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The California Yacht Broker’s Association is thrilled to officially introduce our new Digital Correspondent, Shelby Mount! If you’ve been following the CYBA on social media lately, you’ve undoubtedly seen Shelby’s high-energy, insightful coverage. A licensed yacht broker with Yacht Coast and a proud CYBA member, Shelby represents the exciting future of our industry. Not long ago, she was a newcomer navigating the complexities of the maritime business. Today, she is using her incredible knack for storytelling and social media to take thousands of followers and industry professionals along on her journey. From Southern California to Venice Italy: Content Gone Viral… Read more: Capturing the Waves: Meet Shelby Mount, CYBA’s New Digital Correspondent

The West Coast boating community is only as strong as the professionals who guide it. For over 50 years, the California Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA) has been the gold standard for ethics, professionalism, and consumer protection on the water. This June, we are thrilled to welcome a fresh wave of talent, expertise, and passion to our ranks. From seasoned professionals achieving Master Broker status to rising stars in yacht sales and critical shoreside marine support, please join us in giving a warm welcome to the newest members of the CYBA family! ⚓ Master Broker Membership Achieving Master Broker status reflects… Read more: Charting New Courses: Welcoming CYBA’s Newest Members for June 2026

How (and Why) to Assist Your Clients with the California Boater Card Requirement As a CYBA yacht broker, your relationship with a client doesn’t end when the documents are signed and the keys are handed over. True value lies in helping them navigate the realities of ownership especially for clients moving up in vessel size, transitioning from sail to power, or purchasing their very first boat. One of the easiest ways to provide exceptional post-sale service is ensuring your buyers are legally compliant on California waters. As of January 1, 2025, California’s multi-year phase-in law is fully implemented: now, all… Read more: The Post-Closing Checklist:

Welcoming Suntex Marinas: CYBA’s Newest Gold Sponsor is Making Waves Across California The California Yacht Brokers Association is thrilled to introduce our newest Gold Sponsor — Suntex Marinas. As yacht brokers, our success relies entirely on having top tier, reliable infrastructure at which to place our clients’ vessels. To help our members get to know the team behind a marina platform with a rapidly growing footprint in our local waters, we sat down with Hampus Idsater, Director of Investments at Suntex Marinas, to discuss their operational philosophy, massive West Coast expansion, and new opportunities for collaboration with the CYBA brokerage… Read more: Welcoming Suntex Marinas:

Why ‘The Log’ Remains an Industry Standard for California Yacht Brokers. In an era dominated by hyper-speed digital feeds and fleeting social media algorithms, finding a marketing pillar with true staying power is rare. For California’s maritime community, that pillar has a name: The Log. For over 50 years, The Log has served as California’s premier boating and marine sports news source, establishing an ironclad reputation as a trusted voice on the water. Today, the California Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA) is proud to spotlight The Log not just as a foundational industry publication, but as a valued CYBA Bronze Sponsor… Read more: The Anchor of Maritime Media:

Set Sail for History: The 2027 CYBA Annual Dinner is Going to Sea! For decades, the California Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA) has anchored the maritime industry, protecting the gold standard of yacht transactions across the West Coast. But for our next landmark gathering, we are doing something that has never been done in the history of the association. We are leaving dry land behind. Save the Date: The 2027 CYBA Annual Dinner is officially heading to sea! We invite our CYBA members, and maritime affiliates to join us for an unforgettable three-day coastal cruise that blends world-class luxury with unparalleled… Read more: The Annual Dinner will be held at Sea.

Visiting with Aaron Dezell of Yacht Coast. There is nothing quite like the energy of Shelter Island. As the beating heart of San Diego’s maritime community, it represents everything vibrant about the California boating lifestyle. So, when the leadership team at the California Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA) decided to hand-deliver the grand prize from our recent statewide survey, we knew exactly where we had to go. Our destination? The brand-new Shelter Island office of Yacht Coast, to surprise Aaron Dezell, the official raffle winner drawn straight from the participants of “The California Yacht Broker Survey for 2026”. The visit wasn’t… Read more: From the Helm: Why CYBA Leadership Just Dropped Anchor at Shelter Island

The 2026 CYBA Membership Survey: Shaping the Future of the Maritime Gold Standard As the champions of the California maritime industry, our goal is to constantly protect consumer transactions and equip our professional brokers and salespeople with the data they need to thrive. Recently, we launched a first-of-its-kind digital assessment across our network. The data from  The California Yacht Broker Survey for 2026  is officially in, representing responses from top-tier industry professionals. The results reveal powerful shifts in how our coast-to-coast industry is evolving. Here is a breakdown of what we discovered and exactly what it means for your brokerage’s… Read more: The 2026 CYBA Membership Survey: Shaping the Future of the Maritime Gold Standard.