We recently finished a five-day sailing expedition for six new apprentices at the Apprenticeshop along with two current apprentices, Apprenticeshop staff, Hurricane staffer Sam Halowell, and Sarah Nutt. Participants sailed The Twins (two identical 28-foot lapstrake plank on frame boats designed by Nigel Irens of Scotland that are outfitted with multiple dagger boards and modern, interchangeable carbon-fiber sailing rigs) as an orientation expedition that focused on teamwork, community building, sailing, navigation, and seamanship. This orientation marked the beginning of a nine-month Core Apprenticeshop program focused on concepts of boatbuilding. The expedition started on Hurricane Island and finished at the Apprenticeshop in Rockland, Maine.
Volunteer Day #3
August 25, 2013 was our last volunteer day of the season, and our most well-attended, with over 30 extra pairs of hands on Hurricane in addition to our staff.
This team created an elaborate litter for the water tank to help them get it up the hill!
Tasks completed include:
- Hauling two 500-gallon water tanks up to the high cliffs.
- Sheathing the shed frame that protects our water storage tanks.
- Drywall mudding and sanding upstairs in the galley.
- Painting window trim around the galley.
- Tenting caterpillar removal.
It was a wonderfully successful day and tremendous fun–a great way to wrap up a fantastic volunteer season. Thank you all!
If you are interested in volunteering out on Hurricane, email info@hurricaneisland.net, or check here for our 2014 volunteer schedule
Cutting boards for the shed
August 16th Friend-raiser
We were excited to work with Chef Ladleah Dunn for a second time this summer for a farm-to-table celebration on Hurricane Island!
Ladleah puts the finishing touches on the Goat Cheese Panacotta
The Menu
West side of the Galley finally complete!
Jumping for Joy! We're DONE!
We are so excited to report that we FINALLY finished shingling the West side of the Galley!! It was a great collaborative effort-- volunteers during our June Volunteer day stripped old shingles, and since then we have been picking away at the project.
June 25th Volunteer Day, stripping old shingles
Outward Bound Service Learning
Despite heavy rain leading up to their arrival on Hurricane, this crew of Outward Bound students brought a ton of energy to the island and helped us expand our water-diversion ditch down the hill from the ice pond. Thanks for all of your help!
This motley pulling boat crew arrived on Hurricane near the tail-end of their 22 day course. The sun peaked through for just a few days of their trip
Island Institute Fellows Visit HI!
10 Island Institute Fellows brought a ton of enthusiasm and help to Hurricane yesterday for some service learning. They helped us paint out 42nd street cabin and the back of the lab. They were so efficient they used all our remaining white paint!
Hannah Tannebring, one of the fellows, painting out 42nd street.
Wilderness First Responder Course
Our Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is well underway, which means there are frequent screams from "victims" and many people that have gotten some moulage treatment and... aren't looking their best as a result. The WFR programs are always a blast, and what better wilderness to choose than Hurricane? Interested in taking part in a course similar to this? check out our programs and see when the next one is available!
WFR's learn how to properly assess and stabilize a patient when they first arrive on the scene of an accident
11th Annual Vinalhaven Race
Hurricane Island had a strong contingent of athletes at this year's 11th Annual Emergency Services Benefit Challenge. The race is a 2.8 mile run, 9 mile bike that can be completed as a team or solo. Here are the results:
Mixed 11.8 Mile Run & Bike Total Time
1. Oakley Jackson, M24 Solo Male, 46:032
2. Sam Hollowell & Carson Cornbrooks, M35 Team Male, 46:53
3. John Dietter & Addison Godine, M47 Team Male, 47:48
Come out and cheer for us next year! July 27, 2014!
Oakley wins! First place male and first place overall.