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Port Glasgow Yacht Club

, Rodney, Canada
Marina

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Located on Lake Erie's North Shore between Erieau and Port Stanley Ontario, Canada.

The Club was founded in June 1958. Port Glasgow had been a shipping port since 1818, but since then, erosion along the lakeshore had taken its toll and destroyed the original habour. After the club's first meeting the Club got to work installing docks in the twin lagoons leading into Sixteen Mile Creek and building a breakwater using stones brought from Clearville.
The club started with 12 members, including Jim Beattie who purchased the property from Gordon Havens..
November 1960, the Port Glasgow Yacht Club purchased the Port Glasgow Fishery.
Archie Simpson of Muirkirk was contracted to dig the channel and basin, which would accommodate 25 boats. The Official Opening of the harbour took place August 1961 with a ribbon cutting ceremony; presided over by Club President Allan Ross and Aldborough Old Boys President C.E. Gladstone. Allan Ross remained as President for many years, with support of C.E. Gladstone, Arrett Fulmer, Nick Scafe, Art C. Miller, Bob Kerr and others.
A dragline was set up in 1960 to pull gravel from the lake and it was sold to the former Aldborough Township.
In 1961, the Rodney Bowling Club house was moved to the lake, by Dave Steele. It was renovated for a refreshment booth and gas pumps by George Langlois. This was operated by Art and Mary Miller for about 16 years.
In 1969 “Unc’s” Park and a large portion of the hill went into the lake, leaving no access to the Club. Gordon Gow graciously allowed PYGC to use his property to build a new road to the Club.

By the 1980’s, a road of broken concrete was completed along the shoreline, spanning from Yacht Club to Memorial Park. The concrete road was built to reduce erosion along the shoreline.
The Food Booth and double boat launch ramps were built in 1990; designed by W. Babin and built by Bruce Kelly and Rick Van Vugt.
A new lighthouse was erected on the west pier in 1992 through the efforts of Bruce Swain.
In 1995 the Ontario Government sold the 32 acre Beattie Access Provincial Park, which adjoins the PGYC property, to Aldborough Township for $750. The Township and PGYC entered into an Agreement allowing PGYC to expand and manage the Marina at no cost to the Municipality.
In 1995 Gord Haven donated a swath of land, adjoining the former Beattie Access Trail, to the Municipality allowing the construction of Haven’s Lake Road.
Port Glasgow Yacht Club and Marina now consists of both the PGYC privately owned and the Municipal (the former Beattie Access Provincial Park) owned property.
Today, the marina includes 80 serviced docks, 3 launch ramps, 6 picnic shelters, washrooms and shower facilities, wheelchair access, a bridge over Sixteen Mile Creek to the beach, Food Concession, boat gas dock, marine pumpout and Bait facilities.
Port Glasgow Yacht Club volunteers many hours to Marina management, organizing & sponsoring Community and Club Social events and inter Club cruises throughout Lake Erie.
“Although it’s called a Yacht Club the Volunteer Members don’t have to own a boat, just enthusiasm for the Community, Marina and

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Its a great day to be by the lake, instead of the kids skipping stones on the water they are sliding them across the ice! The PGYC members know that the boating season will be here soon and they are always trying to always improve the marina and its operations. We are all working hard to ensure another great summer. One project this coming season is putting up a web cam so boaters can see the conditions before heading out! Please enjoy your Family Day Weekend.

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It is 7 degrees and sunny at the lake. As you can see there are two fishermen on the pier and in a boat. The lake is calm and still catching fish! Enjoy your weekend.

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The PGYC is already planning for next years season. We are looking for input to better some of our operations. Our focus is better ideas on our bait shack. Please message us via facebook and comment there for response. Thanks for another great season and hope the fishing is just as good next year!

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The picture was earlier this morning when the waves less than four feet. If you look at the Buoy data the waves are now over 7.2 ft. The lake is a sight to see when it is that rough!

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Fisherman are still limiting out in record times. Weather could not be any better and marina is still busy even on the last Tuesday of September. The hours for the booth will vary come October to when the weather is good and weekends. One side note bring the bug spray if your on the water!

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Local fisherman are still reporting record catches in deeper water. If you experienced fishing here this summer not much has changed. 70ft is the destination if you are heading on the water! Good luck and enjoy the last of the season.

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Just a reminder that the tickets to the pig roast are limited. Please contact us if you would like to reserve your tickets. The long weekend is here enjoy the last days of summer break!

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After a busy weekend playing on the water with friends, it's nice to unwind as Mother Nature paints a beautiful sunset sky over Port Glasgow. This photo was shared by a local boater. Feel free to send us pictures and comments to share with fellow boaters and beach dwellers!

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The PGYC was looking for a way to show the REEL-ly good fishing here and we think this photo sums it up. This catch was in just a little over 2hrs. Great Job!

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A set of boat keys were found on Talbot Line just east of New Glasgow they were found close to the Cemetary, and look to be from a outboard motor with a blue Hully Gully float attached. Found about the middle of July possibly from a person the had towing problems as there was a Wilsons tow truck there around that time. Message us if these keys are yours or call the club.

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We always post sunny days and sunsets. The lake is still a beautiful view even before a possible storm!

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A fisherman from out of town wanted to share a picture of his morning on the water. Just a verification of the good fishing still here at the PGYC. Thanks for sharing the photo!

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