1965:
Articles of Incorporation creating Port Arthur Yacht Club, Inc. were signed by 24 charter members on May 18.
1974:
Under the direction of Commodore Dan Murphy and through the generosity of George Lohmann, PAYC financed significant improvements to the Pleasure Island Marina.
PAYC secured a 40-year lease from the City of Port Arthur for two fingers in the marina.
1977:
PAYC sold debentures to members to construct a $100,000 clubhouse.
1996:
The “Aloha Hut” was replaced with a metal-roofed screenhouse.
2005:
Hurricane Rita hit Port Arthur and caused significant damage to the marina infrastructure.
