April 2017 - GSL-Marina - mailman.xmission.com

DREDGING UPDATE
by Dave Shearer 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

Just a quick update on dredging. The dredgers estimate they are just shy of 50% complete with dredging work. They feel they are on schedule or just ahead of being on schedule. Depths between C and D dock are approaching 10 feet deep. That is our target depth for all areas being dredged based on a lake level of 4195.5'. So we hope to see depths in the dredged areas of around 11.5' or more after spring runoff tops off late June or early July. I expect the lake will drop 1 to 1.5 feet by fall leaving us with a depth of 10' in the dredged areas. This is day 18 of the actual dredging work. They hope to be complete with all dredging work by early to mid-June. In the meeting today the dredgers talked about some of the interesting things they are finding on the bottom of the marina. Lots of carpet. And interestingly a LOT of bow lights. Crane Day is May 25. We have a VERY limited amount of slips available. So if you are even thinking of going in May 25 you better contact me quick to check on availability of slips. Otherwise you will have to wait until dredging work is complete and docks are re-assembled. Please remember that we will need EVERY boat to go back in the water within 30 days of dredging completion or make arrangements to move the boat to another storage facility. This does not include boats that were already in storage before we had to pull boats. Great Salt Lake Yacht Club is hosting their OPENING DAY ceremonies on Saturday, May 6. The dredgers will shut down for the day to accommodate all the activities. The yacht club also starts their Wednesday night series on May 10th. Please take note that the dredgers will not shut down operations on Wednesday's until 6:30pm. A full list of activities for the Yacht Club can be found at www.gslyc.org <http://www.gslyc.org> . Also remember that the Harbor Master Eardley Spit cruise will be Saturday, June 10th. Mark that on your calendar. This is always a great event. Maybe we can plan a barbecue for this year. One more note on dredging. They plan to start working on the mouth of the marina very soon. When this happens it will be necessary to close all boat traffic in and out of the marina for the few days that this work is taking place. Sundays are always a good day to go sailing as there will be no dredging work on Sundays. This is going to be a great year! Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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3 FEET!
by Dave Shearer 25 Apr '17

25 Apr '17

3 FEET! That is how much the lake has come up since December 31st! To give you some perspective we normally only come up 2 feet during the WHOLE spring runoff. Last year, during that same period of time, we came up 0.3 feet. Snowpack for the Great Salt Lake Drainage area today is 147% with the Bear River, our most important tributary, being 164% The snowpack continues to climb. Upper level snowpack hasn't started coming down yet. Direct precipitation is 163% since January 1. We have 5.6 feet of depth at the marina mouth (without dredging). And we may potentially see as much as 2 more feet of lake level rise before runoff is over. Seriously! It is time to think about getting your boats ready to go back into the lake. We only have a limited amount of slips still available on the May 25 crane day but dredging will be done late June. It is time to go sailing! Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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Water Strategy Advisory Committee
by Janet Robins 24 Apr '17

24 Apr '17

Remember the Water Strategy Advisory Team sneaky, closed door, not open for public comment meetings from last year? A lot of people who are concerned for the Bear River and the Great Salt Lake rallied last year, and got some 'limited' ability to have their comments heard. It appeared temporarily that the public outcry worked, and this year, legislation for the Bear River project was very low (probably because they got their funding last year with the passing of SB 80) - but it appears as if stuff is still going on behind closed doors that could spell disaster for the Great Salt Lake. Please read this article http://www.standard.net/Government/2017/03/01/Governor-s-water-committee-op… Janet Robins Commodore, GSLYC

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Dredging / Crane Day
by Harbormaster 21 Apr '17

21 Apr '17

There is now 5.5 feet of water in the shallowest part of the mouth. Catalina 30's are getting out on the lake. Dredging is working VERY well. They have about 8.5 feet of depth in the areas of the marina that have been dredged. And we still have a LOT of water heading our way. It is time to start getting boats back in the water. We still have some slips available pre-dredging completion. If you want to go back in on the May 25 crane please let me know ASAP so a slip can be blocked for you. Thanks Dave

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GSLYC Sailfest Cardboard Boat Races
by Janet Robins 19 Apr '17

19 Apr '17

What can YOU make out of Cardboard & Duct Tape???? The annual GSLYC cardboard boat races are Saturday June 17, 2017. It's time to start thinking about doing some dumpster diving, cardboard collecting, duct tape acquiring and letting those sparkly creative ideas manifest themselves into a boat! EVERYTHING is possible - over the years we have seen Viking ships, mermaids, kayaks, pirate ships, Hawaiian outriggers... so no boat design is off limits (but the rules and guidelines must be followed!) The cardboard boat rules and guidelines are attached to this email. [cid:image003.jpg@01D2B902.F8789190] Have fun! Janet Robins GSLYC Commodore

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Lake Level / Crane Day
by Dave Shearer 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

We hit 4195' msl today. That means we have come up 2.8 feet since our low in December. We normally only come up 2 feet for the whole year. And we still have a lot of water heading our way. There is 5.4 feet of water at the shallowest part of the mouth. Catalina 30's can get out again. It is time to get boats back in the water. The next Crane Day is May 25. Slip space is somewhat limited. If you are planning on going back in now is the time to get on the crane list. Remember that ALL boats will need to go back in or be removed from the parking lot once dredging is complete. And don't forget that the Yacht Club is hosting Opening Day and Blessing of the fleet the first Saturday of May. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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GSLYC Upcoming Events
by Janet Robins 17 Apr '17

17 Apr '17

April 22, 2017 - RACE ORIENTATION & BUOY RACE 10:00 am Race Orientation & Skippers Meeting 12:00 pm Race Start May 6, 2017 - OPENING DAY, BLESSING OF THE FLEET, BOAT PARADE & FASCINATOR HAT AWESOMENESS! 10:00 am Race Orientation 11:30 am Buoy Race Start sponsored by UINTAH BREWING CO. 3:30 pm Captains Meeting & Opening Day Prayer by Reverend Leroy Carter at the Yacht Club Pavilion NOTE - YOU MUST REQUEST YOUR BOAT BE BLESSED, all boats in the water will need to parade by K Dock, where Reverend Carter will be Blessing the Fleet. We will make accommodations to have Reverend Carter walk the parking lot and bless the boats that have not returned to the water yet (upon owners request) 4:00 pm Blessing of the Fleet to begin at the end of K Dock - Boats will come down the channel, turn around in the back bay and then pass by K Dock where Rev. Carter will perform the blessings 5:30 pm Kentucky Derby Social & Dinner - the Yacht Club will provide a traditional Southern dish of Hoppin' John (ham with rice and black eyed peas) Ladies - Wear your Kentucky Derby Fascinator Hats! Bring your own beverages and favorite Southern side dish or dessert to share Dinner included with current GSLYC membership. Non-members $5.00 per person May 7, 2017 - PURSUIT RACE 9:00 am Skipper's Meeting Pursuit Race to follow May 10, 2017 - WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACE SERIES BEGINS! 6:00 pm Skippers Meeting at the Yacht Club Pavilion 7:00 pm Race Start May 25, 2017 - CRANE DAY (tentative date) Please watch for more details from Harbormaster Dave Shearer May 27-28, 2017 - REYNOLDS CUP - 80 MILER RACE June 16-18, 2017 - SAILFEST! Save the dates, details will be coming soon! July 23, 2017 - BIG SOCIAL PLANNED! Save the date - details to come soon! The complete race schedule can be found at www.gslyc.org<http://www.gslyc.org> Stay tuned for details on the Ladies and Juniors Programs! Anyone interested in having their kids participate in the Juniors program, please email Tim Adams tadams1060(a)hotmail.com Janet Robins Commodore, GSLYC

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NEXT CRANE DAY
by Dave Shearer 14 Apr '17

14 Apr '17

I am planning (tentatively) on having the next crane day Thursday, May 25. I wanted to get that date out now so those that may be interested in going back in the water can get their boats ready. Space is limited in the water until dredging is complete though. We will have another crane day once dredging is complete. When dredging is completed and we have that crane day we will begin charging you for your slip whether the boat is in the water or not. 30 days after dredging is complete we need to have all boats back in the water (except those that had dry storage contracts before) or you will need to make arrangements to store your boat in one of the dry storage areas (space is limited) or remove your boat from the marina parking lot. We need to open the parking lot back up. Thanks Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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WINDS
by Dave Shearer 14 Apr '17

14 Apr '17

We had a wind storm blow through last night. Top gust was 82mph which was the strongest gust (barely) that we have had since 2011. It looks as if all boats made it through the wind just fine. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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GSLYC Racing Season
by Harbormaster 13 Apr '17

13 Apr '17

The Great Salt Lake Yacht Club has asked me to pass on the following message GSLYC Members and Racers, The racing schedule is now online at <http://gslyc.org/> GSLYC.ORG. Our first event is on 4/22. We will have a brief meeting followed by practice buoy racing. Race Fees for 2017 will be $100 for members and $150 for non-members. There will also be a per race fee option. Please join the club! The board has a full schedule of events planned this year. Membership remains $100 for a renewal or $150 for new members. Online Race Committee Signup If you plan to race, please click on the link below to select your race committee date. To sign up, please put your name and mobile number in the name field and then select ONE full-day buoy weekend date, or TWO Wednesday nights. Each date should only have one volunteer. Do not select a date that someone has already selected. If you choose to committee on a Wednesday night, please pick TWO Wednesdays. Fill the calendar from the earliest date forward in case the season is cut short due to lake levels. <http://doodle.com/poll/upgdz3a9x2pwc28i> http://doodle.com/poll/upgdz3a9x2pwc28i

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