![]() Because we were in Maine, there were many small islands around our course area so we were all assigned our own little island for solo which was 3 days. WE: Even if it was 100 years ago, I remember everything about it really distinctly. Winn is wearing a white sweater, 2nd to the right. Instructors are close enough to see or hear the students at all times.) TM: What was solo like? (A solo is a portion of course in which each member of the crew is placed away from everyone else–in order to reflect, rest, and experience being alone in the course area. The summer between my freshman and sophomore year I spent the first part in NYC having fun and working at Bloomingdale’s and I then headed off to Maine for my 26-day course - my summer was full of contrasts, needless to say. Also, I grew up in New York, and it was fairly close geographically. WE: I liked the idea of sailing and being on the water (and maybe the fact that my parents had raved so much about it) so I chose Hurricane Island. TM: What made you choose Hurricane Island Outward Bound School out of all the other Outward Bound schools in the US? It was clear to me it was something I needed to do the following summer. They promptly offered the opportunity to their three teenagers. Winn Ellis: When I was a freshman in college, my parents did a 4-day invitational at the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School in Maine and returned home glowing from the experience. Tess Mahoney: Who first told you about Outward Bound? Winn has been a supporter of Outward Bound for many years and is now a member of the Outward Bound California Board of Directors. She chose to interview her mother–Winn Ellis, who went on a Hurricane Island Outward Bound School (HIOBS) sailing course in 1979. One of Tess’ projects was to interview someone who was impacted by going on an Outward Bound course. She assisted the Program and Development teams on many tasks during the busy season. ![]() This summer, Tess Mahoney was chosen to be one of four Outward Bound California’s Bay Area office interns. Winn, at 19, with her instructor, Buzz Tripp.
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