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

Tell us about your background. I am a refugee from academia making a career in the US Air Force Reserve and the civil service. My wife Elise is an administrator with a music program at a local university. We have... READ MORE

What is your role at HIOBS? I am an Assistant Instructor in the land program.  I instruct backpacking and canoeing courses for teens/adults ages 15-21 out of our Newry Base in western Maine. How did you decide to work for... 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 St. Patrick’s Day? I WAS A GOOD MCBRIDE, WAS TIPPIN’ A PINT OF GUINNESS (OR 2) WITH ME MATES. THE MISSUS MADE REUBENS... READ MORE

In our monthly “Dear John” post, our lovable, curmudgeonly John McBride, Director of Fleet & Facilities, answers your burning questions. What’s your idea of a perfect date night? I DON’T UNDERSTAND THE QUESTION. What did you and your wife do for Valentine’s Day? Any... READ MORE