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California Yacht Brokers Association

Founded in 1975, the California Yacht Brokers Association in 2025 will be celebrating 50 years of setting higher standards in our industry. 


Save The Date – Annual California Boating Congress

Join us in Sacramento on April 28-29, 2026

Annual event is THE must attend event to meet government officials who impact our industry.

The annual California Boating Congress (CBC), a one-day policy conference focused on legislative and regulatory impacts on marine, boating, waterway, and recreation industries, is scheduled for April 28-29, 2026  in Sacramento, California.  The conference is steps away from California’s State Capitol and will feature lawmakers, policymakers, and statewide elected officials who will share their views on issues facing marinas, boating, and water recreation.

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Member Benefits

CYBA Membership

Members of the California Yacht Brokers Association enjoy many benefits and privileges that make conducting business in an ever complex and evolving business environment, easier, friendlier, and more productive than ever before.
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Arbitrations

CYBA Arbitration

Buyers and sellers, hopefully, enter into CYBA purchase agreements in good faith, but later disputes may surface.  Our association was one of the first to draft a comprehensive set of listing and sale forms for our member’s use.  The sole remedy for dispute resolution in the forms is mandated arbitration. 
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