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

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