Young Professionals Mixer at PBYC

Join us at the Pierpont Bay Yacht Club for an engaging evening of networking, socializing, and exploring all that the PBYC has to offer! This event is proudly hosted in partnership with the Ventura Chamber of Commerce as part of their Young Professionals networking series.

Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Pierpont Bay Yacht Club (PBYC), Ventura, CA

Event Highlights:

  • Complimentary small bites and appetizers.
  • Drink tickets provided to attendees.
  • Brief introduction to the Yacht Club and membership opportunities.
  • Opportunities to win exciting giveaways!

Come ready to connect with other young professionals from Ventura County, discover the benefits of becoming a PBYC member, and learn about rental opportunities for your future events!

Ages: Young professionals ages 21-40 (all Chamber members and guests welcome).

Check the event’s page for details and RSVP: https://pbyc.org/event/young-professionals-mixer-at-pbyc/

Sunday Morning Bay Ride – April 20, 9:30 – 1:00 PM

🚤 Sunday Morning Bay Ride – April 20, 9AM–1PM
Experience the TunaTan!

Got friends curious about boating? Or maybe you’re a member without a boat? Come aboard the TunaTan – a 23′ Cobia Center Console – for a fun and relaxed Sunday morning cruise!

🗓 Sunday, April 20
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Departing from Ventura Harbor
💰 Just chip in for gas – likely under $20 per person!

✅ Open to prospective members and members without a boat
🥪 Bring a few snacks or drinks to share

Space is limited, so RSVP early to secure a spot!

Let’s hit the water and enjoy a taste of the boating life with great company and smooth seas.

Weekend Escape to Santa Barbara June 6-8 2025

Ahoy, PBYC Boaters!

It’s time to kick off summer with our annual cruise up the coast to beautiful Santa Barbara! Whether you sail or motor, we’re heading out Friday, June 6th, aiming to grab guest slips at the harbor for two nights (first come, first served—call 30 minutes before arrival to check availability).

🗓 Trip Highlights:

Friday, June 6 –

  • Depart Ventura and cruise up to Santa Barbara

  • Dock and relax

  • Happy Hour on one of the boats (details to come!)

Saturday, June 7 –

  • Enjoy a leisurely day exploring town

  • Farmers Market stroll 🌿

  • Shopping, people-watching, and great food 🍷🍴

  • Optional Happy Hour (if we didn’t do it Friday)

Sunday, June 8 –

  • Morning departure back to Ventura

Let’s get more than one boat up there this year—it’s always more fun with a fleet! 🚤⛵

Interested? Let us know you’re planning to join, so we can coordinate Happy Hour and keep an ear out for fellow boats.

Also, please provide your emergency contact details here: https://forms.gle/eGS7gRcUYG4yt6P99, this will be made available to the cruise chair and the PBYC vice commodore or the delegate safety officer in case of emergencies.

Fair winds and smooth seas,
PBYC Cruise Crew, Andy Fried – Cruise Chair, Jay Dupuy – Motorfleet captain

PBYC Game Night – Friday April 18, 6:00 PM

Cribbage night is our first Friday night event for the season! Come in and get to know us. Don’t know how to play? We give lessons! Bring an interesting board if you have one. Don’t like card games! We have a cupboard full of board games to choose from. Small snacks will be provided. Bring something to share if you like. Cash, credit, debit at the door for this event, please.  $10.00 includes one drink at the full bar. RSVP is not required, but you may use the meetup link below or text the organizer (Jeff).

Mariner’s Swap Meet at Safe Harbor Ventura Isle

Join Safe Harbor Ventura Isle, PBYC and fellow mariners for a community swap meet hosted by Safe Harbor Ventura Isle on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. This event offers a great opportunity to buy, sell, or trade nautical items and connect with the boating community.​Ventura Harbor Village+1Ventura Harbor Village+1

For more details, visit: https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/mariners-swap-meet-at-safe-harbor-ventura-isle/​

April 26, 2025 General Meeting

Join Us for the Pierpont Bay Yacht Club General Meeting!

All members and their guests are warmly invited to attend our upcoming General Meeting. Join us for an evening where we discuss important club business, introduce new members, announce new chair positions, and enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by our past commodore, Andy Killian.

As always, we’ll have an engaging presentation and our exciting accumulating prize drawing—don’t miss your chance to win!

We look forward to seeing you there and enjoying another memorable evening at PBYC!

Rigging the Ship: Getting Ready for the Season Ahead

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As we steer toward Opening Day, the energy at Pierpont Bay Yacht Club has been nothing short of inspiring. The past week​s w​ere filled with preparation, camaraderie, and the kind of hands-on commitment that keeps our club afloat—both literally and figuratively

​A​ weekend​ ago, we were treated to an extended presentation by Maggie Wood, who shared her incredible journey to Costa Rica. If you missed it, you missed a gem—but don’t worry, that treasure trove of 1,100 photos and videos isn’t going anywhere. Maggie will be joining us for future general meetings, so you’ll have another chance to come aboard that adventure.

Club Scrub was a true team effort—Jeff and Michelle Cowan tackled the Galley and windows, Andy Fried took on the floor like a true deckhand, and Andy Killian and Jeff Olmstead were everywhere we needed them. Special thanks to Jeff Heath, who installed a brand-new Osmosis filtration system for our drinking water. Clean decks, clear windows, and fresh water—we’re well on our way.

​This past weekend we had a great race, see our Racing Report and we also had an opening day that was one for the books! Thanks to all for coming out and also keeping the club neat and ready!

​With Opening​ing Day ​o​n Saturday, the sails are being trimmed and the course is set. If you’re not sure of the difference between the two, come visit and find out—we promise it’ll be worth the trip.

We’re nearly ready to launch a new season. Thanks to all who continue to make this voyage possible.

Commodore Verharen at your service!