Opening Day Celebrations Kick Off Boating Season at Oxnard Yacht Clubs

OXNARD, Calif. – Yacht clubs are taking turns celebrating their opening days.

All kinds of spruced-up boats are tied up at yacht club guest docks, ready for the season.

One of them, called the Tiki Bar, was on display during the opening day ceremony at the Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club in Channel Islands Harbor on Saturday.

Jim Baskerville volunteered to be a greeter at the door before the main event.

"I joined the club 20 years ago, so we’ve come to opening day every year. It’s just a lot of fun because everyone shows up and has a good time," said Baskerville.

The longtime member joked that he likes to go on the boat that gets him closest to the bar.

Just down the way, Katrina and James Glass are preparing for Opening Day at the Channel Islands Yacht Club on Sunday.

"It’s just a big celebration to start the season and get out on the water," said Katrina Glass.

James Glass serves as Vice Commodore.

"I won’t be sailing — I’ll be fishing this year, like every year," said James Glass.

For sailors, the racing season is already underway.