May 2022 - GSL-Marina - mailman.xmission.com

Harbormaster Beach Party - This SATURDAY!
by Dave Shearer 03 Jun '22

03 Jun '22

Hope you all had a great Memorial Day weekend - even if it was a bit wet and cold. Reminder of the beach party this Saturday at the Great Salt Lake Marina. The weather forecast looks awesome! PLEASE RSVP if you haven't already. Thanks Dave

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BEACH PARTY - PLEASE RSVP!
by Dave Shearer 23 May '22

23 May '22

The annual Harbormaster Beach Party is approaching very quickly. Saturday, June 4th at 11am. We have moved the party from the beach to the patio and grass area due to the no-see-ums being quite thick right now on the path down to the beach. It is sad we can't get to Eardley Spit but we will still do all the wonderful activities and games. Barbecue (we will provide the main course - side dishes welcome) Beach games on the lawn. If you have kayaks or paddle boards please bring them out and get on the water. Beach games include Volley Ball Bocce Ball Corn Hole Jango Ladders And more! PLEASE RSVP so we can get a handle on how much food we need to purchase. BYOB. See you there! Dave

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Sad Day - - - Sailing is almost over for the year at GSL
by Dave Shearer 22 May '22

22 May '22

The lake has already begun to drop and has lost 4/10ths of a foot this year. The mouth and slips are getting shallow. ALL BOATS WILL NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM GREAT SALT LAKE MARINA IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE. ALL BOATS! There is a Crane Day scheduled this Wednesday. Please let me know if you want on the list for that day and I will let the person running the crane know. It is already almost too shallow at the launch ramp for anything drawing more than 2 feet. PLEASE, if you are planning on using the launch ramp you will need to do it very soon! If you are planning on your own crane day you will also need to do that very soon too. I am so sorry to be the messenger of this horrible news. Dave

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Help Needed - Part-time employment
by Dave Shearer 05 May '22

05 May '22

Are you looking for something to do with your extra time? We are looking for help at our visitor center/gift store and entry station. This would be a paid part-time position that would also include helping with some interpretive projects and tours. If you are interested PLEASE reach out to me. Thanks Dave

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MARINA FIRE
by Dave Shearer 02 May '22

02 May '22

Many of you have seen the story this weekend about what the press has dubbed "The Marina Fire". Yes there was a large fire out here Friday night between the marina and Saltair. It burned about 100 acres of phragmites and burned all the way to the marina. But the marina and all the boats are just fine. The marina had zero damage. There was no damage to any boats. Thanks Dave

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IF YOU STILL HAVE A BOAT IN THE WATER - DON'T IGNORE THIS EMAIL
by Dave Shearer 01 May '22

01 May '22

If you still have a boat in the water at Great Salt Lake Marina, it is now time of thinking of pulling it out. The launch ramp is shallow but still useable for swing keel or retractable keel boats. For those with fixed keels you will need to use the crane. I have heard there is a planned crane day for May 25th but I need to verify that date. If you are a swing keel and are going to use the launch ramp to pull your boat you need to by no later than May 15th (I will keep you posted as the lake continues to drop) If you are planning on staying in as long as you can and planning to pull with a crane, that clock is ticking and your latest target date is looking like early June. It is not an option to keep your boat in the water this year. I will keep you posted as the lake drops. It is a sad time but we are there. Dave

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