Salt Lake Marina Saturday, November 21st. Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-250-1898

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Don Lucas
by Dave Shearer 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

I have just heard from Clark Forman. Don Lucas is spending some time in an assisted living facility. The address if the facility is: 3855 South 7th East. Room 300 Use the south entrance. If you can find time in your busy schedules to visit Don, I'm sure he would appreciate it. Even if he might not be lucid at the time. In the next few days would be best if possible. Thank you, Dave Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-250-1898

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Dave's Turkey Social
by Dave Shearer 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

14th Annual Dave's Turkey Social Saturday, November 21st Great Salt Lake State Marina It's that time of year again. Time to gather around with good friends and give thanks to another wonderful boating season, to friendships, to all our blessings. Please join us at the Great Salt Lake State Marina on Saturday, November 21st for the 14th Annual Dave's Turkey Social. THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE WHOLE MARINA COMMUNITY. Whether your a sailboater, motorboater, Yacht Club meber, Sculling Club member, Hawaiian Canoe-er, crew, etc. Enjoy Dave's Deep Fried Turkey (Yum!). I will provide the turkeys. If you are capable, please bring a side dish for others to enjoy. If you can't provide a side dish, please join us anyway and enjoy. Due to the low water this year, a regatta will not happen. Yet, if we have enough interest, we will have an RC race from the service dock. Bring you RC sailboats. RC Racing at noon. Dinner will be served promptly at 4pm. Don't be late. The food goes very fast! PLEASE RSVP so I know how many turkeys to buy. Last year we served four turkeys and there wasn't a scrap left. RSVP to harbormaster(a)gslmarina.com or 801-250-1898 Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-250-1898

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New Rescue Boat
by Dave Shearer 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

As most of you know, our old rescue boat, after 18 years of service, has been retired. It gave up the ghost last winter. And now we welcome the new "Rescue One". Launched last Tuesday at the Great Salt Lake Marina. We hope this new boat will prove a valuable asset to our search and rescue capabilities and enhance your boating safety on America's Inland Sea. Attached is a picture of the new boat. Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-250-1898

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Important News about the Lake
by Dave Shearer 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users; In the last few days there has been quite a bit of attention on the Great Salt Lake, its health and its future. One article compares Great Salt Lake's potential future to the trajedy of the Aral Sea The other article talks about the wet and dry cycles of the Wasatch front and Great Salt Lake. Both articles can be viewed by clicking on the News tab of www.gslmarina.com They are both listed in the Recent Media Stories section The first article is Great Salt Lake: America's Aral Sea? The second article is Re-examining Drought in Utah Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-250-1898

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