Month: August 2026
Business Development | CPYB Continuing Education The CPYB designation was designed to raise the image of the yacht brokerage profession, not just among the boating public, but within the industry itself. Earning the credential is a statement of commitment: to the body of knowledge, to the Code of Ethics, and to the professional community of…
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Technical & Operational Knowledge | CPYB Continuing Education When a buyer hires a Certified Professional Yacht Broker, they are not simply hiring a salesperson. They are engaging a professional who is expected to know boats, their design, their construction, their systems, and the long-term costs of ownership. This expectation is articulated directly in the CPYB…
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Final Call: Nominations for members interested in being considered for 2027 positions are due October 16. Submit your interest today. YBAA has been shaped for more than a century by yacht sales professionals willing to contribute their time, experience, and perspective to the industry. The association’s education, professional standards, advocacy, and CPYB credential all depend…
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Industry Education & Partner Event | The fundamentals of a successful marine business have not disappeared. But the environment around them is changing quickly. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how customers research and make decisions. Expectations for speed, communication, and service continue to rise. And marine businesses are being asked to operate more efficiently while protecting…
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