June 2021 - GSL-Marina - mailman.xmission.com

LAST PLANNED CRANE DAY
by Dave Shearer 23 Jun '21

23 Jun '21

Well, sadly, my predictions were on. So were the predictions for National Weather Service for low precip and hot temperatures. And, unfortunately, these unseasonal strong frontal winds combined with hot temperatures are doing a lot of damage to the lake levels. We are already lower than we have seen since the 1960's. And we are going to go down more in the next few months. We have the bulk of the boats out that need to come out. But there are many more that have not pulled yet. If you have a draft over 2.10 feet YOU NEED TO PULL YOUR BOATS! It is not an option to stay in with your keels in the mud. We have tentatively planned the last community crane day for July 15th. Please, if you have a draft over 2.10 feet, get your masts down NOW. Four foot draft boats are already dragging at the mast crane. If you have cradles or stands, please get them ready. Make sure you have pads and everything is in order. If you have a trailer, please get them ready. Make sure the tires are in good shape and WILL HOLD AIR. Make sure your bearings are in good shape. Make sure tongue latches work. Make sure pads go up and down freely. Again, this is not an option at this point. It is very sad we have lake levels doing what they are and are going to reach historic lows in the next month. But that is the reality. If you want to get in on this last community crane day please let me know. If you plan to pull your boats with a crane company on a later date I can give you numbers of crane companies. Thanks Dave

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SAD NEWS
by Dave Shearer 19 Jun '21

19 Jun '21

Sad news today. Longtime Great Salt Lake community member, Taylor Kipp, passed away yesterday after a short battle with lung cancer. Taylor was a fixture at the marina all the way back to the 1970's and had a ketch on E dock until the early part of this century. Even after selling his boat he would come out to the marina regularly and spend time with the other sailors. More information to follow. Dave

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Crane Day - This Thursday (and possibly Friday)
by Dave Shearer 15 Jun '21

15 Jun '21

Just a reminder that Crane Day starts at 9am SHARP this Thursday. Crane Day may stretch into Friday depending on how many boats we have. This strong winds and very hot temperatures are taking a toll on the lake level. We are now lower than we have ever been since the early 1960's. If you still have a boat in the south basin, get it out now. We were dragging four foot draft boats through the mud this weekend getting them out of the south basin. And, for those with a draft over 2.5 feet, it is time to get your boat out of the marina now. We CANNOT let boats stay in and damage the docks this summer. Also, we do not have some of the volunteer help that we have relied on during the last several crane days. PLEASE plan on getting your boat out and helping other owners do the same. Thanks Dave

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Time to Evacuate the South Basin of the Marin
by Dave Shearer 10 Jun '21

10 Jun '21

It is now time to get all the boats out of the south basin while we still can. Please email me to arrange a new slip in the north basin until we pull boats again.

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Re: Time to Evacuate the South Basin of the Marin
by Ed Clark 08 Jun '21

08 Jun '21

Dave Please give me a new slip to move to. Thanks Ed clark From: "harbormaster(a)gslmarina.com" <harbormaster(a)gslmarina.com> Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 4:32 PM To: "gsl-marina(a)mailman.xmission.com" <gsl-marina(a)mailman.xmission.com> Subject: [GSL-Marina] Time to Evacuate the South Basin of the Marin It is now time to get all the boats out of the south basin while we still can. Please email me to arrange a new slip in the north basin until we pull boats again.

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CRANE DAY UPCOMING
by Dave Shearer 08 Jun '21

08 Jun '21

It is sad to see such hot temperatures with strong winds this time of year. It makes the lake evaporate that much quicker. We are now dropping lower than we have ever had the lake since the 1960's. It is time to pull more boats. It is also time for anyone with a draft of four feet to get over to the mast crane before you can't get there anymore. Four foot drafts are now hitting by the mast crane. I have tentatively planned another crane day for the 17th of this month and possibly the 18th. Please let me know if you want to be on this crane. Otherwise you are responsible for arranging to pull your own boats. Thanks Dave

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Red Ford Bronco
by Dave Shearer 08 Jun '21

08 Jun '21

Does anyone know who owns a red ford bronco with a tan top parked in the north parking lot of the marina?

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THANK YOU
by Dave Shearer 07 Jun '21

07 Jun '21

Crane Days are big endeavors. It also takes a lot of volunteers from the marina community to make them happen. THANK YOU, to all those that took time off to help get your neighbor's boats out of the water! Dave

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Dave Taylor Memorial
by Dave Shearer 06 Jun '21

06 Jun '21

As many of you may already know Dave Taylor died last Friday, May 28. He was able to take care of himself and participate in life until the week before he died. In fact, a week before he died, he played bridge with some friends and bid and made a grand slam. He is grateful to all of you for your friendship over many years. There will be a party to celebrate his life at the Great Salt Lake Yacht Club on June 19th at 3:00 p.m. I hope all of you can come. If you have pictures of David, please bring them to the party. I know we would all like to see them. If you know people that cared about David that are not on this email list, please invite them as well.

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