Location
Channel Islands Yacht Club is located at Lat 34º 09' 48.9" N; 119º 13' 35.6" W in the beautiful Channel Islands Harbor. Our address is 4100 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, CA 93035. Phone (805) 985-2492
Club Hours
Monday: Closed (5:00pm - 9:00pm during Monday Night Football)
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday: 4:00pm - 12:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Purpose
To promote all forms of boating in Ventura County, California and to aid in the provision of facilities for the use of boats within and along the coastline of said Ventura County, California;
And, to foster a closer feeling of fellowship for those using boats; to do such work and provide such facilities as is required for the construction of a building necessary for the promotion of the use of boats at any place within the County of Ventura California.
And, generally to do all things whether within or without the County of Ventura California that may aid in the promoting of interest in the boat, boating and related recreational activities.
Membership
With a authorized membership of 400 and approximately 150 boats, the club members form a diverse mixture of people from all walks of life sharing a mutual love of the sea.
History
Channel Islands Yacht Club was organized on December 8, 1959, and incorporated on January 12, 1960 as a not-for-profit 501-C6 corporation, making it the first yacht club in the Ventura County Small Craft Harbor. CIYC occupied its present location at 4100 Harbor Ave. since 1967. Club is open Wednesday evenings, Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon and whenever needed to support club and community activities.
CIYC is a good corporate citizen to the Channel Islands Harbor and Ventura County. Through out its history, its members and guests lease boat slips within the harbor, support the boat yards and chandleries, dine in the restaurants, purchase food and supplies from the local stores and purchase boats from the yacht brokers.
CIYC is a major attraction within the harbor and makes a significant contribution to its financial viability and growth. CIYC draws visitors from Seattle, Washington to Encinitas, Mexico, and members and guests from the local areas (Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties).
Leadership
The Channel Island Yacht Club, incorporated January 12, 1960, is governed by its bylaws. The Flag Officers consist of: Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore, Secretary, Treasurer, Port Captain, Fleet Captain, Fleet Surgeon, Judge Advocate, and Chaplain. All officers are regular members; the Commodores must be members of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors consists of nine (9) Directors, elected by the general membership. CIYC members comprise the club management committees.
Affiliations
Channel Islands Yacht Club is a member in good standing with the following associations: Southern California Yachting Association, Southern California Cruiser Association, Recreational Fishing Alliance of Southern California, United States Yacht Racing Union, Yacht Racing Union of Southern California, Association of Santa Barbara Channel Yacht Clubs, United Anglers of California, and the National Boating Federation.
PCYC Youth Sailing Organization: Provide funding, sponsorship and guidance to teach young people to sail in the Channel Island Harbor.
Channel Islands Marine Resource Institute (CIMRI); CIYC donates funds and volunteers; CIMRI is the only organization allowed to breed and grow out endangered the white abalone. Oxnard College uses CIMRI as its sea lab. CIMRI provides an ocean experience.
Channel Islands Maritime Museum
Supports with Docents, donations, and volunteers
Fish Grow-out Pens in Harbor
Provide management, volunteers and support to raise small fish to replenish the ocean stock; CI Harbor reports a record West Coast release of over 9,000 Sea Bass annually.
Reciprocal Privileges
Our members enjoy reciprocal privileges with over 80 yacht clubs on the West Coast from Vancouver to Cabo and Hawaii. Reciprocal privileges are also available nationwide.
