The Sebago company was founded in 1946 by three New England natives: Daniel J. Wellehan Sr., William Beaudoin and Joseph Cordeau. The brand is named after Sebago Lake in Maine, known for its natural beauty and recreational activities. The original Sebago Docksides boat shoe, launched in 1970, now a style icon, was designed to provide excellent traction on wet boat decks, making them ideal for sailors and boating enthusiasts.