The wind models are holding together indicating that it looks like we are in for some strong winds Tuesday. September begins Frontal Weather Season, which can mean strong pre-frontal and post-frontal winds. It is time to secure your property at the marina for the fall. Please do the following: * Check/replace dock lines. Dock lines are only good for about two years at Great Salt Lake. You won't even see them rotting out before they break because they rot from the inside out. * Secure your sails. Make sure they are off the boat or are furled tightly with a halyard or line wrapped around them to secure them from unfurling. An unfurled sail can lead to shredding, dismasting, property damage or even injury. * Secure all loose objects on your boat. Do not leave something on-deck or on the dock that could become a dangerous projectile. * Clean your scuppers. Make sure they are clear of sand buildup or other debris so water can properly drain from your cockpit instead of into the cabin. Also, we have had to cut several hoses from the hose bibs on the pedestals. These hoses used aluminum connectors which fuse to the hose bibs destroying them. We have had to replace over 40 hose bibs this season with 27 of those just being in August alone. Do not use hoses with aluminum connectors. Fall is a good time to go sailing. I know some boats are trapped in the marina but the soundings we took this week look promising for most boats to still get out during the cooler fall temperatures. Thanks Dave