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

Which course did you take? I took a 14-day backpacking and canoeing youth course that lasted from June 10 to June 23, 2014. Why did you decide to take an Outward Bound course?  I decided to take an Outward Bound... READ MORE

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