GSL Slip Renters. Jeremy Shaw (the complex manager) and I had a meeting today about the dire snowpack and what do we do if we just don't get much more snow this year. It was a good meeting and we have some plans as to where to put all the boats that may need to pull out and how to accommodate them. Again, neither he or I know any information on dredging yet and are likely not going to know anything for a few more weeks. One of the topics I discussed with him is just trying to keep the marina community together the best we can during these challenging conditions. He is fully onboard with this. So we want to invite the whole marina community out to a free day on Antelope Island on Saturday, March 21st. Parks will comp all entry fees on the island as well as host a free lunch barbecue down at the historic Fielding Garr ranch house. We chose March 21st for a few reasons. The first is that March is a great time to be down at the ranch as it will be too early in the season for the pesky no-see-ums and mosquitos. And the trees and plants will be budding. Antelope Island is quite beautiful in the spring and a wonderful place to visit. The other reason for the March 21st date is that the legislative session will be over and we should know whether money will or will not be appropriated by then for dredging. And we will also know much more about where we are with snowpack and what impact that will have with lake levels this summer and fall. Both Jeremy and I will be available to discuss all these issues with you with much more certainty. We can also discuss needs for Crane Days this spring and plans for dry storage in the marina parking lot if the need arises to pull most of the boats from the marina. I will need RSVP's for this outing so that we can plan entry passes for each vehicle as well as plan for meals. I would expect the outing to start around 11am on the island with the barbecue around noon followed by a question and answer period. Please RSVP to dshearer@gslmarinacom For those with dogs please remember that Antelope Island is a regular park with wildlife. Leash laws are strictly enforced. And also remember that even though the buffalo look so tame and cute they do not like to be petted or approached. They WILL charge. Don't pet the buffalo. Thank you. Dave Dave Shearer Harbor Master Great Salt Lake State Marina Antelope Island State Marina 801-209-9142
