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Water to the docks
by Dave Shearer 11 Oct '18

11 Oct '18

Water to the docks will be turned off this month. We have currently scheduled that for the last weekend this month. So come out now and clean off your boats. And then PLEASE collect your hoses and take them home for the winter so they do not become tripping hazards in the snow. The pump-a-head will also be winterized at the same time. So if you have holding tanks to pump out, do that now. Thanks Dave

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Fall/Winter weather and your boats
by Dave Shearer 11 Oct '18

11 Oct '18

For those that don't check up on www.gslmarina.com<http://www.gslmarina.com> and go to the Current Water Watch report tab, here is where we stand today: Snowpack for the Great Salt Lake Drainage area = 383% Precipitation for the Water Year (starts October 1) so far is 523% to-date. We have received 2.46" of rain for October so far. The normal precipitation for October is 1.57". So we have 157% precipitation for October. And the lake level looks like it may have stopped dropping. Currents appear to be flowing again. This is all very good news. But do not get too excited yet. This is only the beginning of the water year. Is this the beginning of a trend? Or is this just a blip in a dry trend like April was. It is too early to tell. The weather pattern we just experienced is not the weather pattern that NOAA is predicting for this fall. But it is similar to what The Farmer's Almanac predicted. So to the point now. We have had a lot of rain. We are also going into our windy season. It is time to prepare your boats for wind and precip. Check or even replace your dock lines. Secure sails . . . especially furling genoas. Secure your property for the upcoming season. And prey for LOTS of snow. Thanks Dave

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Upcoming Events
by Dave Shearer 11 Oct '18

11 Oct '18

Fall is here. But that doesn't mean there isn't anything to do at the lake. Here are a few upcoming events at the Great Salt Lake. October 13, GSL State Park hosts Kite Flying event. Be here at 1pm. Great family friendly event. If the wind is good enough and the draft of your boat is shallow enough you can fly your kite from your boat on the water. October 23, GSL State Park hosts Full Moon Walk. This is a 6:30 guided tour event. Great for the whole family. October 27, Great Salt Lake Yacht Club hosts Pumpkin Patch. This is a family friendly event that includes dinner at 5pm. 6pm is the costume parade and contest. Awards for scariest, funniest, most creative. 6:45pm is trick or treating for the kids. People return to their boats and the kids come by for trick or treating. This is a great family event open to the whole community. The club does charge a $5.00 fee for non-members though. November 17, the 23rd Annual Dave's Turkey Social. Have you ever had Deep Fried Turkey? It is the best. This has become the largest event at the marina and is a great family friendly event. Last year we served 8 turkeys and nothing was left over. I provide the turkeys but do request side dishes. Some of the best food of the year. Turkey is served promptly at 4pm. The event is open to the whole community at no cost. But this is an RSVP event so I know how many turkeys to prepare. December 23, Bottom-of-the-Pit Party. This is a chili cookoff social open to the whole community. It is the longest running traditional event at Great Salt Lake Marina starting back in the 1970's. Bring your favorite chili recipe. Contest and awards for most original recipe, spiciest, and best tasting. This event starts at 11am and lasts until the chili is gone. January 1, First Sail (and we should have enough water by then to get out and enjoy a brisk and invigorating day on the lake. More information to follow.

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Reminder Wine & Cheese Social Tomorrow
by Janet Robins 28 Sep '18

28 Sep '18

Reminder ... Please join us for our upcoming socials, while we wait to see what Mother Nature will deliver for us this winter. Anyone have a plan to bring the flood waters from Hurricane Florence on the east coast to the GSL ??? :o) Wine & Cheese Social September 29, 2018 5:00 pm at the YC pavilion GSLYC providing a selection of fruit, cheese and crackers Current GSLYC Members - included with membership Non-Members - $5.00 per person Please bring an appetizer and bottle of wine to share. Pumpkin Patch October 27, 2018 5:00 pm - Dinner at the Yacht Club Pavilion The Yacht Club will provide the main dish of Sloppy Joe's - please bring a side dish or dessert to share, bring your own beverage. GSLYC members food included with membership, non members $5.00 per person 6:00 pm - Costume Parade and Contest - Scariest, Funniest, Most Creative 6:45 pm - Return to boats, trick or treating on the docks Harbormaster's Annual Turkey Social November 17, 2018 Details coming soon Hope to see everyone there ! Janet Robins The Safety Consortium 400 W. Lawndale Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84115 Phone: 801-746-2462 Fax: 801-803-6266 www.thesafetyconsortium.com

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GSLYC sign up question
by Rapid Redstone Rivers 26 Sep '18

26 Sep '18

Hi.. I have been meaning to sign up for a while.. I just had a quick question.. Is the membership fee per person or does it include my partner? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone

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Path of the Pelicans Presentation 20 Sept 18 at Westminster
by Janet Robins 17 Sep '18

17 Sep '18

Interested in GSL, pelicans, migration, birds...? Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/330120757806953/ Path of the Pelicans Did you know? American White Pelicans have been found as high as 30,000 feet during migration. Many pelicans travel far into Mexico to their wintering grounds. Eastern and western pelican populations regularly interact, they don't stay in one flyway. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) has been following the movements and behaviors of pelicans with the help of solar powered GPS backpacks since 2014. Russ Norvell, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Avian Conservation Program Coordinator will present their findings and give us more insight into the lives of American White Pelicans. Free and open to the public. September 20, 2018 Time 7:00 - 8:30 pm Gore Business School Auditorium at Westminster College (Building 4 https://www.westminstercollege.edu/about/campus-map) We will also live-stream on the Great Salt Lake Institute Facebook page Thanks! Jaimi Jaimi Butler Great Salt Lake Institute 801-832-2308 [/Users/jbutler/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.Outlook/Data/Library/Caches/Signatures/signature_1548518962]

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GSLYC Wine & Cheese Social + Upcoming Events
by Janet Robins 17 Sep '18

17 Sep '18

Well fall us here, the bugs are mostly gone, there's only a few spiders hanging on, the temperatures are cooler - and the fire didn't take out the marina! Please join us for our upcoming socials, while we wait to see what Mother Nature will deliver for us this winter. Anyone have a plan to bring the flood waters from Hurricane Florence on the east coast to the GSL ??? :o) Wine & Cheese Social September 29, 2018 5:00 pm at the YC pavilion GSLYC providing a selection of fruit, cheese and crackers Current GSLYC Members - included with membership Non-Members - $5.00 per person Please bring an appetizer and bottle of wine to share. Pumpkin Patch October 27, 2018 5:00 pm - Dinner at the Yacht Club Pavilion The Yacht Club will provide the main dish of Sloppy Joe's - please bring a side dish or dessert to share, bring your own beverage. GSLYC members food included with membership, non members $5.00 per person 6:00 pm - Costume Parade and Contest - Scariest, Funniest, Most Creative 6:45 pm - Return to boats, trick or treating on the docks Harbormaster's Annual Turkey Social November 17, 2018 Details coming soon Hope to see everyone there ! Janet Robins Commodore, GSLYC

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MARINA UPDATE
by Dave Shearer 17 Sep '18

17 Sep '18

The fire out this way was quite extensive. Rocky Mountain Power is working hard to replace power poles and restore electricity. But it will likely be a couple days before that happens. There is no electricity to the park. That means no electricity to the docks, buildings or restrooms. It also means no electricity to the front gate. We will still have the park open for the day (with no restrooms). But, because of the electrical issue, we will be closing the park at 5pm each day until electrical is restored. We prefer slip renters stay away after 5pm. But if you must come out you will need to use your dock key on the swing gate side out by Saltair. If you do come out make sure the gate is secure behind you and do not let anyone in behind you . Thanks and we will keep you posted. Dave

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FIRE UPDATE
by Dave Shearer 15 Sep '18

15 Sep '18

The front has come through and the marina is no longer in danger. The fire did not quite reach the marina so all your personal property is safe and secure (except for SEADATE which has a shredded genoa). We will open the marina tomorrow morning but there is no electricity, sewer or restrooms. The damage to infrastructure out this way is VERY extensive. It may be a week or more before we see power back to the marina. We will keep you updated as we know more. Dave

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MARINA CLOSED
by Dave Shearer 15 Sep '18

15 Sep '18

There is a large fire just south of the marina. Marina is CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. DO NOT COME OUT HERE

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