About CPYB

Yacht Sales Professionals – YSPs (brokers, dealers, salespeople) nationwide have a benchmark for measuring their skills, abilities and performance, while enhancing their marketing value. Boat sellers and buyers are in a better position to select qualified, competent sales professionals with confidence and trust. The Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) program has made this dream a reality.

What is a Certified Professional Yacht Broker?

Thanks to the joint efforts of the Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA), International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA), Northwest Yacht Brokers Association (NYBA), California Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA), Boating Ontario Dealers, Gulf Coast Yacht Brokers Association (GCYBA) and British Columbia Yacht Brokers Association (BCYBA), over 550 YSPs have earned the CPYB designation, with another 100 applicants now preparing for the exam.

Earning
Certification

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

It is now time to prepare for your CPYB Recertification.

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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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Upcoming Recertification Opportunities

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10	11	12	13 YBAA/CPYB Principal e-Seminar 3 CPYB Recertification Credits Marinas and Spills February 13, 2019 12:00-1:00PM	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21 ABYC's Bagels & Business Seminar Series 4 CPYB Recertification Credits Hornor Maritime Center, Annapolis, MD February 21, 2019 7:30-9:30AM	22	23
24	25	26	27 YBAA/CPYB e-Seminar 3 CPYB Recertification Credits Financing in an Uncertain Economic Market February 27, 2019 12:00-1:00PM	28

Wed
27
2019

February 27, 2019
12:00-1:00PM

YBAA/CPYB e-Seminar

3 CPYB Recertification Credits

Financing in an Uncertain Economic Market

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Wed
6
2019

March 6-8, 2019

Sail America Industry Conference

10 CPYB Recertification Credits

Horseshoe Bay Resort, Horseshoe Bay, TX

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The Future Of Boat Sales in 2019: 5 Trends Changing the Yachting Marketplace

The boating industry has gone through the BIGGEST transformation in the last 15 years. Due to the exponential growth and dominance of the Internet, mobile devices, social media, new technologies, combined with rising customer expectations and changing buying behavior, the rules of sales and marketing have drastically changed across all markets — and boat brokers must adapt or get left behind. 2019 will be a game changing year and here are my top 5 trends and market predictions.

12/17/2018

The Future Of Boat Sales in 2019: 5 Trends Changing the Yachting Marketplace

12/17/2018

Do I Own My Boat? How to Prevent a Buyer from Losing Title to His Boat!

Do I own my boat? A simple answer in 99% of cases. Everyone knows that once closingoccurs, title passes from the Seller to the Buyer. But what happens in those 1%?

12/17/2018

Venue Change Announced for the 2019 Sail America Industry Conference, CPYB’s Earn 10 Recertification Credits: Register for Conference Here

Sailing conference to be held March 6-8, 2019 in Horseshoe Bay, Texas.

12/17/2018

Certified Professional Yacht Brokers

Yacht Sales Professionals – YSPs (brokers, dealers, salespeople) nationwide have a benchmark for measuring their skills, abilities and performance, while enhancing their marketing value.

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