Port Arthur Yacht Club

My son attended sailing camp there back in the mid-2000's and started solo sailing at 5. He also attended a few camps in the Clear Lake area taught by "Olympic Sailors." The valuable experience and the skills he learned from Mr. Vera and PAYC volunteers far exceeded what the other camps were about. He now makes his career out on the water as a US Coast Guardsmen. We are thankful for PAYC teaching him how to be safe and for sharing the love of the water with him.

What a welcoming bunch of folks. Don't be shy. If you want to learn to sail or just looking for great company and a place to hang out, don't hesitate to reach out to them. I was told that same thing years ago, but I put it off for far too long.

We came on a trip with the Port Arthur public library to the yacht club for summer reading finale, everyone there was so welcoming and generous at the yacht club and all of the kids had such an amazing time out on the boats! Thank yall again for sharing this experience with our kids! ❤️

I was going to camp down the street from the Yacht Club, when Buster the harbor master spotted me. He didn't think a woman would be safe staying there. He invited me to stay and camp at the club. I must say it was the safest I have ever felt and everyone was so very kind and helpful to me. I felt like part of the family. Thanks to Buster and the Yacht Club Family!!

Great people and awesome facilities. They have both Junior and adult sailing camp for those of us who can swim but not sail. There is a basin for learning and floating. Sabine lake offers fun sailing for all skill levels. There seem to be plenty of slips available too.