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.

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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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The Foundation of Trust: Understanding the Yacht Broker's Responsibility

The Foundation of Trust: Understanding the Yacht Broker's Responsibility

As yacht brokers, we occupy a unique position of trust in one of life's most significant transactions. Whether representing a seller bringing their vessel to market or a buyer pursuing their yachting dreams, understanding and fulfilling our professional responsibilities is the cornerstone of ethical practice and client satisfaction.

The Foundation of Trust: Understanding the Yacht Broker's Responsibility

11/25/2025

The Foundation of Trust: Understanding the Yacht Broker's Responsibility

As yacht brokers, we occupy a unique position of trust in one of life's most significant transactions. Whether representing a seller bringing their vessel to market or a buyer pursuing their yachting dreams, understanding and fulfilling our professional responsibilities is the cornerstone of ethical practice and client satisfaction.

The Mark of Excellence: Understanding the CPYB Certification

11/25/2025

The Mark of Excellence: Understanding the CPYB Certification

Since its inception in 2002, the Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) program has represented the highest standard of professional achievement in the yacht brokerage industry. Born from the vision of the Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA) and now managed by a consortium of seven leading North American yacht broker associations, the CPYB certification ensures that yacht sales professionals possess the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation necessary to serve clients with excellence.

Fall 2025: Recognition for New CPYBs

10/29/2025

Fall 2025: Recognition for New CPYBs

Join us in celebrating the new CPYBs certified this Fall.

April: Recognition for New CPYBs

04/04/2025

April: Recognition for New CPYBs

Join us in celebrating the new CPYBs certified in April 2025.

Industry Partners

ABYC

Boating United

Trawler Fest

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Partner Associations

YBAA

Boating Ontario

NWYB

CYBA

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