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Snag in program
by Dave Shearer 15 Nov '14

15 Nov '14

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. We had a snag in the program that automatically sends the email out with the information on file. We will try to get those emails out early next week. Sorry. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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Update information request
by Dave Shearer 15 Nov '14

15 Nov '14

GSL Slip Renters, You should be receiving an email from me today requesting you to renew your information we have on file. ONLY RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL IF THRERE IS CHANGE TO ANY INFORMATION. Do not respond to it if everything is correct. The computer automatically sends this email out and will automatically correct this information if you respond with changes. NOTE: THIS IS NOT YOUR CONTRACT RENEWAL. Contracts will be sent out after we get the updated information NOTE: We will NOT be able to renew your contract if you have a past due balance. Please make arrangements to have all balances brought current ASAP (if you have past due amounts). NOTE: ALL contracts (slip and dry storage) and ALL Credit Card Autopay forms expire DECEMBER 31st. Thank you. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-250-1898

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Sad News
by Dave Shearer 14 Nov '14

14 Nov '14

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. I have sad news of the passing of one of our own. Bob Silver, has passed away after a sudden illness. I have known Bob and his family since the mid 1970's. He was a fixture out here and is responsible for introducing so many to the sport of sailing and to Great Salt Lake itself. He was an entrepreneur who sold boats out here, ran tour boats through the 70's as well as many other ventures connected to the Great Salt Lake. In fact my first experience on the Great Salt Lake was when I was in second grade. Our class took a field trip to the lake and Bob took us all out on his tour boat. I remember riding on the upper deck and being handed a Dixie cup full of brine shrimp. Bob was always a friendly sort that loved to share his passion for the lake and the sport of sailing. He came out here frequently over the last several months just to come say hi. He loved to sneak away occasionally to McDonalds to relish in his one vice, a McCheese. Afterwards he would drop by to visit old friends at the marina. He and I would often run into each other shopping as we purchased our groceries at the same store in Stansbury Park. He was recently the recipient of the Bill Garcia Memorial Award in recognition for his contribution the sport of sailing in Utah. Bob was introduced to Great Salt Lake by his father "Long John" Silver. Bob's son, Brad (Tammy), and grandkids still sail the waters of the Great Salt Lake carrying on the legacy of the Silvers. Below is a picture and the obituary that will be appearing in the Salt Lake Tribune. Robert John Silver passed away November 12, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah at the age of 77. Bob was born on May 5, 1937 in Salt Lake City to John Clawson Silver and Eva Marie Swenson. He married Delia Jeffery in 1958 and married Cherill Fitton in 1967. Bob married Leora Washburn in 1994 and they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Jordan River Temple June 26, 1999. Bob was an enthusiastic entrepreneur. His ventures included The Treasure House, Silver Sands Beach and Marina (Sea Monster Rides/Islander Dinner Cruises), The Great American Flying Machine, and Sailors World (boat sales, sailing instruction and club). Bob and Leora served a two year mission at the Family and Church History Headquarters in Salt Lake City. Bob was a faithful member of the LDS Church and served in many callings. Bob was a legend in and around the Great Salt Lake, sharing his love of sailing. He enjoyed singing, playing the guitar and dancing. Spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren was the joy of his life. Friends and family enjoyed his sense of humor. If you asked Bob, he would tell you he was famous, funny, a great singer, excellent dancer, and very good looking. Bob is survived by his wife Leora, children Cheryl, Brad (Tammy), Christy, Becky, Scott (Kitty), Dan (Alayna), Cathy (Jeremy), Jake (Joe), Craig (Janna), 19 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, brother Jim (Linda), uncle Vernie (Shirley), brother-in-law Merrill (Sharla), and sisters-in-law Coralie (Ike), Janice (Doug) and Evelyn (Bill). He is preceded in death by his parents and son Jeff. A funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18th 12:00 at the Gordon Lane Ward, 390 Village Blvd, Stansbury Park, Utah. A viewing will be held at 10:30 am. Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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Water Watch Report FIXED
by Dave Shearer 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. Some of you have emailed me that you couldn't see the Current Water Watch Report on www.gslmarina.com <http://www.gslmarina.com> . That link is now fixed and has some new additional data on it. You can either visit www.gslmarina.com <http://www.gslmarina.com> and highlight the RESOURCE tab then click on WEATHER/WATER and then click on CURRENT WATER WATCH REPORT to view the report or just go to the following link. http://www.gslmarina.com/Resources/WeatherWater/WaterWatch201420152/tabid/22 6/Default.aspx It is a bit depressing but read down to the bottom of the report where it gives forecast information. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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Turkey Fest 2014!
by Dave Shearer 04 Nov '14

04 Nov '14

It's that time of year again! Dave's 20th Annual Turkey Fest! Can you believe it? 20 years! Saturday, November 22nd. Open to the whole marina community. Deep Fried Turkey Dinner Served at 4pm SHARP! The Turkey is free but side dishes and dessert are welcomed. PLEASE RSVP so I know how many turkeys to buy and fry Last year we served 8 turkeys and had nothing left. RSVP at dshearer(a)gslmarina.com <mailto:dshearer@gslmarina.com> or 801-209-9142 Come out and see old friends. Share a nice turkey dinner. Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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Slip Contract Renewals
by Dave Shearer 03 Nov '14

03 Nov '14

GSL Slip Renters, In the very near future we will be sending out the 2015 Slip Contract Renewal package. We will be doing this by email again just like the last two years. But this year it should be a bit easier to fill out your forms and send them back. We have been working on a new electronic form that will be easier to fill out and send back by email. REMEMBER THAT ALL SLIP CONTRACTS, DRY STORAGE CONTRACTS AND CREDIT CARD AUTOPAY FORMS EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT, DECEMBER 31ST. YOU MUST FILL OUT A NEW FORM EACH YEAR AND GET THEM TO US BY JANUARY 5TH We will be re-keying the marina and changing the gate code this year. Also, ALL SLIP RENT MUST BE PAID UP AND CURRENT. We WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RENEW any contracts where there is an outstanding balance due. Please expect renewal emails in the next few weeks. Thanks Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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Water turned off to the docks
by Dave Shearer 03 Nov '14

03 Nov '14

GSL Slip Renters, The water will be turned off to the docks this Wednesday. The pump-a-head will be winterized next Monday. Also please pick up your hoses from the docks and put any personal items from the docks onto your boats or in your dock boxes. Power cords need to be neatly wrapped around pedestals or hung up off the docks. We need to prepare for removal of snow from the docks. Anything that could be a tripping hazard needs to be removed. Thank you. Oh, it snowed out here yesterday. It has already melted but at least we are finishing up with evaporation season and should be moving into the season where the lake begins to rise again. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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Today's Storm
by Dave Shearer 01 Nov '14

01 Nov '14

GSL Slip Renters. Today's storm has seen significant winds all day. At 5pm tonight, we are still seeing gusts approaching 70mph. And we have a significant negative storm surge at this time. There is only about 3 feet at the marina mouth. Several boats are rising up out of the water with a few of them leaning over. We are likely to have a Storm Damage Report tomorrow morning yet we are not seeing significant damage. Most of the boats look ok. Even the bottoms of them look great but could use some fresh bottom paint. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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WIND WARNING - SATURDAY - GSL
by Dave Shearer 30 Oct '14

30 Oct '14

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. The models are holding together for some southerly winds tomorrow afternoon. Saturday will see another round of winds with very heavy winds (possibly Hurricane Force near the marina) by Saturday late afternoon and evening. It also looks like rain and snow will be likely. Long term forecasts for November are showing a series of rain and snow storms through the month. Welcome to the Frontal Season! Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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HIGH WIND WARNING
by Dave Shearer 29 Oct '14

29 Oct '14

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users. As usual, for a weather geek like me, I have been tracking a strong fall storm heading our way for this weekend. For the last two days the models are showing a very good chance of strong winds starting Friday and building substantially on Saturday. Right now the models are showing that we are likely to have the strongest winds of this fall Frontal Season. This is a good time to think about winterizing your boats. Get them prepared for the frontal season that is upon us. CHECK YOUR DOCK LINES - THEY DO ROT OUT OVER TIME. If the current predicted wind strength and wind direction develop we could see gusts well over 70mph in the marina itself. Toto, I don't think we are in Kansas anymore. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142

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