stan_murawski__jr. Posted May 31, 2001 Share Posted May 31, 2001 Has anyone heard that Machias Seal Island is closed to visitors? I heard it was closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobatkins Posted May 31, 2001 Share Posted May 31, 2001 Try calling Captain Norton via the phone number you can find at <a href="http://www.virtualbirder.com/vbirder/onLoc/onLocDirs/DOWNEAST/bg/MSI.html">http://www.virtualbirder.com/vbirder/onLoc/onLocDirs/DOWNEAST/bg/MSI.html</a>. If anyone knows, he does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleman38aol.co Posted June 2, 2001 Share Posted June 2, 2001 Stan also check the Mainebirding website. You can send Capt Paterson from BOLD COAST CHARTERS an email to see if Machias is closed. He also goes to Machias. Hes very nice and will try to help if he can. His email is on the maine birding website.http://mainebhttp://mainebirding.net/puffin.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowan stark Posted June 2, 2001 Share Posted June 2, 2001 I spoke to Captain Norton a couple of weeks ago to book a trip in three weeks time. As of then the trip was on, but if I hear differently I'll pass it along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_seeler Posted June 11, 2001 Share Posted June 11, 2001 Hi - The Canadian Govt ( CWS) has closed the Island to visitors as it is considered Canadian Territory by Canada :-) Note that there is some dispute over ownership of the Island at least on the part of the US. I believe that the US Captain has indicated that he will ignore Canadian regulations. Depending on how the Canadian Coastguard or Canadian Wildlfe Service takes it - it could be an exciting trip if he proceeds to visit the Island as he has indicated he would on Canadian Radio (CBC). Course - all this may of been resolved by diplomacy but I suspect if he is saying he has tours - it has not. David Seeler Charlottetown PEI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowan stark Posted June 11, 2001 Share Posted June 11, 2001 I guess the border dispute isn't a new one. Anyway, I just called and talked with the Nortons today, and they've been landing everyday (including today) and there have been no trips cancelled....so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowan stark Posted June 25, 2001 Share Posted June 25, 2001 Well, just got back from Machias Seal Island yesterday. We landed without any problems. The stewards on the island were very helpful and cordial. They helped get everybody and their equipment off the tender and over the slippery rocks which were really treacherous at low tide. One of the issues the Canadian government has is over the safety of the landing area. They probably have a point. There isn't one! They just beach the boat between a gap in the rocks...no docks or handholds, you just have to hang on to a helping hand. We had really tough shooting conditions, heavy fog with 1/4 mile visibilty or less, and 4-6 foot seas. Made it seem something like a cross between Gilligan's Island and the Perfect Storm. There were however, tons of puffins, auks, and those divebombing terns. Don't forget to bring a hat if you go.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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