Dave Shearer
Dave Shearer, Harbormaster for the Great Salt Lake Marina
Dave is currently the Harbormaster for the Great Salt Lake Marina. He and his dog, Taz have been involved in nearly all the search-and-rescues on and around the lake for over ten years. Before becoming Harbormaster Dave managed a local boat yard sailboat brokerage for 16 years.
He has raced sailboats all over the world including South Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, the South Pacific and all over America. Dave has competed in over 20 national championships and 10 world championships since he was the age of 10.
Dave has a great love for the Great Salt Lake and has studied her history, ecology, weather and geography. He has a passion for sharing that love and knowledge to others. Dave and his dog Taz have lived at the Great Salt Lake for the last 14 years and have explored almost every bay, island and corner.
Abstract: What Effects do Low Lake Levels Have on Recreational Sailing and Search and Rescue Efforts
Great Salt Lake provides a unique recreational experience. It draws sailors, duck hunters, kayakers and scullers. About the only motorboats ever found on the lake are the parks rescue boats and the vast brine shrimp fleet. Great Salt Lake also sits under the air corridor for commercial, private and military aircraft. Due to the size and location of Great Salt Lake, it can prove to be a violent sea when she wants to be. That along with fluctuating lake levels can make for tricky and challenging situations for the recreational enthusiasts, the brine shrimp industry fleet, and, of course, the rescue boat fleet.
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