If anyone could have the Superstar Sailing Instructor title, it would be Deirdre Lacambra. After starting in 1989 and working for HIOBS throughout the ’90s, Deirdre took a 25-year break from instructing to raise a family with her husband Mark... READ MORE
Maeve started working at HIOBS as a Sea Instructor in the summer of 2022. A long-time outdoor enthusiast, she was in the market for something new and decided to try out working in the field as a sailing instructor. Maeve... READ MORE
As an outdoor educator and enthusiast, Chris Myrick wanted more than to just work in the outdoors. With a desire for more structured expeditions and professional development opportunities, he set off on a search for something new and ultimately found... READ MORE
“They say that every adventure starts with a step. A singular footfall, and you’re on your way, ready to take on the world. I disagree. I believe that an adventure begins with the decision to take one, and that this... READ MORE
Danny Wiggins first joined HIOBS in 2018 right out of college from the University of Vermont, where he led expeditions with the school’s outing club and worked as an advisor, coordinating trips for the student body, camps, and other outdoor... READ MORE
Anna Parker, or AP, is a huge part of our Land Program team in Newry. She first joined HIOBS in 2014 while still a student at Middlebury College, working logistics her first summer and returning as an assistant instructor the... READ MORE
Our entire HIOBS community is deeply saddened and disturbed by yesterday’s events in Uvalde, Texas, at Robb Elementary School. As an educational organization, we know we must do better in protecting our youth and our communities from the ravages of... READ MORE
“This experience was immensely healing. I needed it more than I knew. Sailing the Florida Keys was the perfect back drop for a week of challenging moments, introspective thought, and personal growth.” – JOHN, AGE 30 Founded by a veteran,... READ MORE
In our latest HIOBS staff spotlight, Whitney Pander, our Assistant Director of Operations for Sea Programming, reflects on the impact and importance of investing in our staff.... READ MORE
By Megan Hyson, Donor and Alumni Engagement Officer I didn’t know what to expect when I started envisioning a creative competition as a fun way for HIOBS alumni to share their Outward Bound experiences. Would people submit? Would people want... READ MORE