YBAA U 2026 | Wednesday, July 15
YBAA University is an annual series of educational programs offered each summer. Attendees receive training in preparation for the CPYB exam, as well as networking opportunities and participation in business presentations, technology sessions, and panel discussions.
- Stay in touch with the issues and challenges facing the industry.
- Receive 7 recertification credits for full-day attendance.
- Enjoy your time with other awesome people!
Program Details
Up to 7 recertification credits!
Tuesday, July 14 |
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| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Welcome Networking Reception |
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Wednesday, July 15 |
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| 8:00 - 9:00 am | Registration & Breakfast |
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| 9:00 - 9:30 am | YBAA President Remarks
Current YBAA President William Bolin opens the day with remarks on the state of the association and the priorities shaping the year ahead. |
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| 9:30 - 10:45 am | Keynote: Design Panel
Three of our industry's most recognized names in brokerage, design, and building come together to explore how new build trends are reshaping the market and what today's buyers are looking for. Held steps from the Herreshoff collection, this conversation promises to be as inspiring as its setting. |
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| 10:45 - 11:00 am | Coffee Break |
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| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | State of the Industry Report
A data-driven look at where the yacht brokerage market stands and where it's heading. Industry leaders share the latest market intelligence and open the floor for discussion on the trends, challenges, and opportunities defining 2026. |
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| 12:00 - 1:30 pm | Lunch & Museum Exploration |
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| 1:30 - 2:30 pm | What Brokers Need to Know to Master a Survey
Surveys are a critical part of every transaction and a source of frequent questions for brokers. ABYC's Education Director Tim Murphy breaks down what brokers need to understand about the survey process, how to set client expectations, and how to navigate survey results with confidence. |
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| 2:30 - 2:45 pm | Coffee Break |
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| 2:45 - 4:45 pm | Legal Review: Tariffs and Record Retention
The legal landscape for yacht brokers continues to evolve. Attorney Eugene Samarin of Lochner Law Firm covers two pressing topics: the impact of tariffs on yacht transactions and best practices for record retention. |
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| 2:45 - 4:45 pm | AI Optimization panel
AI is already changing how brokers work, from listings and marketing to client communications and business operations. This panel explores practical tools and strategies brokers can put to work immediately, as well as the bigger picture of how AI is reshaping the industry. |
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| 5:00 - 6:30 pm | Wrap-up, Reception, & Raffle Prizes
Cap off the day with colleagues at the evening reception, followed by the presentation of the Dedicated Service Award and Chairman's Award, honoring the individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to YBAA and the yacht brokerage profession. |
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YBAA U Registration Rates
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Early Bird
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Regular
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YBAA
Member |
$150
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$200
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CPYB
Member |
$150
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$200
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Non-
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$200
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$250
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Cancellation Policy
Confirmed registrations must be canceled by Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to receive a refund of the amount paid, less a $25 administrative charge. No refunds shall be made after July 1, 2026. Cancellations must be received by the stated cancellation deadline and will only be accepted in writing to astimart@ybaa.org. YBAA is not responsible for refunding any canceled registrations due to weather or other travel cancellations/interruptions.
2026 Program Venue
Herreshoff Marine Museum
Bristol, RI
Founded in 1971, the Herreshoff Marine Museum is a maritime museum in Bristol, Rhode Island dedicated to the history of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, yachting, and America's Cup. Today the campus includes a large museum facility, the old family homestead, six former company buildings, and a large portion of the company's waterfront with a marina.
As a result of more than fifty years of careful acquisition, documentation, and restoration, the Museum boasts over seventy significant boats.
Step aboard restored originals to experience the finely appointed interiors and gain a sense of what it was like to cruise aboard these historic boats, or peruse the Nathanael Greene Herreshoff Model room which holds a collection of of 500 models that are works of art themselves and a testimony to the genius of Captain Nat's design process.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Partner with the Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA) to align your organization’s objectives with the advancement of industry excellence. Your support directly empowers YBAA members and Certified Professional Yacht Brokers (CPYB) by expanding access to training, education, and business-building resources.
Your sponsorship extends beyond visibility, supporting the advancement of industry standards and the long-term success of yacht brokerage professionals.
