The Channel Islands Yacht Club in Oxnard, California, hosted its 14th annual Disabled Veterans Sail Day, giving local veterans a chance to enjoy a day on the water.

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More than 20 skippers volunteered to take veterans out on their sailboats and motorboats in Oxnard’s Channel Islands Harbor. The event’s founder, Bill Brayton, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to honor the veterans, saying, ‘I love our vets and this is a great community outreach to put these guys out on the water because they served for our country and they deserve to be recognized.’

Army Veteran Nelson Juaneza of San Diego was among the participants and expressed his excitement about the event, stating, ‘Very thankful to have an opportunity to go and meet other fellow vets and enjoy the beautiful weather.’ The veterans were treated to steak dinners after their return, courtesy of the Channel Islands Yacht Club.

Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.