April 2024 - GSL-Marina - mailman.xmission.com

OPENING DAY CEREMONIES - Boat Parade
by Dave Shearer 27 Apr '24

27 Apr '24

Opening Day, the official start of the 2024 sailing season is next Saturday, May 4, at Great Salt Lake State Park & Marina. This event is open to the whole marina community. Schedule of events: 10:30am - Skippers Meeting at the marina pavilion. This is the orientation for how the boat parade and blessing will proceed. 10:45am - Blessing of the Fleet - Prayer conducted by LeRoy Carter. This has been a long standing tradition and we are happy and thankful that Leroy has agreed to do this for us again. 11:am (approx.) - leave the marina for the Boat Parade 11:30am - Boat Parade back to the marina and Blessing of individual boats on the end of E dock 12:30pm - Mast Raising Party (help each other get your masts up) - held at the courtesy dock. Lawn Games Activities hosted by Great Salt Lake Row - More information to come in the next day or two. DECORATE YOUR BOATS for the parade - there will be a contest for the best decorated boat. 1st place is one month slip rent free. The Taco Stand will be set up that afternoon selling tacos, burritos and other food - courtesy of Exclusive Excursions. We hope this will be a regular vendor on weekends throughout the summer. Boat tours will also be available through Exclusive Excursions all day long. Book at www.exclusiveexcursions.net<http://www.exclusiveexcursions.net> We have water! We have boats back in the water! It is time to start having fun again and enjoy our magical lake! Hope to see you all there Dave

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CRANE DAY
by Dave Shearer 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

So apparently there is some confusion about my past emails. When I say that YOU are responsible for getting your boats in the water and getting them to the crane-in area this DOES include boats on cradles and stands except we WILL have temporary trailers for you to go on to get to the crane-in area. For those that already have boats on trailers, you WILL be responsible for getting your boat to the crane-in area For EVERYONE that owns boats, YOU are responsible for getting adequate help to get your boat in the water and to get to your designated slips. Again, if you are on a cradle or stands, we have temporary trailers to get you to the crane-in spot but YOU are still responsible for your own help and getting your boats to your slips. We do have some volunteers that will be donating their time through the day but we just don't have the volunteer base we used to have. I hope that clears up the confusion I created earlier. Dave

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SR 202 Road to Marina temporarily closed
by Dave Shearer 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

I've had some people ask me why the SR 202 bridge over Interstate 80 is closed. This is the bridge on SR 202 that goes from SR201 to the marina frontage road. It looks like the bridge has been closed to do some scheduled maintenance work. With Crane Day coming this Thursday you may want to look for alternates and plan a little extra time getting to the marina that morning. Here are my recommendations: If you are coming from the Salt Lake Valley take interstate 80 the whole way. Exit 104 (The Saltair/GSL exit) is open with no traffic restrictions. Do not take SR 201 to SR 202 as this will put you on Interstate 80 heading eastbound to the 7200 exit where you can turn back around. If coming from the Tooele Valley stay on Interstate 80 rather than taking exit 104. Head to the 7200 west exit where you can get back on Interstate 80 heading westbound to exit 104. When leaving the marina, if heading to Tooele Valley, you will be able to get right on the freeway as normal. If you are heading to the Salt Lake Valley you will want to stay on the frontage road paralleling Interstate 80 to the 7200 onramp where you can get back on Interstate 80. Dave

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CRANE DAY - ALMOST LAST NOTICE
by Dave Shearer 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

Crane day is "scheduled" for this Thursday. Hopefully you are ready to go in the water. Remember, we are going back to the original way that Crane Days were done where YOU are responsible to get your boat to the crane-in area and to your slip after that. Remember that you need tag lines on the bow and stern. Don't forget your dock lines. Parking is going to be VERY tight that day. We may have to park some cars on the road just before the entry station. Here is the CRANE LIST with those that have completed all the necessary paperwork and paid their non-refundable deposit. THIS IS NOT THE ORDER THAT THE CRANE WILL BE USING. The actual order of pics will be based on making the crane go as smoothly and efficiently as possible to help keep costs down for everyone: Wardle, Slip E-18 Grillone, Craning onto trailer Wilkinson, B-39 Green, J-40 Schoenfeld, B-35 Doll, J-18 Les, craning onto trailer McDonough, C-21 Burton, E-08 Greiner, craning onto stands Maedgen, I-26 The following list has some deficiencies that need to be corrected PRIOR to crane day but have paid deposits. Malmborg, I-21 (Need copy of current registration and proof of insurance) Merseth, I-46 (Need Boat Slip Lease, copy of current registration and proof of insurance) Bonfiglio, B-40 (Need Boat Slip Lease, copy of current registration and proof of insurance) Carlson, (Need Boat Slip Lease, copy of current registration and proof of insurance) Stradling, (Need Boat Slip Lease, copy of current registration and proof of insurance) Stilwell, C-36 (Need Boat Slip Lease, copy of current registration and proof of insurance) Oswald, (Need Boat Slip Lease, copy of current registration and proof of insurance) Cowan, C-39 (Need new Boat Slip Lease for new boat, copy of current registration and proof of insurance) Stanford, C-37 (Need copy of current registration and proof of insurance) Hansell, D-11 (Need Boat Slip Lease, copy of current registration and proof of insurance) Brickey, I-28 (Need copy of current registration and proof of insurance) I have attached the Boat Slip Lease and Autopay forms for those that still need to fill it out. Don't forget to send in a copy of your current registration and proof of insurance. This is required BY LAW BEFORE you can go in the water. Crane Day is going to be VERY BUSY so that is not the day to provide all the documentation. Please provide it prior to crane day. Thank you. Dave

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CRANE DAY
by Dave Shearer 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

CRANE DAY if fast approaching. Make sure your boats are ready. Make sure your motors work or that you have a paddle or arrange for a tow from another sailor. Make sure your Boat Slip Lease is filled out and that you have submitted a copy of your current registration and proof of insurance. Make sure you have plenty of help, tools and a tow vehicle to get your boat to the crane-in area. Be prepared to pay your crane balance the day of CRANE DAY and that you have already paid the non-refundable crane deposit. Below is the current CRANE DAY list based on those that have submitted their deposit. If you are not on the list you need to get your deposit in ASAP. Wardle, Chad (deposit paid) Malmborg, Adam (deposit paid) Bonfiglio, Jme (deposit paid) Doll, Drew (deposit paid) Stradling, Frank (deposit paid) Oswald, Dave (deposit paid) Stilwell, Austin (deposit paid) Cowan, Chris (deposit paid) Stanford, Cory (deposit paid) Les (deposit paid) Hansell, Craig (deposit paid) McDonough, Mike (deposit paid) Burton, Troy (deposit paid) Carlson, Dave (deposit paid) Merseth, Melissa (deposit paid) Thanks Dave

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PLEASE
by Dave Shearer 14 Apr '24

14 Apr '24

As an Emergency Responder, it is necessary for me to have my phone on 24/7 and not silenced. I am expected to respond to any emergency at the Great Salt Lake at any time. But this makes for unwelcome interruptions in sleep or personal time too. I have been receiving business related texts and calls anywhere from 5:15am to as late as 10pm. This makes doing this job very annoying as it interrupts personal time and even sleep. These calls have been ramping up as the season gets underway and boats go back in the water. So I am asking for a favor. I will make myself available from 9am to 5pm for business related calls and texts (barring meetings, trainings, etc.). But, please, no TEXTS or CALLS outside those hours if it is related to marina or park business. I will always respond to an emergency. If you are in trouble out on the lake please call me or call 911 and I will respond. That is my job. But Parks does not expect me to respond to business related calls out of business hours. I have pretty much been working seven days a week so I'm usually available every day of the week (barring meetings/trainings, etc.) Better yet, send me an email. You can send me an email 24/7 and I will respond as soon as I can.; emails don't wake me up. I do well with emails. Thank you, for your consideration. Dave

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WATER TO DOCKS
by Dave Shearer 14 Apr '24

14 Apr '24

The Water has been turned on to MOST of the docks and to the rowing area at the very south side of the parking lot (Great Salt Lake Row). The water is not on to D dock yet as there are some breaks we are addressing but water will be on very soon. The water to K dock is also off and will be off for some time as K dock had a very hard winter and has lots of damage. NOTE: ABSOLUTELY DO NOT USE HOSES WITH ALUMINUM FITTINGS. If a hose is found with an aluminum fitting the hose will be removed from the dock. If the fitting becomes fused to the pedestal's hose bib the slip renter will be charged for damages and repairs. Use only hoses with brass or plastic fittings. Thanks Dave

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Water to the Docs
by Dave Shearer 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

We have had a cold spring which has delayed turning the water on to the docks by a couple weeks. It is now warming up and we plan on turning the water to the docks within the next week. Thank you, for your patience. Dave

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OPENING DAY / BLESSING OF THE FLEET
by Dave Shearer 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

It has been some years since there has been an OPENING DAY celebration at the Great Salt Lake. Covid or low water have hindered being able to hold the event. So here we go OPENING DAY 2024 - Great Salt Lake State Park This event is for the whole marina community and their guests. Saturday, May 4th at the Great Salt Lake Marina. 10am Skippers Meeting at Marina Patio followed by the Blessing by our own Leroy Carter 10:30 Boat Parade - Instructions will be at the Skippers Meeting but the parade will start at navigation buoys R2 and G1 leading back into the marina. Boats will come back into the marina and pass near E dock for individual boat blessings Noon will begin Lawn Games and events held by Great Salt Lake Row (more details to follow in the next day or two) Exclusive Excursions will be offering boat tours on their pontoon boats and will also have a taco vendor out where food can be purchased. Food includes street tacos, burritos and quesadillas. 1pm through the afternoon - for those that need to raise their masts and need a little help or guidance there will be a Mast-Raising Party. Come help others or get help yourself raising your mast and rigging your boats. This event will include the rowing group and the sailors and any other group that wants to participate. Hope to see you all there

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Friends looking for boats
by Andre Shoumatoff 09 Apr '24

09 Apr '24

Hi all, Andre (and Nicole) here who bought Bry Pratt's boat. We've been out something like 7X already and will be out again tonight.. Here's a video from last thursday (night before the storm)... He wasn't filming when the bow was crashing into 4' waves and it was pushing 16+ knots --- what a riot!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNa_xVR7YDo Anyway, we have a few friends who are transplants and younger (30's) to SLC who say they are looking for boats. I'm turning into my own little Ron Rowley and helping them out... One I think will buy Marylyn's beautiful brown Ranger 26 tonight with luck assuming the boat meets her needs. For anyone else thinking of selling or trying to get rid of their boat, let me know! (( By *emailing me direct -- *or text - number below)... thank you!! _______________________ Andre Luis Shoumatoff (435) 631-0021 Cell

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