What was your first experience with HIOBS? My first Outward Bound experience was an invitational, 1 week sailing course on the coast of Maine. HIOBS founder and President Peter Willauer and VP George Armstrong had assembled a pulling boat full of administrators... READ MORE
An interview with Sarah Chesnutt – the new staffing manager at HIOBS. How did you learn about the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School? I first learned of HIOBS while looking for an Outward Bound semester course while in graduate school.... READ MORE
When and why did you decide to take an Hurricane Island Outward Bound School program? I did a fall semester “Naturalist Explorer” course in 1986. A teacher and neighbor, Lynn Koester, who was a strong advocate of HIOBS, encouraged me... READ MORE
In our monthly “Dear John” post, our lovable, curmudgeonly John McBride, Director of Fleet & Facilities, answers your burning questions. Hey John – it’s Amanda! Are you related to Santa Claus? Be honest now. You kind of have a twinkle in your eye, your hair... READ MORE
Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday. Holy Made-Up Holidays, Batman! If you’ve had the same experience I have in the past week, you’ve probably been inundated with opportunities to spend money. So it was refreshing to see an idea in... READ MORE
We know what you’re thinking – “What are the HIOBS staff members doing for Thanksgiving? What are their favorite Thanksgiving foods? I’ll go crazy if I don’t find out!” Well, here are the answers…. I actually have 3 favorite Thanksgiving foods... READ MORE
How did you learn about the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School? I was a student on the Unity College Adventure Educator’s Semester. I enjoyed the course thoroughly and bought into the philosophy behind it. I think what sealed the deal... READ MORE
When and why did you decide to take an Hurricane Island Outward Bound School program? I decided in the spring of 2008 to take an Outward Bound semester course because I wanted a challenge. What was the most unexpected thing... READ MORE
In our monthly “Dear John” post, our lovable, curmudgeonly John McBride, Director of Fleet & Facilities, answers your burning questions. Tell us about your favorite t-shirt. I STILL HAVE 3 OF THE OLD WHITE HIOBS LEGACY TEES WITH SMALL BLUE LOGO OVER THE HEART.... READ MORE
A conversation with Dave Rearick after his circumnavigation of the globe on his boat Bodacious Dream. You took a Hurricane Island Outward Bound School program years ago. Why did you decide to do that? I became aware of Outward Bound when... READ MORE