Why did you decide to take an Outward Bound Course? I decided to take an Outward Bound course for many different reasons. The one that stood out above the rest, however, was the fact that I was a little burnt... READ MORE

How did you decide to work for the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School? I had always dreamed about learning to sail. After five years of instructing sea kayaking and backpacking in Washington, I had the opportunity to try sailing in... READ MORE

What’s the best part about June? – Jeff S. THE ROAD THAT I PLOWED ALL WINTER FINALLY HAS STAFF WALKING ON IT AND THE FLOATS THAT SAT IN THE FIELD ALL SNOW-COVERED FINALLY HAVE BOATS TIED UP TO THEM AND... READ MORE

How did you decide to work for the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School? Outward Bound is that thing everyone has heard of, mom’s brother’s best friend’s dad did it once, but no one can tell you what it is. So... READ MORE

Stefanie Mojonnier: Advancement Manager Hometown: Most recently—Greenwood, Indiana With HIOBS from 2008 to 2009 at Wheeler Bay and since 2012 as a part of the administrative team How did you decide to work for the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School? I... READ MORE

At the age of 31, Ricki Shapiro was working at a community college in upstate New York when a colleague recommended Outward Bound to her. Ricki was intrigued. After all, she loved trying new things and it didn’t look that difficult, so... READ MORE

In our monthly “Dear John” series, John McBride, Director of Fleet and Facilities for the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School, answers your burning questions. Have a question for John? Email [email protected]. Dear John, What are you doing in your job... READ MORE

Hometown: Boulder, Colorado With HIOBS since: 2004 How did you decide to work for the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School? I took a Downeast Sailing course between high school and college and fell in love.  I was awed by Maine... READ MORE

After earning her Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from The University of Massachusetts, Christine Spear worked as a physical education instructor in Massachusetts and later in southern Maine. In Maine she discovered that the school’s physical education curriculum required components... READ MORE

In 2010, I announced to my coworkers in Chicago that I would be moving to Maine the following month. It was a decision that had been coming for a long time as I grew tired of the hustle and bustle... READ MORE