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Location: Francestown, NH
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December 2002
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Seguin Island
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Thu, 12 June 2003 15:54
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After many disappointing trips to Seguin Island in recent years when we found the moorings all taken, we tried again on 6/7. Our persistence paid off as the little harbor was empty. The additional moorings were not yet in and, in fact, one of the three had broken away so they were down to two plus the two Coast Guard moorings that you can't use.
We took our dinghy ashore and were met by the new lighhouse keeper, Mike Boisen, who helped us secure it and then took us up to the light to meet his wife Marilyn. We got plenty of chat and info, toured the museum and then went up the tower and around the outside walkway at the top of the tower. What a view. When it isn't foggy, you can see the White Mountains, Monhegan Island, etc.
They're a wonderful couple and it's a great tour. We have been there in prior years, but with the repairs that have been made by the Friends of Seguin, you can do much more than walk the beautiful grounds. It's an easy cruise and great take for Casco Bay boaters and those visiting the area.
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Posts: 11
Location: summer-York Me., winter-F...
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March 2003
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Mon, 14 July 2003 08:29
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Seguin island is indeed a very nice island to visit. We went there on our grady white from south portland (that boat replaced the whaler i have mentioned elswhere in the forum, and we also have a sabre sailboat). The island is very beautiful with nice trails, great views, a nice little museum and gift shop, and climbing the lighthouse tower is the best part.
The caretakers are extremely friendly and they gave us so much info. They did their job so well it seemed as though they would talk to us all day if we stayed. They took us up in the tower and even out to two little catwalks that circled around the very top of the tower. They told us all about the tower, the house the fog horn, lots about the history, what its like to live there etc.
By the way i think that you can use the coast guard moorings. Last year when cruising the coast on our sabre we called the coast guard and asked if we could use their moorings at seguin. I'm fairly sure they said that technicly your not allowed to use them, but really you can and the coast guard wont really mind. Besides every time we go there we see people on them.
Well i hope you visit Seguin sometime, if you havn't already. It will certainly be an island you wont soon forget.
Will
s/v Airborne
m/v The Inde (short for indefatigable)
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January 2003
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Re: Seguin Island
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Sat, 23 August 2003 00:31
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Enticed by the two previous messages, we stopped at Seguin last week as we were returning from our summer cruise. The weather was perfect for this--flat sea, little wind, and excellent visibility. We picked up a guest mooring, landed on the little beach, and walked up to the lighthouse. The view is spectacular. We could easily see Pemaquid and Monhegan to the east, and some hills beyond (perhaps Camden Hills?) The caretaker told us that just the day before near sunset he was able to see Mt Washington.
One downside of stopping at Seguin on such a nice day is that it can get quite crowded. By the time we were leaving the island, all the moorings were taken (4 guest moorings and two Coast Guard moorings) and a couple of them had several boats rafted up.
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Location: York
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August 2010
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Re: Seguin Island
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Fri, 20 August 2010 18:46
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We came into Seguin harbor 8-3-2010 as evening was fast approaching - all(4) moorings occupied, so using a pointer from the Cruising Guide, asked a fellow sailor if we could raft up - no problem, and most helpful - it was rolling pretty lively in there that night.
No sooner had we gotten squared away, the other captain passed us a steaming bowl of mussels (he had dived them about an hour before) - simmered in a little wine, herbs - great stuff!
The brotherhood of the sea is still alive and well.
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Posts: 3
Location: Newburyport
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July 2003
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Re: Seguin Island
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Sun, 15 April 2012 15:54
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CG Moorings - My understanding the policy is like don't ask/don't tell. They can't technically give permission for purposes of liability. However, if one of their boats arrive to service the light, you'll likely be asked to leave. Most Coasties are good folk.
Last year, one of the two buoys were missing. Don't know if it was temporary or not.
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