November 2012 - GSL-Marina - mailman.xmission.com

Turkey Fest - Reminder of RSVP
by Dave Shearer 09 Nov '12

09 Nov '12

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. Wow! We have a lot of RSVP's for the Turkey Fest coming up a week from tomorrow. If you are planning on attending but haven't RSVP'd yet please do so now so I know how many turkeys to buy. The long term weather forecast for Saturday the 17th shows a great day with sunny conditions and a high near 50. Turkey will be served at 4pm PROMPT. The Turkey Cup RC Sailboat Race will begin at 2pm Hope to see you there. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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Windy Season & Storm
by Dave Shearer 08 Nov '12

08 Nov '12

GSL Slip Renters Well Windy Season has definitely arrived. Gusts today are reaching 60mph and are likely to build slightly through the day as the cold front approaches. Winds should stay strong through the night until the Front crosses over the Great Salt Lake around 9am tomorrow morning. The air behind the front is very cold. And once it crosses over the warm lake you can expect the storm to be charged up creating Lake Effect squalls. I do not expect much snow at the marina itself. But Wasatch Mountain totals could be impressive. This is one more time to consider whether your boat is ready for winter. Besides the previous list I sent out, have you checked your scuppers? (cockpit drains). Some of you have scuppers that are clogged and rain/snow water cannot drain out of your boats. This can cause a boat to eventually sink. As I stated before, we have already seen gusts reaching 60mph and they are expected to build. It appears everyone is getting used to Great Salt Lake Marina being in a very windy spot. All the boats seem to be riding the winds out very well. Also, although the forecast for Saturday and Sunday is for storms, this is predominantly a Wasatch Front based forecast. The weather at the GSL Marina is likely to be very cool but fairly pleasant weather. This means we will try to get the weekly RC sailboat races off on Sunday. Hope to see you there. Thanks Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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Sad News - Wake for Brock
by Dave Shearer 02 Nov '12

02 Nov '12

GSL Slip Renters I talked to Brock's mother this afternoon. She is planning on returning Brock to Utah in the future for a memorial. I will keep you posted on details as I hear them. In the meantime, we would like to hold a wake to celebrate Brock's life on Sunday, November 18th between 11:30am and 1:30pm. The wake will be held at the Great Salt Lake Marina. Please think of your favorite story to celebrate Brock. If you have pictures, we would love to get them so we can post them on the display board during the wake. I will probably plan on clam chowder or other food item. Pot luck dishes will be welcome. Please plan to come out and toast your favorite beverage to our good sailing friend, Brock. More details will follow shortly Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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RC Sailboat Racing
by Dave Shearer 02 Nov '12

02 Nov '12

Radio Controlled Sailboat Racing on Sunday, 2:30pm Hope to see a big crowd. 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 02 Nov '12

02 Nov '12

GSL Slip Renters, Our friend and fellow slip renter, Brock Andrus, passed away this morning in Tennessee. For those that may be interested in a wake or memorial service here at the marina, please let me know and I will try to coordinate details Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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Some Good News
by Dave Shearer 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

GSL / Antelope Island Slip Renters and Marina Users Some good news. The lake appears to have stopped dropping for the year. In fact, it seems to be coming up slightly and the currents are active. Our low was 4196.0 and we are currently bouncing between 4196.1 and 4196.2 We lost 1.2' of water from our low level of 2011. This was slightly better than expected. We lost 2.6' from our highest point this year. To put our current situation in perspective, we ended the year higher than seven of the last ten years. And everyone can still get out. I just thought I would put a little good spin on what was a very catastrophic water year. Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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