In our monthly “Dear John” post, our lovable, curmudgeonly John McBride, Director of Fleet & Facilities, answers your burning questions How was this year’s Annual General Meeting? Any logistical challenges? THE AGM IN NEWRY WAS FRIGGIN FANTASTIC. IT WAS GREAT TO CATCH UP WITH... READ MORE

Here are some scholarship letters we love from summer 2015. The best experience Due to your kind efforts, I was able to have the best experience I have ever had. I was able to meet many people and bond with... READ MORE

What is your role?  I am a wilderness Instructor for HIOBS land and sea programs. Why did you choose a career in outdoor education? I choose a career in outdoor education because I LOVE LIVING OUTSIDE, being humbled and challenge... READ MORE

What is your role at HIOBS? I work as an Assistant Instructor sailing in the Maine Sea Program. Why did you choose a career in outdoor education? This field of work is endlessly dynamic, calling upon a vast set of... READ MORE

In our monthly “Dear John” post, our lovable, curmudgeonly John McBride, Director of Fleet & Facilities, answers your burning questions. What did you do for the 4th? I TOOK MY WIFE TO BETHEL TO ENJOY THE ART FAIR WHILE I WORKED ON THE WATER... READ MORE

At 7:25am on Saturday the 25th of April, the Convoy Eliza Sue and Avelinda, with 14 HIOBS Instructors, departed their anchorage off Key Largo bound for the Bahamas. They spent the next week exploring Nassau, The Exumas, and other parts of... READ MORE

(Camden, ME, July 8, 2015) The Hurricane Island Outward Bound School (HIOBS) is partnering with The Island School to launch an expeditionary sailing program to be operated out of The Island School’s campus in Cape Eleuthera, The Bahamas. Thanks to... READ MORE

What is your role at HIOBS? My role here at HIOBS is to serve as the Head Logistics Coordinator for the land programs base that operates out of Newry, Maine.  Basically, it is my job to ensure that all of... READ MORE

What is your role at HIOBS? I am the Marketing Director which means I work on/with the website, advertising, social media, email, videos, events, etc. My time is spent not only working with the team at HIOBS in Maine, but... READ MORE

In our monthly “Dear John” post, our lovable, curmudgeonly John McBride, Director of Fleet & Facilities, answers your burning questions. What’s the most exciting thing about June in Maine? GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNING, HEAD OUT ON THE HIGHWAY – IT’S TIME TO RIDE BABY,... READ MORE