Ocean Breeze


An Official Publication

of

America’s Boating Club Hilton Head

Volume 40 Number 6 December 2025

“Innovation, Education, Community”

Website: ABCHH.org

IN THIS ISSUE...

A. Message from the Commander

B. Annual Meeting

C. Change of Watch

D. Education News

E. Adventure Cruise

F. New Members

G. Calendar of Events

Happy Holidays!


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Habits that Keep us Alive!

An Important Message From the Commander


Reflecting on a Great Year

and

A Truly Active Boating Season


Our Change of Watch ceremony this year was perfunctory as most of our officers are repeating in their roles. Nevertheless, it’s a reminder that leadership in our Squadron is a shared responsibility—one made lighter by the incredible individuals who step forward to serve.


Our club thrives because of our volunteers. We are always looking for additional members to join our committees or assist with events, cruises, and educational programs. The time commitment is minimal, and volunteering offers a fantastic opportunity to build new friendships, get more involved, and enhance your overall boating experience. Even the smallest contribution has a ripple effect that strengthens our entire Squadron.

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Education Newsletter!

Message from Rick and Jim


Link to Education Calendar


Lost Lunch 2

with Bob Newbert

Adventure Cruise


“Lost Lunch 2” dropped anchor in a different, unknown, untraveled waterway.


Will we hit bottom? Can we make it in and get back out?



Terry Tucker and Alison Connor

Andy and Susan MacDonald

Larry Schulweis

Calendar of Events

Check Out the Upcoming Events Planned

EDITORIAL STAFF


Mary Ellen Witman, Editor

obeditor@ABCHH.org


Cdr. Dave Medvedeff, Consulting Editor


The Ocean Breeze is published every other month by the America’s Boating Club® Hilton Head, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons. Articles in this publication represent the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policy of the United States Power Squadrons or the America’s Boating Club® Hilton Head.

THE BRIDGE


Commander, Dave Medvedeff AP-IN

commander@ABCHH.org

989-750-2343

Ex. Officer, Brad Loescher, AP-CN

execofficer@ABCHH.org

267-391-8551

Admin Officer, Glenn Crews

adminofficer@ABCHH.org

770-883-9356

Education Officer, Rick Sturges, AP-CN

edofficer@ABCHH.org

513-600-6182

Secretary, Russ Collins

secretary@ABCHH.org

248-770-2526

Treasurer, Kevin Thieneman

treasurer@ABCHH.org

914-409-3737

Asst. Ed. Officer, Jim Iannacchino

assted@ABCHH.org

914-393-7139

Past Commander, Craig Loomis, P

pastcommander@ABCHH.org

309-208-2104