How did you decide to work for the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School? I had been working in Outdoor Education in Britain for about five years, most of the opportunities there were to teach short courses, mostly based out of... READ MORE
In our monthly “Dear John” post, our lovable, curmudgeonly John McBride, Director of Fleet & Facilities, answers your burning questions. What is the most bizarre Halloween costume you’ve ever worn? I WAS ALL OVER HALLOWEEN IN COLLEGE. DURING ONE FORAY DEEP INTO THE... READ MORE
In our monthly “Dear John” post, our lovable, curmudgeonly John McBride, Director of Fleet & Facilities, answers your burning questions. Dear John, What was your favorite part of the 50th celebration? IT WAS WICKED GREAT TO HAVE CAPT. ED DIETRICH, MIKE PARENTEAU, AND... READ MORE
How did you decide to work for the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School? I came to work at HIOBS in the late 80s when I was asked to work on the Schooner Bowdoin doing HIOBS courses. I had been working... READ MORE
Our featured Alumna for September is June Conley. June spoke at our 50th Anniversary Bash at Point Lookout Resort in Lincolnville, ME on August 22, 2014. Here is what she had to say: “Everybody is born with different strengths and... READ MORE
HIOBS is celebrating our 50th year with an Anniversary Bash, a benefit dinner and art auction, on Friday, August 22 at Point Lookout Resort in Lincolnville, ME. Endorsed by renowned art critic and writer Carl Little, the auction will feature artwork... READ MORE
How did you decide to work for HIOBS? There was no question that HIOBS was a place that I wanted to work when a friend presented the opportunity to me. HIOBS was the perfect storm for all my interests professionally... READ MORE
Dear John, what do you think of the fact that HIOBS is celebrating 50 years? – George from Michigan ABSOLUTELY FRIGGIN FANTASTIC AND I’M PROUD TO HAVE BEEN A PART OF THE LAST 19. AND UNLIKE WHEN I TURNED 50, THERE... READ MORE
What have you and the folks at the boathouse been working on in the past few weeks? THE GUYS AND I HAVE BEEN RIGHT OUT STRAIGHT. CHRIS HAS BEEN SCUBA DIVING TO CLEAN & CHECK MOORINGS AND BUILDING CANOE RACKS FOR... READ MORE
How did you decide to work for HIOBS? -I’ve always loved the outdoors and in 2007 I took a semester course with HIOBS and really enjoyed the whole experience. After college a handful of my friends went on to work... READ MORE