Open House Archives - Faulkner's Light Brigade Guilford, CT Faulkner's Island & Light House

Aug 13, 2017 by FLB

Open House 2017

Saturday, September 9, 2017 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.

THERE WILL BE NO FERRY TRANSPORTATION FROM THE MAINLAND TO FAULKNER’S ISLAND THIS YEAR.
A WATER TAXI WILL TRANSPORT PRIVATE BOATERS THAT ANCHOR WEST OF THE ISLAND FROM 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M.
TO HAIL WATER TAXI – CHARLIY MORE – CHANNEL 68
NO PRIVATE VESSELS WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE ISLAND BOAT BASIN AT ANY TIME.
KAYAKS, CANOES, DINGHIES AND OTHER SMALL VESSELS WILL BE PERMITTED TO BEACH THEIR CRAFTS JUST NORTH OF THE ISLAND BOAT BASIN FROM 10 – 4.
THIS IS A JOINT VENTURE OF THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, THE U.S. COAST GUARD, AND FAULKNERS’S LIGHT BRIGADE
SAFETY IS OUR PRIMARY CONCERN. INCLEMENT WEATHER AND/OR HIGH SEAS WILL CANCEL THE EVENT.

CANCELLATION INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED ON THE FLB WEB SITE:

www.faulknerslight.org Eric Emanuelson – 203 314-6996

Financial donations are suggested from ALL guests, this is a fundraiser for the Faulkner’s Light Brigades Mission of Restoration and Maintenance of the historic Lighthouse.

Aug 31, 2016 by FLB

Based on our recent visit to Faulkner’s Island in preparation for the Open House, we encountered a large number of black flies. They cluster on individuals and they bite. This infestation is most likely the result of the dry hot weather we have had this summer. Local sailors and fishermen are also complaining about them while on their boats. Regrettably the Faulkner’s Light Brigade Open House is cancelled for 2016, since it was felt that no one would want to be on the island with the flies. We look forward to better luck in 2017.

Jul 15, 2016 by FLB

Faulkner’s Light Brigade Open House 2016

Saturday, September 10 & Sunday, September 11^th10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

THERE WILL BE NO FERRY TRANSPORTION FROM THE MAINLAND TO FAULKNER’S ISLAND THIS YEAR DUE TO WORK COMMITMENTS ON OTHER LONG ISLAND SOUND USF&WS SUPPORTED ISLANDS. A WATER TAXI WILL TRANSPORT PRIVATE BOATERS THAT ANCHOR WEST OF THE ISLAND FROM 12:00 A.M. UNTIL 4:00 P.M.

NO PRIVATE VESSELS WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE ISLAND BOAT BASIN AT ANY TIME. Kayaks, canoes, dinghies and other small vessels will be allowed to beach their crafts just north of the island boat basin from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a joint venture of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the United States Coast Guard, and the Faulkner’s Light Brigade. Everyone’s safety is our primary concern. Inclement weather and/or high seas will cancel the event.

Cancellation information will be posted on the FLB web site: faulknerslight.org

Financial donations are suggested for all guests and will be used for the FLB’s basic mission of restoration and maintenance of the lighthouse.

Nov 13, 2015 by FLB

Faulkner’s Photo Contest

At our September open house photographer buffs were invited to tour the island, shoot pictures and enter there photos in the Annual Faulkner’s Island open house contest. The weather was very cooperative and the sunset beautiful as you can see from the winning photos. Photos were submitted to the Faulkners Light Brigade Board of Directors for selection of the winners.

This year’s winners of the Open House photo contest are:

First Place – Photo by Chris Flick

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Sep 15, 2015 by FLB

Faulkner’s Island Open House Paddle

From Rich Wells

I would like to thank you for a great visit to Faulkner’s Island yesterday. The 25 kayakers from the Connecticut Sea Kayaker’s Association (ConnYak) who paddled out and back enjoyed of visit. It was great to visit the island that so many of us enjoy paddling around. Some of our group paddled over to Goose Island and were able to see the seals. The trip back was a little bumpy, but everyone returned with smiles on their faces!

A number of the members of our group organize paddles on the weekends. Erik Baumgartner was the organizer of this paddle. You can find his contact information, a description of the paddle and pictures at the following MeetUp Group site

http://www.meetup.com/ConnYak-Connecticut-Sea-Kayakers/photos/26402275/441886152/?a=pc1_cl1