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California was the first state to require brokers and sales personnel to be licensed and bonded. CYBA goes one step further.

The California Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA) was founded January 29, 1975 as a nonprofit organization of yacht brokers and salespersons dedicated to conducting business with integrity, dignity and a high standard of professionalism. Members are a selective group sponsored by two broker members and reviewed by the membership committee. These members have joined forces to provide services to the brokerage industry, as well as protect the boating enthusiast.

CYBA Objectives

Code of Ethics
The CYBA Code of Ethics is another cornerstone of the yacht brokerage community, worldwide. It is the code of ethics that many other organizations have studied and used as their guide to formulating their own Code of Ethics. We are very proud of our Code of Ethics and require that all members abide by them.

Arbitration & Grievance Committee
The CYBA offers the finest Arbitration & Grievance process/service in the industry and serves as the model that other many organizations have patterned their arbitration process after. In a nutshell, we assist in providing fair equitable hearings in a timely manner that are impartial to all parties involved.

Standard contracts and forms
To provide a standardization of the most comprehensive set of contracts being used in the yacht brokerage industry today.

Promote continual education
Hosting an Annual Legal Seminar that features educational guest speakers so as to keep our members updated on the latest laws and trends in the industry. We are currently looking into the possibility of developing continuing educational materials and classes.

Promote close working relationship with the Department of Boating & Waterways
The DB&W feels that a close working relationship with the CYBA is so important that they have a representative attend our monthly board meetings. This is the most effective way for us to communicate with each other on critical issues that occur on a daily basis. Never before has this communication and working relationship been better.

Newsletter
To provide a monthly newsletter that keeps us well informed and in touch with each other. We welcome input and contributions from all members and associations.

Promote strong working relationships with our peer organizations
We work closely with the FYBA, NYBA, MYBA, YBAA, and now the Yacht Council. These are our highly respected peer organizations and nurturing a harmonious and symbiotic relationship with them allows our members to cooperate listings with them with greater ease.