About CPYB

Yacht Sales Professionals (brokers, dealers, salespeople) have a benchmark for measuring their skills, abilities and performance, while, at the same time, enhancing their marketing value. Boat sellers and buyers are in a better position to select qualified, competent sales professionals with confidence and trust.

If you want to set yourself apart, the Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) program is for you.

 

 

Get
Certified

CPYB Certification is the mark of excellence for yacht sales professionals throughout North America.

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Earning Certification

CPYB brokers have met professional qualifications and have successfully passed a three-hour examination, testing their skills and knowledge as yacht sales professionals. If you are committed to professionalism and have what it takes, we invite you to apply.

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Renew Your
Certification

Retaining certification ensures you stay current with industry trends.

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Renew Your Certification

As you know, staying competitive and successful requires a continuing commitment to educating yourself on the latest industry information and insights. That is why the basis of CPYB Recertification requires your participation in educational activities and professional involvement that help you to remain one of the most experienced brokers in the brokerage industry.

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See How Companies Like Yours are Growing with CPYB

Upcoming Pre-Approved Events

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Wed
17
2024
April 17, 2024
2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT

CPYB Webinar: From Acceptance to Closing

Webinar Date: April 17, 2024

Zoom

Congratulations, the survey is behind you and the vessel has been accepted. What are your priorities as a broker to help get the buyer and the seller to the finish line? There can be a lot of paperwork to manage and banking details to be completed properly in a relatively short amount of time. Who is responsible for what? Join this webinar for an overview of the steps you should be aware of and the guidance you can provide to your buyer and seller. Your hosts are experienced yacht brokers with hundreds of successful transactions, and they will be the first to admit that every closing is unique, so being organized will help ensure a smooth outcome for all parties.

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Thu
16
2024
May 16, 2024
12:00PM - 2:00PM EDT

Brokers Brunch: Hosted by YBAA

Webinar Date: May 16, 2024

Zoom

TBD

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March 2024: Recognition for New CPYBs
03/31/2024

March 2024: Recognition for New CPYBs

Join us in celebrating the new CPYBs certified in March 2024.

March 2024: Recognition for New CPYBs
03/26/2024

March 2024: Recognition for New CPYBs

Join us in celebrating the new CPYBs certified in March 2024.

January 2024: Recognition for New CPYBs
01/30/2024

January 2024: Recognition for New CPYBs

Join us in celebrating the new CPYBs certified in January 2024.

Staley Weidman, CPYB named Sailboat Broker of the Year 2023 by the IYBA
01/25/2024

Staley Weidman, CPYB named Sailboat Broker of the Year 2023 by the IYBA

The Certified Professional Yacht Brokers would like to congratulate Catamaran Company CEO, Staley Weidman, on being named the Sailboat Broker of the Year 2023 by the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA).

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Industry Partners

ABYC
Boating United
Trawler Fest
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Partner Associations

YBAA
IYBA
Boating Ontario
NWYB
BCYBA
CYBA