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
More information coming soon!
| Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | |
| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Welcome Networking Reception |
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| Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Registration & Breakfast |
| 9:00 am - 10:45 am | Educational Programming |
| 10:45 am - 11:00 am | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Educational Programming |
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Lunch & Museum Exploration |
| 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Educational Programming |
| 2:30 pm - 2:45 pm | Coffee Break |
| 2:45 pm - 4:45 pm | Educational Programming |
| 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Wrap-up, Reception, & Raffle Prizes |
YBAA U Registration Rates
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Registration
Type |
Early Bird
(Ends June 1) |
Regular
Registration |
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YBAA Member
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$150
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$200
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CPYB Member
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$150
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$200
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Non-Member
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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.
