Opening Day 2001 - Metro Area Kicks Off Opening Day On Saturday, May 5, the summer boating season began in the Portland area with Opening Day ceremonies. The annual event began in 1951 and is sponsored by the Columbia River Yachting Association. Over 500 boats from 13 different clubs passed in review to delight of hundreds of onlookers. For clubs over 60 members, the best overall club was the Tyee Yacht Club and for clubs under 60 members, Willamette Yacht Club won the top award. In or out of 'em, it doesn't matter.
Nothing seems really to matter, that's the charm of it.